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Vietnamese box office sees unexpected leader

China’s "Lang Lang Mountain’s Little Monsters" charms its way to the top, overtaking Vietnam’s leading theatrical release.

Digitisation breathes new life into Oc Eo cultural heritage in An Giang

An Giang is fast-tracking the digitisation of Oc Eo cultural and museum activities to improve access, enrich visitor experiences, and promote the ancient civilisation to wider audiences.

Ethnic cultures to take centre stage at "Homeland Spring" celebrations in Hanoi

A vibrant series of events themed “Homeland Spring” will run from February 1 to 28 at the Vietnam National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism in Doai Phuong ward, Hanoi, ushering in the Year of the Horse in 2026.

Cultural warning: The silent invasion of ao dai knockoffs

Cheap, mass-market “ao dai” with foreign features raise urgent questions about national identity and heritage preservation.

The horse in Vietnamese art: A timeless symbol of strength and spirit

A new exhibition in Hanoi highlights how the image of the horse has galloped through generations of Vietnamese art.

US composer loses lawsuit against Vietnamese pop star Noo Phuoc Thinh

Vietnamese pop singer Noo Phuoc Thinh has won a legal battle against American composer Zack Hemsey, who accused the singer of violating intellectual property rights by using his music in a music video.

Photo exhibition honors Party Congress and New Year with 100 radiant images

100 powerful images on display in Hanoi reflect the spirit of Tet, national pride, and cultural richness under the Party’s leadership.

Light concert ushers in New Year with music, light and heritage

An art programme blending music, light, technology and heritage will usher in the New Year 2026 in Hanoi, announced Nhan Dan (People) newspaper, in coordination with the Hanoi People’s Committee at a ceremony on January 27.

Vietnamese-Belgian documentary to be screened in Brussels

A documentary co-produced by Vietnam and Belgium titled "Hair, Paper, Water" is set to be screened at the “En ville !” documentary film festival in Brussels on the evening of January 30.

Two golden imperial seals return to the spotlight in Hanoi

Two rare golden seals from Vietnam’s Nguyen dynasty are now on public display, offering a glimpse into the nation’s imperial past.

Cultural industries emerge as new growth driver

The 2021–2025 period marked a turning point for Vietnam’s cultural industries as film, music, cultural tourism and video games surged into a new era of scale and sophistication, delivering billions of US dollars in revenue.

Keeping traditions alive: The unique village Tet of the Dao Thanh Phan

In Quang Ninh’s Deo Doc village, the Dao Thanh Phan people honor an early New Year with quiet rituals and deep community bonds.

Legendary dancer Yang Liping brings ‘Peacock’ to Vietnam with emotional flair

At a press conference in Hanoi introducing her upcoming tour, legendary Chinese dancer Yang Liping offered an impromptu demonstration of her iconic "Peacock" moves, captivating the Vietnamese audience with her refined grace and presence.

Reality-inspired film with Tran Thanh takes top spot after debut

The new film Running Man Vietnam Season 3: The Puppet of Freedom, starring Tran Thanh, Ninh Duong Lan Ngoc, Lien Binh Phat, Anh Tu Atus, Quang Trung, and Quang Tuan, has quickly taken the crown at the Vietnamese box office.

A stilt house for a bronze pot: One man’s quest to protect tradition

Driven by a deep love for heritage, a man in Thanh Hoa exchanged his family’s stilt house to preserve a rare cultural artifact.

Thang Long Imperial Citadel to evoke Hanoi’s timeless Tet

Sprawling across more than 7,000 sq.m, the event grounds will be artfully transformed into a living tableau of classic Tet scenes drawn from Hanoi and other regions.

Nguyen Hue Flower Street debuts day-and-night design for Tet 2026

For the first time in its 23-year history, Nguyen Hue Flower Street in Ho Chi Minh City will offer a dual visual experience, transforming between day and night during the 2026 Lunar New Year festival.

Reverse painting with fingers: Vietnamese artist earns world acclaim

Once a wandering artist across Vietnam's Mekong Delta, Doan Viet Tien has turned his unique glass painting method into a world-record legacy.

In Hanoi, horse-themed lacquer art sells for up to $12,000 ahead of Tet

With the Lunar New Year just a month away, dozens of horse-themed lacquer artworks by artisan Nguyen Tan Phat - some priced at several thousand dollars - are being snapped up by collectors for Tet displays and interior decoration.

Vietnam’s cultural diplomacy: Soft power at its strategic best

Cultural diplomacy has helped Vietnam boost its international reputation while advancing its long-term national goals with global resonance.