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Huong Giang breaks silence on Miss Universe 2025 outcome

Huong Giang has spoken publicly for the first time since exiting Miss Universe 2025, revealing that sudden changes in the pageant's direction left her at odds with its new criteria.

Ho Chi Minh City to host major cultural heritage conference

Ho Chi Minh City will host a major cultural heritage conference on November 24 to define a new strategy for 2026–2030 and beyond.

A proud first for Asia: Huong Giang’s historic Miss Universe journey

She didn’t make the top 30, but Huong Giang broke boundaries as the first Asian transgender woman to compete at Miss Universe.

Vietnamese film Red Rain enters Oscar race

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has confirmed Red Rain meets the criteria for Oscar nomination in the Best International Feature category.

Huong Giang misses Top 30 but breaks barriers at Miss Universe

Despite not making the Top 30, Huong Giang made history as Asia’s first transgender contestant at Miss Universe.

Miss Mexico Fátima Bosch crowned Miss Universe 2025

Miss Universe 2025 ends with Mexico’s Fátima Bosch taking the title, ahead of runners-up from Thailand and Venezuela.

The golden moment to ignite Vietnam’s cultural industry

Vietnam is experiencing a powerful convergence of artistic excellence and strategic opportunity - offering a rare opening to build a globally competitive cultural industry.

Contemporary meets tradition at Asia-Europe music festival in Vietnam

The fourth Asia-Europe New Music Festival will dedicate a special concert night to spotlight young Vietnamese composers.

Huong Giang shines at Miss Universe 2025 swimsuit semifinals

The Miss Universe 2025 semifinals took place on the evening of November 19 in Bangkok, Thailand, featuring 122 contestants in two categories: swimsuit and evening gown.

Vietnam charts course to develop 10 core cultural industries

The priority sectors include cinema; fine arts, photography and exhibition; performing arts; software and entertainment games; advertising; handicrafts; cultural tourism; creative design; television and radio; and publishing.

Cultural heritage preservation helps ensure sustainable future

Cultural heritage is a strategic resource that helps shape the unique brand of Vietnamese tourism. This is not just an assessment but a vivid reality, reflected in the strong flow of visitors to heritage-linked destinations across the country.

Quang Ninh province to host Vietnam-Japan local cooperation forum

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in coordination with Quang Ninh province and the Japanese Embassy in Vietnam, held a press conference in Hanoi on November 19 to provide information about the upcoming Vietnam–Japan local cooperation forum.

Vietnam’s Huong Giang shines in national costume at Miss Universe 2025

Vietnamese representative Nguyen Huong Giang made a strong impression during the national costume segment of Miss Universe 2025, which took place on the afternoon of November 19 in Thailand.

Ho Chi Minh City struggles to rein in beauty pageant chaos

While fashion shows and pageants thrive in Ho Chi Minh City, authorities are grappling with increasingly deceptive violations and legal loopholes.

Hanoi to host three-night Vienna concert series this November

On the evenings of November 27, 28, and 29, the Ho Guom Theatre in Hanoi will host an extraordinary musical event: The Vienna Concert, a three-night classical music series featuring world-renowned artists from Austria.

Vietnam Fashion Week embraces diversity, talent and regional pride

More than just a playground for renowned designers, the 20th edition of Vietnam International Fashion Week (AVIFW) opened its runway to the next generation of fashion creators for the first time.

Tran Minh Phuong crowned Miss Ethnic Tourism Vietnam 2025

The 20-year-old beauty from Hanoi wins both the crown and “Best Face” award at the pageant finale in Moc Chau.

Legendary peacock dance by Yang Liping to debut in Vietnam in March 2026

The world-famous artist will take the stage at Ho Guom Theater with a dazzling four-part performance.

Vietnamese comedy-action film dominates box office with $2.2M debut

The film ‘The chase for the Dragon’s Heart’, starring Vietnamese actor Doan Quoc Dam, has ended the prolonged slump of local films at the box office.

World of modern Japanese toys on display in Hanoi

An exhibition introducing Japanese toys is being held at AEON Mall Long Bien in Hanoi.