One year after Tunnels: Sun In The Dark made a strong impression at the box office, director Bui Thac Chuyen has announced a new historical war project titled Can ke cai chet (Close to Death).

Marking the 40th anniversary of one of the most iconic action film franchises of all time, Top Gun: Maverick will return to Vietnamese cinemas from May 13, 2026 for a limited run in IMAX, ScreenX and 4DX formats nationwide.

From May 6 to 17, the European Literature Days will unfold across Vietnam with a rich and diverse program spanning from Hanoi to Hue and Ho Chi Minh City.

Cuong Xa Pagoda in Tan Hung ward of northern Hai Phong city has been recognised as the temple with the largest system of stone walls engraved with the Buddhist swastika symbol in Asia by the Asia Book of Records.

The house of Lumban Sianipar, former Indonesian Defence Attaché in Vietnam, unfolds as a cultural journey through Vietnam, with walls adorned with mother-of-pearl inlay works, eggshell art, lacquer and oil paintings.

A large-scale cultural exhibition spotlighting the heritage and transformation of Vietnam’s highland regions will be held in Son La province from May 8–10.

Culture has long been described as the spiritual foundation of society, an internal strength, and a driver of development; yet for that idea to truly take root in everyday life, it must be translated into concrete, visible, and tangible policies.

An archival photo exhibition is being held at the Imperial Citadel of Thang Long to commemorate the 51st anniversary of the liberation of the South and national reunification (April 30, 1975–2026).

With coordinated efforts, Ho Chi Minh City is steadily shaping a modern cultural ecosystem.

The Sa Pa Summer Festival 2026 officially opened on the evening of April 29 at the centre of the Sa Pa national tourism area, the northern mountainous province of Lao Cai, contributing to local efforts to stimulate travel demand and promote tourism.

The sky over HCM City lit up in spectacular displays of fireworks launched simultaneously from eight locations across the city on April 30 night, celebrating the 51st anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification.

Standing at 1.7 meters tall and fluent in both English and Chinese, Nguyen Khue Thu has been crowned Mrs Earth Vietnam 2026, marking a defining milestone in her personal journey.

The Vietnam Reading Alliance aims to promote reading culture, raise publishing standards and build a modern industry rooted in knowledge for sustainable development.

With strong production values and a deeply humanistic message, Mother and Homeland by Ha Phuong has been selected for broadcast on Manhattan Neighborhood Network (MNN).

A single controversial line has pushed a well-intentioned music project into the spotlight, raising broader concerns about how patriotic themes are being handled in contemporary Vietnamese music.

As global audiences look east for inspiration, Vietnam must decide how it presents itself on the world stage.

A total of 103 chefs have set a national record by creating “The largest coconut sticky rice map of Vietnam.”

Politburo’s Resolution No. 80 on developing Vietnamese culture places a stronger emphasis on nurturing talent in traditional arts.

Stretching along the coastal belt of Lam Dong, centuries-old communal houses and temples worshipping the “Ong” (Whale God) stand as quiet custodians of history, embodying the distinctive cultural and spiritual life of Vietnamese coastal communities.

Pianist Kevin Kenner, winner of the 12th International Chopin Piano Competition, will perform in Vietnam next month in a chamber concert titled “In Gratitude”, alongside Vietnamese pianist Nguyen Viet Trung and a quintet of guest artists.