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Da Nang Asian Film Festival 2026 unveiled with major expansion plans

DANAFF 2026 will welcome over 900 guests in Da Nang, offering film showcases, talent labs, and industry networking on a regional scale.

14-year-old pianist wins three gold medals in one school year

The 2025–2026 academic year marks a milestone for 14-year-old Phu Quy, who secured three top awards in professional-level piano competitions across Vietnam.

Singer Le Quyen defends herself amid heavy criticism about her behavior

Singer Le Quyen has stated that her behavior to protect herself is not wrong and that her speech is not “deviant” as criticized.

First-ever pho museum opens in HCM City

The first-ever pho museum opened in Ho Chi Minh City on January 15, marking a milestone in the journey of preserving the nation's culinary heritage.

“Red Rain” wins Golden Kite Award 2025

"Mua Do" (Red Rain), directed by Meritorious Artist Dang Thai Huyen and produced by the People’s Army Cinema, won the Golden Kite Award for feature film at the 2025 Golden Kite Awards ceremony held on January 15 in Hanoi.

“Viet Culture in Motion” festival unveils fresh cinematic lens on Vietnam

The international short documentary film festival “Viet Culture in Motion” made its debut in Vietnam and several countries on January 16.

Vietnam advances UNESCO nomination of Tam Chuc – Van Long Complex

An international conference was recently held in Ninh Binh to discuss the proposed boundaries and outstanding universal value criteria for the UNESCO World Heritage nomination of the Tam Chuc Pagoda Complex and the Van Long Wetland Nature Reserve.

Singer’s angry reply to fan reignites debate on artist conduct

In response to a recent backlash involving singer Le Quyen, authorities urge artists to uphold professional ethics and treat their audience with respect.

Quang Ninh gears up for landmark concert with 50,000 in attendance

The show, celebrating the 14th Party Congress and the Lunar New Year, will serve as a platform to elevate Vietnam’s cultural brand.

Vietnamese artisan crafts towering horses to welcome the Year of the Horse

To welcome the Year of the Horse (2026), artist Bui Van Quan from Bac Ninh is completing a striking set of giant horse mascots at his Happy Garden - each carrying a message of joy, love, and shared hope for the new year.

Singer criticized for scolding anti-fans and using profanity online

The incident of singer Le Quyen cursing at fans using inappropriate language has created shock waves on the Threads social media app.

Chopin Competition winner Eric Lu to perform in Hanoi

Eric Lu, winner of the prestigious Chopin International Piano Competition, is set to perform in Vietnam at the "Spring Aspirations" concert, held at Ho Guom Opera House in Hanoi.

Huong Giang to represent Vietnam at Miss Grand International All Stars

The Miss Grand International organization has officially confirmed that Huong Giang will represent Vietnam at the inaugural MGI All Stars - a new global beauty competition bringing together the world’s most influential pageant alumni.

A new national holiday to celebrate Vietnamese culture

The Politburo has unanimously decided to designate November 24 each year as "Vietnam National Culture Day," which will be observed as a paid public holiday across the country.

Vietnam Fine Arts Museum receives nearly 1,000 historic artworks

In its largest-ever transfer, the museum has acquired 979 paintings and sculptures spanning multiple generations of Vietnamese art.

Vietnam collects over 16 million USD in music royalties in 2025

The most striking growth was recorded in the performance and live entertainment segment, including events, live shows and concerts, which surged by 202% year on year.

Wooden structure at Empress Dowager Tu Du’s tomb to be dismantled

The traditional-style wooden structure erected at the tomb of Empress Dowager Tu Du, part of the Tomb of King Thieu Tri complex within the Hue Monuments Complex, a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site, needs to be dismantled shortly after March 3.

Blood Paradise wins big, leaving other Vietnamese films in the dust

Vietnamese crime drama Blood Paradise surpasses 100 billion VND in just two weeks, while Love In Vietnam, starring Kha Ngan, struggles with a dismal box office debut.

Farewell Tao Quan: A nation reels from a 23-year New Year’s ritual ending

VTV’s announcement that Tao Quan will not air on Lunar New Year’s Eve 2026 has stunned audiences. Behind the shock is a painful but inevitable truth.

Thu Ngan to represent Vietnam at Miss Intercontinental 2025

The first runner-up of Miss Grand Vietnam 2025, Thu Ngan, officially receives her sash to compete at Miss Intercontinental 2025 in Egypt.