The Photographic Society of America (PSA) Photo Gathering 2026 and the PSA-PG 2026 International Photo Exhibition officially opened at the Thung Nham ecotourism zone in Vietnam's northern province of Ninh Binh on April 24.

A VN-Republic of Korea co-production film about Grand Lord Tran Hung Dao was unveiled in Seoul on April 23, launching full-scale production preparations with a hefty projected budget of around 30 billion KRW (20.3 million USD).

Both professional and amateur filmmakers are encouraged to submit entries to the second Ho Chi Minh City Short Film Festival, which will be held in June.

Two photo exhibitions opened on April 23 in Ho Chi Minh City, featuring the people and landscape of Vietnam and development achievements of the southern metropolis.

The fourth Vietnam Banh Mi Festival 2026 opened to visitors on April 23 at Le Van Tam Park in Ho Chi Minh City, drawing food lovers and tourists alike.

The 6th Cham Ethnic Culture Festival will be held from June 26–28 in Khanh Hoa, bringing together delegations from seven localities with significant Cham populations, namely Khanh Hoa, Gia Lai, Lam Dong, Tay Ninh, An Giang, Dak Lak and HCM City.

Heritage can only become a true “living asset” when it generates economic value while being properly preserved.

After more than three decades with FIAP, Vietnam’s photography community continues to grow in stature and influence worldwide.

An exchange exhibition on art connecting the Maritime Silk Road opened at the China Cultural Centre in Hanoi on April 22.

During construction work along the Van River in Ninh Binh, authorities have uncovered three large ancient wooden stakes believed to be part of a defensive formation dating back to the Tran Dynasty.

The four-day festival, running through April 25, commemorates the historic victories on the Bach Dang River in 938, 981 and 1288 – landmark battles that symbolise Vietnam’s resilience and military ingenuity.

An international art exhibition themed “Flow of Culture” opened at the Hung Vuong University in Phu Tho on April 22, bringing together artists from Vietnam and the Republic of Korea (RoK) in a vibrant showcase of cultural exchange.

A special exhibition titled “156 Portraits of Lenin – From the Collection of the V.I. Lenin Memorial in Ulyanovsk” opened at the Ho Chi Minh Museum in Hanoi on April 22.​

The Vietnam–France Comprehensive Strategic Partnership is reflected not only in diplomatic, economic and cultural cooperation, but also in the fine friendship between the people of the two countries.

A Vietnamese short film has secured a place in the official competition at the Cannes Film Festival 2026, marking a notable milestone for the country’s emerging filmmakers.

A programme marking Vietnam Book and Reading Culture Day 2026 opened in Hanoi on April 21 under the theme “Connecting Knowledge with Policymaking,” promoting the use of academic resources to support governance and national development.

A week-long series of cultural activities is set to enliven the Book Street in Hanoi from April 21 to 27, as the capital celebrates VN Book and Reading Culture Day 2026 with author exchanges, book launches, and reader-focused promotions.

Participating teams, each comprising three to four members, are tasked with photographing as many wild bird species as possible within the official competition period.

The illustrated book 100 Proud Facts about Vietnam offers young readers an engaging gateway into the nation’s rich heritage, presenting its history, culture and achievements through a modern, accessible and visually appealing format.

Nearly 100 artists from the Bolshoi Theatre of Belarus will perform at the Ho Guom Opera in the capital city of Hanoi on May 7 and 8 nights.