The growing trend of casting beauty queens and social media influencers is reshaping Vietnamese cinema, bringing both fresh opportunities and significant risks.

South Korean actor Ji Chang Wook has confirmed his attendance at the fourth Da Nang Asian Film Festival, adding star power to one of Vietnam's biggest cinematic events.

DANAFF 2026 unveils an international jury featuring leading figures from Cannes, Berlinale, Sony Pictures and Asian cinema.

The cultural values of Quoc Tu Giam – Vietnam’s first national university – will be showcased at UNESCO Headquarters in Paris and at the University of Montpellier from June 17 to 22.

The tradition of keeping the hearth fire alive reflects the Tay people's deep respect for ancestors, deities and the rhythms of daily life.

As Vietnam’s film industry expands rapidly, producers are increasingly turning to beauty queens and social media stars to attract audiences and generate buzz.

Conductor Le Phi Phi speaks about composer Hoang Van: "My father was a very simple, warm, and harmonious man. He always carried himself with humility toward everyone, even though he was a truly grand figure."

Running from June 11 to 14, the event series features exhibitions, interactive displays and public engagement activities, culminating in a gala on June 13.

The international short documentary film festival “Viet Culture in Motion” officially opened at the Saint-André des Arts cinema in Paris on June 11, opening a month-long programme of screenings and exchanges across European cities through July 5.

A new publication and art event in Hue are shedding light on the enduring symbolism of Tu Binh paintings, one of Vietnam's most distinctive folk art traditions.

HCM City's Department of Culture and Sports, together with the Vietnam Cultural Heritage Conservation Support Fund and TikTok Vietnam, met on June 9 to discuss a multi-platform campaign spreading the city’s culture, heritage, and urban cuisine.

A festival celebrating the lotus, a flower deeply woven into the history of the former imperial capital and long associated with its landscapes, royal traditions and daily life, will take place in Hue this month.

Two of Vietnam’s biggest music releases this summer have become the center of heated online debates, often for reasons unrelated to the music itself.

BIGBANG, one of South Korea’s most iconic music groups, has officially announced the destinations for its upcoming global tour, with Hanoi included among the stops.

From literature and music to painting and traditional theatre, these distinguished individuals helped shape Vietnam’s cultural identity across generations.

Designer Vu Thao Giang has brought Vietnamese artistic heritage to American audiences through a contemporary ao dai collection inspired by traditional folk paintings.

A new museum dedicated to Satsuma Yaki, a traditional Japanese ceramic art form originating in what is now Kagoshima Prefecture during and after the Edo period, has opened in Hoi An.

Following is an interview with Nhat Minh, a conductor speaking about the booming classical music scene in Hanoi, the multifaceted role of a modern conductor akin to a CEO, and his patience in nurturing a younger generation of classical music lovers.

The second competition night of the Da Nang International Fireworks Festival (DIFF) 2026, themed "Heritage," illuminated the Han River on June 6 as teams from Vietnam and France staged dazzling displays celebrating cultural and historical values.