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Box office battle: ‘Detective Kien’ outperforms ‘Face Off 8’ and Marvel’s latest

Vietnamese audiences embrace local thrillers as Hollywood and legacy franchises fall behind.

Vietnam’s first 3D animated film takes on Tom Cruise at the box office

Trang Quynh Nhi: The legend of Kim Nguu will debut on May 30, the same day as Mission: Impossible 8.

Duy Manh drops lawsuit against Mercedes, drops satirical track 'Rat Dad'

Singer Duy Manh withdraws his legal complaint over a burned Mercedes and responds with a bold, ironic song.

Y Nhi stuns with 15-spin twirl in Central Highlands costume at Miss World

Miss Vietnam Huynh Tran Y Nhi captivated the audience at the opening ceremony of Miss World 2025 with her radiant stage presence, traditional costume inspired by the Central Highlands, and a dazzling 15-spin performance.

Vietnam Festival in Japan to take place on May 31 and June 1

A press conference took place in Tokyo on May 8 to announce the upcoming Vietnam Festival, set to take place on May 31 and June 1 at Yoyogi Park in Tokyo.

Vietnam's record set for White Thai stilt houses in Muong Lay

Muong Lay township in northwestern Dien Bien province has officially set a record as the locality with the highest density of traditional stilt houses built by the White Thai ethnic minority group.

Hanoi café debuts robot baristas in futuristic customer experience

A café in Hanoi is redefining customer service with robots that brew, serve drinks, and even write calligraphy.

Hanoi funds heritage conservation to secure sustainable tourism development

Hanoi has mobilised hundreds of billions of VND for the restoration, preservation and promotion of local cultural heritage every year, transforming the treasures into engines for sustainable tourism development.

Miss Earth Vietnam 2025 breaks tradition with surprising new format

Miss Earth Vietnam 2025 revamps format with car prize, recycled fashion, and post-event contestant evaluation.

Vietnamese singer becomes first VN ambassador for Korean action film

Vietnamese singer Duy Manh takes on a surprising new role as ambassador for Korean blockbuster Yadang: The Snitch.

Vietnamese duo ranks among world’s top 30 Latin dancers in senior category

Nguyen My Trang and Pham Trung Hoa earn global acclaim with top finishes in prestigious European Dancesport tournaments.

Ancient Buddha woodblock prints reimagined for Vesak 2025 in HCM City

A 19th-century woodblock collection has been revived to celebrate Vesak 2025, drawing crowds to admire Buddhist art and tradition.

Vietnamese blockbusters lead box office, Marvel’s Thunderbolts lags far behind

Ly Hai’s action-comedy takes the lead, while Victor Vu’s thriller closes the gap in major cities.

Top works of architecture displayed in downtown Hanoi

The exhibition features a dome made from do (poonah paper), a traditional Vietnamese material, combined with recycled plastic and steel to create a space that is both soft and strong, symbolising the harmony between nature, humanity and technology.

Vietnamese artist's painting sold at 60,000 USD in London auction

The oil on canvas "Property of a Lady of Title" was the top-selling item at Sloane Street Auctions on May 2 and marked the first Vietnamese artwork ever auctioned at the house.

Twin-hull ancient boat found in Bac Ninh may date back to Ly–Tran dynasties

An ancient boat recently unearthed near the Luy Lau citadel in Thuan Thanh town, Bac Ninh province reveals sophisticated construction techniques. Experts believe it may date back to Vietnam's Ly or Tran dynasties.

Traditional games of Vietnam’s Thai ethnic group shine with cultural depth

With 1.89% of Vietnam’s population, the Thai bring unique vibrancy through their folk games.

Vietnam’s war museums thrive as youth seek real-life historical experiences

Interactive learning and social media outreach are making military museums more relevant and appealing to younger generations.

1,000 conical hats form Vietnam map at Ninh Binh cultural festival

Ninh Binh awes visitors with a Vietnam-shaped display made from over 1,000 conical hats during the Non La - Vietnam Festival 2025.

Vietnamese artist Vu Cao Dam's painting to be auctioned in London

The oil on canvas "Property of a Lady of Title" will be the first Vietnamese artwork on auction at this distinguished auction house. It was on display at a solo exhibition of Vu Cao Dam in London in 1960, hosted by the prominent Frost & Reed Gallery.