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Vietnam to host large-scale Korea Season 2026 cultural exchange

A vibrant lineup of Korean cultural programs is set to take place in Vietnam throughout 2026 under the Korea Season initiative led by South Korea’s Ministry of Culture.

EU-backed art exhibition in Hanoi transforms breath into energy and light

By combining light sculpture, physical movement and an immersive sound system, artists have created a “living sun” that operates entirely through human presence and breath.

Hanoi circus, school turn Hoan Kiem Lake into open-air stage

A community art show, co-hosted by the Hanoi Circus and Variety Arts Theatre and Nguyen Dinh Chieu secondary school, drew crowds to Octagon House near Hoan Kiem Lake on May 24 evening.

Le Ba Dang Foundation honors bold new generation of Vietnamese artists

The Le Ba Dang Foundation has relaunched its prestigious creative awards, honoring young artists and scholars inspired by the late painter’s legacy.

Vietnamese showbiz needs a serious cultural reset

A series of celebrity scandals has reignited debate over ethics, responsibility and accountability in Vietnamese showbiz.

Four national heritage treasures preserve Thai culture in Nghe An

As modern life changes rural communities, efforts to preserve Thai cultural heritage are becoming increasingly urgent.

Thu Thao and Han Viet crowned Miss and Mister Tourism Vietnam 2026

The final night of Miss and Mister Tourism Vietnam 2026 ended with emotional crowning moments for Nguyen Thu Thao and Nguyen Han Viet.

Planning of Hanoi craft villages to create green, livable spaces

Hanoi is speeding up plans to transform craft villages into modern “streets in villages” to boost economic growth, preserve cultural heritage and improve living conditions.

Special exhibition opens at Hanoi’s $88 million museum

A striking bamboo architecture exhibition has transformed the outdoor space of Hanoi Museum into a large-scale public art venue.

Doraemon’s latest film dominates Vietnamese cinemas after release

Vietnamese audiences are flocking to cinemas as the 45th Doraemon film quickly climbs past VND60 billion in revenue.

Indian Cultural Space inaugurated to deepen Vietnam-India cultural exchanges

An Indian Cultural Space was inaugurated at the Lam Dong Provincial Library on May 22, marking a meaningful step in cultural diplomacy and contributing to stronger friendship and cooperation between Vietnam and India.

Contemporary ballet to open Korea season 2026 in Vietnam

The contemporary ballet GAT will be staged at the Ho Guom Opera House in Hanoi on May 27, marking the official opening of Korea Season 2026 in Vietnam with a production that blends traditional Korean aesthetics and modern choreography.

22nd Hoi An - Japan Cultural Exchange 2026 opens

The 22nd Hoi An - Japan Cultural Exchange 2026 kicked off in the central city of Da Nang on May 22 evening.

Vietnamese movie earns Best Director Award at Asian Art Film Festival

Vietnamese motion picture Quan Ky Nam (Ky Nam Inn), directed by Leon Le, has won the Best Director Award at the Asian Art Film Festival (AAFF) 2026, marking a notable milestone for Vietnam’s growing presence on the regional and global cinema stage.

Lifetime achievement award honors late animator Ngo Manh Lan

The Grand Prize for Lifetime Achievement - De Men Knight - has been awarded to late Associate Professor, Doctor, artist, director and People’s Artist Ngo Manh Lan in recognition of his lifelong contributions to Vietnamese children’s arts.

Huong Giang wins fan-voted award at MGI All Stars 2026 opening night

Vietnamese beauty queen Huong Giang made a striking appearance at the opening ceremony of MGI All Stars 2026 in Bangkok, earning one of the event’s first awards after a fan vote by global audiences.

Vietnamese cinema earns record revenue but faces critical gaps

Vietnam’s film industry reached a historic milestone in 2025, generating an estimated 3.65 trillion VND ($143 million) in domestic box office revenue.

Vietnam to host first-ever children’s picture book festival

Vietnam will host its first-ever Children’s Picture Book Festival with the goal of bringing acclaimed Vietnamese and international picture books to a wider audience.

Folk culture seen as ‘gold mine’ for Vietnam’s cultural industries

An expert said that while Vietnam has yet to build globally influential cultural brands like the US' Hollywood or the Republic of Korea’s K-pop wave, folk culture offers a unique advantage thanks to the diversity of its ethnic cultures.

Vietnamese films fall behind as Doraemon storms the box office

Foreign titles swept Vietnam’s weekend box office for the first time since the Lunar New Year season, pushing local films down the rankings.