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‘Minions & Monsters’ crosses VND150 billion at Vietnam box office

The Vietnamese box office remained lively over the weekend as “Minions & Monsters” crossed VND150 billion and new releases entered the top five.

Digitizing Vietnam's art and photography demands caution

Vietnam is expanding efforts to digitize its cultural heritage, but experts say the process must carefully balance accessibility, preservation and the authenticity of historical materials.

Ho Chi Minh City links culture and tourism as V-Pop heads to the US

Ho Chi Minh City is expanding its cultural industry through closer integration of the arts and tourism, while a new concert project aims to bring Vietnamese pop music to North America in late 2026.

HCM City festival brings fans together for the 2026 FIFA World Cup™ Final

Thousands of Vietnamese football fans gathered at Saigon Riverside Park on July 20 for a 24-hour Coca-Cola festival culminating in a live screening of the 2026 FIFA World Cup™ Final.

Vietnamese martial arts fantasy film selected for Toronto festival

Inspired by one of the mysterious folk legends surrounding the tomb of Dinh Tien Hoang, the film follows a gripping journey to protect the final secret of Vietnam's first emperor.

Two Vietnamese villages keep a 1,000-year-old oath alive

One of Vietnam's oldest village brotherhoods has reached its 1,000th anniversary, celebrating a tradition that has endured through generations.

Colourful street carnival brings vibrant spirit to Khanh Hoa Sea Festival 2026

A spectacular street carnival lit up Nha Trang on the evening of July 18 as part of the Khanh Hoa Sea Festival 2026, drawing large crowds of locals and visitors.

Resolution 80 paves way for new momentum in Vietnam’s cultural development

The initial results in heritage conservation, digital transformation, cultural industry development and artistic creativity facilitation suggest that Resolution No. 80 is gradually taking effect across the country.

Beyond preservation: Unlocking the value of Vietnam's heritage

Vietnam must move beyond preserving its rich cultural heritage and transform it into digital assets, intellectual property and a catalyst for innovation if it is to unlock its full value in the digital era, Party Chief and President To Lam has said.

Vietnam's State-commissioned films enter the commercial box office

New regulations are reshaping Vietnam's film distribution landscape, allowing State-funded productions to reach mainstream cinema audiences.

Conductor Nhat Minh: Ho Guom Opera in Hanoi is shaping Vietnam's artistic future

Conductor Nhat Minh believes the Ho Guom Opera (HGO) House is one of Vietnam's leading performance venues today and a dream stage for future generations of artists. He speaks about its third-year anniversary and its future in an interview.

Beauty queens light up Vietnam Beauty Fashion Fest runway

A runway transformed into a Vietnamese rice field set the stage for Vietnam Beauty Fashion Fest, where Miss Khanh Van and her husband won the Fashion King & Queen title.

Over 100 Nguyen Dynasty artifacts on display in Hue

More than 100 rare artifacts and collections from the Nguyen Dynasty are on show at Long An Palace, the main gallery of the Hue Museum of Royal Antiquities, from July 10 to October 9.

Vietnamese cinemas to go free for a week to honour war heroes

A week-long film tribute marking the 79th anniversary of War Invalids and Martyrs’ Day (July 27, 1947–2026) will run nationwide from July 21 to 28, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism told a press briefing in Hanoi on July 10.

Art breathes new life into Vietnam's heritage spaces

Heritage sites across Vietnam are increasingly being transformed into vibrant cultural venues, hosting exhibitions, music performances and live-action shows that both showcase the country's rich cultural legacy and attract wider public interest.

Young Vietnamese soprano wins Gold Cup at Asia Art Festival

Vietnamese soprano Che Thuc Anh has won the Gold Cup in the Vocal Solo with Piano category at the 13th Asia Art Festival (AAF), held in Singapore from July 6 to 12, 2026.

Hollywood, horror and local films compete at Vietnam box office

Vietnam's box office remained dominated by Hollywood releases over the weekend, with the animated blockbuster Minions and Monsters surpassing VND120 billion (US$4.6 million) while several new releases reshuffled the domestic rankings.

Ho Guom Opera House charts ambitious vision for Vietnam's cultural future

Three years after opening, Ho Guom Opera House has evolved into one of Vietnam's leading cultural venues, hosting world-class productions while strengthening the country's international cultural partnerships.

Ho Guom Theatre celebrates three years of cultural milestones

Three years after opening, Ho Guom Theatre has grown into a venue for major political, cultural and artistic events while strengthening Vietnam's international cultural exchanges.

Three opera stars perform in Vietnam for Ho Guom Theatre anniversary

Ho Guom Opera House marked its third anniversary with a gala concert featuring the Vietnam debut of three of today's most celebrated opera singers.