Hanoi Jazztival 2026 is closely tied to the capital’s cultural industry strategy and its commitments as a member of UNESCO’s Creative Cities Network.

The 73rd Miss World pageant, just held in the central coastal province of Khanh Hoa, has helped promote Vietnamese culture and tourism, with contestants from around the world showcasing the beauty of ao dai (traditional Vietnamese long dress).

Since his 20s, Vuong Dinh Que has traveled through Hanoi’s alleys and neighboring villages in search of beautiful old wooden pieces, building a collection spanning seven decades.

Director Nguyen Hoang Diep will present her second film, 1982, at the Busan International Film Festival in the Republic of Korea to compete in the Vision-Asia section from October 6 to 15.

Amid the fields, a small stilt house and bamboo granary rise beneath hanging wind chimes, creating the sacred setting for the Ede people’s prosperity ritual in Dak Lak.

The Vietnam Rong Xanh Awards debuted in Hanoi on September 4 to honour outstanding contributions to Vietnamese culture. The awards connect culture, heritage and tourism with innovation in the digital era.

For artists and celebrities, livestreams are not only a way to interact with audiences but also a fertile channel for boosting income through product sales and brand partnerships.

Snit Habteab, Eritrea’s first-ever Miss World representative, is leading the fan vote and could secure a direct place in the final top 6. Vietnam’s Bao Ngoc currently ranks 44th.

All 111 contestants of the 73rd Miss World took to the stage for Dances of the World in Khanh Hoa on the evening of Sept. 2, joined by seven former Miss World winners and Chairwoman Julia Morley.

From beauty queens to singers and actresses, some of Vietnam’s best-known female stars have been nominated for TC Candler’s annual global beauty list.

VietNamNet invites audiences to revisit some of the most memorable performances from the Things Everlasting National Concert over the past decade.

As integration and the digital revolution change the way of life, more parts of daily life are shifting online.

The Golden Season Festival 2026 opened in Mu Cang Chai commune, in the northwestern province of Lao Cai, on the evening of August 30.

Tran Tien Dung, a 1.86-meter-tall model and former marketing director who won Manhunt Vietnam 2025, will represent Vietnam at Manhunt International 2026.

Contemporary ballet Eugene Onegin by Boris Eifman will be performed in Vietnam for the first time in October.

Vietnamese children won gold, silver and bronze prizes in both age groups at the global “National Treasures Seeing the World” painting contest in Hong Kong (China). Hoang Ngoc Han, 13, took the top prize in the youth category.

Ten contestants from around the world have already booked their places in the Miss World 2026 top 40, with Vietnam’s Le Nguyen Bao Ngoc among the early qualifiers.

A Vietnam–Thailand Cultural Festival was opened in Udon Thani province on August 28 to celebrate the 50th founding anniversary of Vietnam–Thailand diplomatic relations (August 6, 1976–2026).

Bao Ngoc moved a step closer to the Miss World 2026 crown on August 27, winning the Asia Top Model title and earning an automatic place among the competition’s top 40.