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Tho oi! sets new box office benchmark at VND200 billion

Tho oi! (Bunnie!!) becomes the fastest film in history to surpass VND200 billion (US$8.2 million), as Tran Thanh continues breaking his own records.

Exhibitions invite visitors to explore zodiac animal of New Year

A series of exhibitions, diverse in materials and perspectives, not only celebrate the zodiac animal of the year but also invite visitors on a journey into the cultural, historical and artistic depth associated with this familiar motif.

Tran Thanh’s “Tho oi!” earns VND11.2 billion before release

Even before its official premiere, Tran Thanh’s latest Tet film has surged ahead at the box office, doubling the combined advance sales of its competitors.

The image of horse in the lives of Vietnamese people

Horses have long been embedded in Vietnamese culture, carrying layered symbolism in language and belief while remaining part of daily life in many ethnic minority communities.

Unique Lunar New Year traditions on display

Each ethnic group brings its own unique Tet customs to the Vietnam National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism on the outskirts of Hanoi, creating a rich and colourful cultural mosaic.

Yen Tu Spring Festival 2026 to open following UNESCO acclaim

This year, the festival will be much larger than before, spreading across Vang Danh, Yen Tu, Thuong Yen Cong, Phuong Dong, and Bac Son wards, instead of just a few spots like in the past.

A new season of classical treasures with the Vietnam National Symphony Orchestra

Vietnam National Symphony Orchestra launches its 2026–2027 season with 10 concerts, spotlighting Mozart, Tchaikovsky, Haydn and Rachmaninov.

Hanoi-born contestant crowned Miss Tourism Vietnam 2026

Nguyen Phuong Linh, a 26-year-old from Hanoi, was crowned Miss Tourism Vietnam 2026 during the pageant's grand finale on the evening of January 10 in Sa Pa.

Yoshine Music Festival 2026 to nurture, honour young Vietnamese musical talents

A representative of the Yoshine Melody Institute said that the event is not merely a competition, but a long-term music education journey, organised in a systematic and transparent manner, with academic standards and human values at its core.

New music sensations: Top three young male artists win over fans in 2025

Quang Hung MasterD, Quang Anh Rhyder, and CONGB have emerged as three of Vietnam’s most adored young male singers in 2025, each bringing a distinct style, deep emotional connection with fans, and undeniable talent to the local pop landscape.

PM Pham Minh Chinh: Culture must shine as Vietnam’s soft power

At the national conference on culture, the Prime Minister defined a 32-word vision for a thriving, creative, and admired Vietnam.

Exhibition highlights vitality of Vietnamese cultural heritage

An exhibition entitled “Vietnamese cultural heritage – vitality from tradition to modernity” opened on December 25 in Ho Chi Minh.

A 9X craftsman brings a 500-year-old Vietnamese woodblock legacy back to life

With patient strokes of a chisel, white sapwood planks, and layers of Chinese ink soaked into dó paper, a centuries-old craft is being brought back to life - Thanh Lieu woodblock printing.

World-traveled viola artist Nguyet Thu returns home for cultural projects

Having performed in 53 countries, violist Nguyet Thu returns to launch music and culture initiatives blending tradition and healing.

HCM City to host 24th Vietnam Film Festival later this month

The 24th Vietnam Film Festival will take place from November 21–25 in Ho Chi Minh City, heard a press conference co-organised in Hanoi on November 5 by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the HCM City People's Committee.

Thang Long Citadel secrets revealed after 15 years of research

Fifteen years of intensive research on the Thang Long Imperial Citadel - a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site - have helped decode many historical mysteries surrounding royal life in ancient Vietnam.

Photo Hanoi ’25 opens, turning capital into global hub of photographic art

The Hanoi Department of Culture and Sports, in collaboration with the French Institute in Vietnam, opened Photo Hanoi ’25 on November 1.

UNESCO adopts resolution honouring Vietnamese scholar Le Quy Don

UNESCO on October 31 officially adopted a resolution on the honouring and joint commemoration of the 300th birth anniversary of Le Quy Don, one of Vietnam’s greatest cultural figures and scholars.

First Thang Long-Hanoi Festival – Rendezvous of culture, tourism, creativity

The first-ever Thang Long – Hanoi Festival 2025, slated for November 1–16 with over 30 diverse activities across various fields and locations, is expected to become a cultural and tourism highlight for the capital in autumn.

Music crackdown targets culturally deviant Vietnamese artists

Vietnamese authorities take strong action against artists with inappropriate music, seeking to protect cultural values.