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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.

Promoting Vietnam’s “soft power” through culture: experts

Vietnam should focus more on developing cultural industries and digital culture in connection with the creative economy, viewing these as key economic sectors that can increase culture’s contribution to national GDP.

Vietnamese box-office hits to be screened free of charge at Autumn Fair

Red Rain and Death Battle in the Air - two outstanding recent Vietnamese films - will be screened free of charge for audiences as part of the 2025 Autumn Fair, scheduled to take place from October 25 to November 4 at the Vietnam Exposition Centre.

Vietnam Women’s Museum features powerful photo series on ethnic heritage

A photo exhibition at the Vietnam Women’s Museum showcases the colorful lives and radiant smiles of Vietnam’s 54 ethnic groups, as seen through the lens of 25 female photographers.

Int’l partnerships breathe new life into Vietnam’s cultural heritage

The global commitment to Vietnam's heritage spans continents. India has contributed over 50 billion VND (1.89 million USD) to the conservation of the My Son Sanctuary in Da Nang city.

Concerts showcase national spirit and cultural growth

Vietnamese audiences have witnessed the rise of large-scale music concerts, which are not only moments of artistic ecstasy but also serve as cultural bridges gathering national spirit, creative aspirations, and the power of community.

‘Avatar 2’ returns to theaters with ultra-real 3D and exclusive previews

From October 2-9, audiences can revisit Pandora in breathtaking 3D and witness never-before-seen clips from Avatar: Fire and Ash.

Hanoi art programme fosters self-reliance and development drive

Hanoi – From the historic autumn of 1945’ art programme held at August Revolution Square on August 15 to mark the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution and upcoming national holidays.

Thang Long Citadel marks 80 years of independence with historic exhibitions

Hanoi celebrates 80 years of independence with historic displays at Thang Long Citadel.

Vietnam embraces cultural preservation in digital transformation

Scholars highlight how Vietnam can retain cultural identity while integrating digital innovation in art, religion, and ethnicity.

Nguyen Dynasty imperial throne to be restored

The People’s Committee of central Hue city on August 11 issued a plan to restore the Nguyen Dynasty (1802-1945) imperial throne, a nationally recognised treasure.