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Five Vietnamese films selected for 31st Busan International Film Festival

Five Vietnamese films have been selected for the 31st Busan International Film Festival (BIFF), which opened in Busan, the Republic of Korea, on October 6.

Renewing Tan Nhac: Young singers need not copy earlier generations

Musician Giang Son believes that music should not be turned into rigid museum artifacts by forcing contemporary singers to sing like earlier generations.

Van Giao, the artist who chronicled 20th-century Vietnam in gouache

Across nearly six decades, Van Giao traveled, observed and painted a Vietnam transformed by war and peace, leaving thousands of works and a legacy that helped elevate gouache in modern Vietnamese art.

Vietnam’s cinema authority moves to check online short films

Vietnam’s Cinema Department has called on organizations, businesses and individuals to urgently review how they distribute films online, particularly content described as “short films.”

Can jazz become part of Hanoi’s identity? A new festival offers clues

Hanoi has temples, French villas, street food and a thousand years of history. Now, the Vietnamese capital is exploring whether jazz-shaped by local sounds, spaces and stories-can become another reason for visitors to experience the city and return.

Traditional culture finds new life in contemporary Vietnam

Localities across Vietnam are preserving festivals and traditional arts, renewing cultural education and expanding creative spaces under Politburo Resolution 80-NQ/TW. These efforts are helping keep traditional culture relevant to contemporary life.

Vietnam promotes a safe, healthy digital culture and positive values

In the digital era, cyberspace has become an essential part of social life, helping create an open communication environment, foster creativity, connect communities, and spread knowledge.

Vietnam Culture Day expected to become national cultural brand

Deputy PM Pham Thi Thanh Tra called for distinctive cultural activities that engage the public and showcase local identities, helping build Vietnam Culture Day into a national cultural brand.

Miss World 2026 begins Vietnam journey across three host cities

More than 130 contestants will take part in Miss World 2026 across Quang Ninh, Hai Phong and Nha Trang, as Vietnam's Le Nguyen Bao Ngoc prepares to represent the host nation.

Vietnam to host Miss Heritage Global 2026 as Asia’s first, crown unveiled

The Miss Heritage Global 2026 organising committee on August 3 revealed the official crown and event details, setting the grand finale for October 7 in the central coastal city of Da Nang.

British artist celebrates Vietnam in new Hanoi exhibition

A chance meeting with his Vietnamese wife led British artist John Lester to Vietnam, where years of experience have inspired a new exhibition celebrating the country's beauty.

Giant chandelier takes center stage in Hanoi’s La Traviata

When La Traviata opens in Hanoi, one of its biggest stars may be hanging above the performers: a giant chandelier made entirely in Vietnam.

Virtual museums bring Lam Dong's heritage into digital age

Lam Dong is stepping up efforts to digitise its cultural heritage through digital databases, 3D artefact scanning, virtual museums and online exhibition platforms.

Hue to host international music festival for National Day holiday

Hue City will host the Hue International Heritage and Music Festival for the first time, featuring two free mega concerts for residents and tourists during the Sept. 2 National Day holiday.

Ancient Bru Van Kieu flute tradition lives on through one village elder

For generations, the flute of the Bru Van Kieu people has carried both music and spiritual meaning. Village elder Ho Ai is ensuring the tradition continues by passing it on to younger generations.

Ancient Red Dao ritual paintings offer glimpse into sacred traditions

The Vietnam Museum of Ethnology is recreating the Red Dao initiation ceremony, highlighting sacred paintings rarely seen outside ritual settings.

Conan Movie 29 tops Vietnam box office before official release

The latest Detective Conan film has enjoyed a powerful start in Vietnam, grossing about VND40 billion before its official nationwide release.

Nha Trang to host Asian sailing regatta for first time

The 2026 VPS Cup Fareast 19R Open and International Regatta will be held for the first time in Nha Trang Bay from July 17 to 19, bringing together regional sailing clubs in one of Vietnam’s most prominent coastal sporting events.

Portugal crowned champion at Da Nang International Fireworks Festival

Tens of thousands of spectators gathered along the Han River as Portugal and China delivered a spectacular finale to the Da Nang International Fireworks Festival 2026, with Portugal emerging as the champion.

Veteran Vietnamese artist says AI cannot overtake hand-drawn art

More than 90 works by leading Vietnamese illustrators are on display in Hanoi, highlighting the unique role of hand-drawn art in an increasingly AI-driven world.