From giant Santa figures to sparkling nativity scenes, Ho Chi Minh City’s parish neighborhoods are alive with festive energy, drawing families and visitors to enjoy the Christmas cheer.

Searching for the perfect place to celebrate Christmas? These 10 locations in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City offer festive decorations, exciting activities, and Instagram-worthy moments.

The 80 Years of Culture and Arts in the People’s Army exhibition at Hoan Kiem Lake brings Vietnam’s military history and artistry to life for locals and tourists alike.

From legal battles to accusations of misconduct, these four celebrities dominated the entertainment news in Vietnam throughout the year.

The Miss Charm 2024 grand finale on December 21 at Nguyen Du Sports Arena in Ho Chi Minh City crowned Rashmita Rasindran from Malaysia as the winner, with Vietnam’s Quynh Nga finishing as second runner-up.

Over 50 talented young dancers aged 5 to 18 lit up the stage at Hanoi Opera House in a vibrant performance of The Nutcracker.

Celebrating Christmas with a Vietnamese twist, a Christmas tree made of over 3,800 conical hats at Ha Phat Church in Dong Nai is captivating visitors.

Hoang Quoc Bao, or Dai Bao Bao, says film crews only guarantee 70-80 percent of safety for stuntmen, so those who are willing to accept risk can work in the industry.

Combining heritage and innovation, Hue’s Nguyen Dynasty artifacts are now equipped with NFC technology, enabling visitors to uncover their stories in vivid detail.

At a national cultural conference, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh lauded the success of Anh trai concerts and urged efforts to replicate such achievements nationwide.

Vietnamese blockbusters like Mai and record-breaking concerts by Anh trai highlighted a year of unprecedented success for domestic entertainment.

Vietnamese culture took center stage at "Vietnam Day in Saudi Arabia," leaving a lasting impact on audiences with its heritage and hospitality.

Pop icon Samantha Fox, alongside Boney M. Liz Mitchell and Joy, will light up the Dalat Spring Concert, delivering a nostalgic trip back to the 1980s.

World famous pianist Yiruma confirmed on December 17 that he will take part in pop star Ha Anh Tuan’s "Sketch A Rose" live concert in 2025, marking the first time that he will collaborate with a Vietnamese artist.

Celebrated singers and bands from the 1970s and 1980s — namely Boney M. and singer Liz Mitchell, as well as Joy and Samantha Fox — will perform their hits at the Dalat Spring Concert set to take place at Lam Vien Square in Da Lat on December 21.

The organizers of Miss Vietnam National 2024 unveiled the luxurious crown and a 24K gold-embroidered phoenix robe, highlighting the grandeur of this year’s coronation.

With record-breaking concerts, sold-out fan events, and a wave of passionate support, Anh Trai Say Hi and Anh Trai Vuot Ngan Chong Gai have set new standards for Vietnam's showbiz, marking 2024 as a turning point.

Painter Tran Nhat Thang and architect Tung Le join forces to present T.h.ờ.i g.i.a.n, an exhibition where ancient wood structures become sculptural canvases for modern abstract art.

Nguyen Dai Giang’s Upsidedownism, a visionary art style that challenges traditional perspectives, takes center stage at the Ho Chi Minh City Museum of Fine Arts this December.