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Hanoi to host EU Alumni Network’s Christmas market

An annual Christmas market organised by the EU Alumni Network (EAN) is scheduled to take place on December 15 at the Embassy of Czech Republic in Hanoi.

2024 Kon Tum Culture and Tourism Week opens

The 2024 Kon Tum Culture and Tourism Week in the Central Highlands province of Kon Tum has opened last night (December 11).

Japanese calligraphy art to be on display in Hanoi

A captivating performance and an exhibition put on by Japanese calligrapher Aoyagi Bisen will take place this December at the Japan Foundation Center for Cultural Exchange in Vietnam.

HCM City bustles with end-of-year festivities

HCM City’s tourism industry prepared over 80 activities for residents and visitors to fully enjoy a vibrant end-of-year festival season.

Videos and photos awarded at Happy Vietnam 2024 contest

Organised by the Ministry of Information and Communications, in partnership with the Việt Nam Association of Photographic Artists, the photo and video contest Happy Việt Nam 2024 announced its winners.

Two national intangible cultural heritages recognised in Hue

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism announced that on the list of national intangible heritages are the Huệ Nam Palace Festival and the traditional craft of making Vân Cù vermicelli.

Hanoi’s Christmast market getting warm with diverse products, affordable prices

As Christmas is less than two weeks away, the gift and decoration market in Hanoi is becoming bustling with a variety of eye-catching products at affordable prices.

HOZO music festival: Cultural rendezvous to open in HCM City

Ho Chi Minh City's HOZO International Music Festival is back to captivate the audience with a diverse lineup of local and international artists. This year's event, running from December 13 to 15, promises a vibrant celebration of music and culture.

Book about Vietnamese mother by French author wins award

‘Loan – Aus Dem Leben Eines Phoenix' (Loan - From the Life of a Phoenix) by Vietnamese-French author Isabelle Müller has won third prize at the 10th National External Information Service Awards.

HCM City explodes with ’mega music festivals’

The year-end period marks a peak for grand scale music events in HCM City.

’The Tale of Kieu’ - a gift to theatre-goers in HCM City this Christmas

Artists from the private IDECAF (Institute of Cultural Exchange with France), one of HCM City’s leading drama troupes, are working to offer a special show this season.

Surprise entry in the elite list of Vietnam’s highest-paid performers

Who are Vietnam’s top-earning singers? From seasoned icons like My Tam to new rap sensations like HIEUTHUHAI, here’s a look at the music industry's elite earners.

Snake-themed gold-plated gifts spark interest ahead of Lunar New Year

Months before the Lunar New Year, Hanoi’s artisans are busy creating intricate snake-themed statues and gold-plated artwork to meet rising demand.

Vietnamese beauty crowned Mrs Earth International 2024

Vietnamese representative Vu Thi Hoa took home the Mrs Earth International 2024 title in its grand final held on December 9 in the Philippines.

Local video producer named in Forbes’s 30 Under 30 North America 2025

Vietnamese video producer and content creator Nguyen Sieu has been selected by Forbes Magazine to feature in the list of the "Top 30 Under 30 North America" 2025.

Miss Intercontinental 2024 crowned in Vietnamese design

The evening gown was designed exclusively for the newly crowned Miss Intercontinental 2024 by Nguyễn Minh Tuấn for his label, MINHTUAN COUTURE.

Huge crowds say hello to two television shows held in Hanoi

Two concerts and television shows titled ’Anh Trai Vượt Ngàn Trông Gai’ (Call Me By Fire Vietnam) and ’Anh Trai Say Hi’ (Say Hi Never Say Goodbye), held in Hà Nội this December were an early present for thousands of young music fans.

From TV hits to national strategies: How culture can drive Vietnam’s economy

Vietnam’s performing arts sector shows promise, but inadequate training and funding models remain obstacles. Public-private partnerships could unlock its true potential.

Lai Dieu Ha and Rosemarie Trockel weave perspectives in Hanoi exhibition

A collaborative exhibition featuring Rosemarie Trockel and Lai Dieu Ha celebrates 50 years of Vietnam-Germany diplomacy, showcasing over 60 works that explore art, society, and humanity.

Vietnam welcomes international contestants for Miss Charm pageant

With contestants arriving from over 30 countries, Miss Charm 2024 is set to showcase beauty, intelligence, and confidence on an international stage in Vietnam.