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Vietnamese singer Orange charms Ariana Grande at Wicked 2 event

Ariana Grande stunned fans by speaking Vietnamese at a Wicked 2 press event in Singapore, joining Orange in the viral "Em chao sep" trend.

Vietnamese cinema lights up Paris with 17-film cultural showcase

Vietnamese cinema celebrates five decades of storytelling in a landmark showcase at the Le Grand Rex and Pathé Palace theaters.

Young artists take centre stage at Photo Hanoi '25 Exhibition

The photography exhibition runs through November, providing art enthusiasts with an opportunity to explore fresh, humanistic, and profound perspectives in photography, which is an art form that continuously evolves alongside modern life.

Vietnam to host global experimental theatre festival with 1,000 artists

The international theatre festival will showcase 29 avant-garde plays including acts from Poland, Japan, and South Korea.

Taste the world in Vietnam’s culinary festival 2025

The 2025 International Culinary Culture Festival presents a global food journey while showcasing Vietnam as a cultural bridge between nations.

Lao Cai prepares for first Red River Festival to boost regional tourism

Lao Cai will host the first-ever Red River Festival to honor cultural heritage, promote tourism, and strengthen cooperation with China’s Yunnan Province.

4,000-year-old village unearthed: Major finds at Vuon Chuoi site

Newly displayed artifacts and research confirm Vuon Chuoi as a crucial Bronze Age hub in ancient Vietnam.

HCM City cultural festival brings Vietnamese flair to Nagoya

The Vietnam - HCMC Festival in Japan showcases music, cuisine, and tradition in a two-day cultural celebration.

First Thang Long – Hanoi Festival 2025 opens

The first Thang Long – Hanoi Festival 2025 officially opened with a grand ceremony at the Thang Long Imperial Citadel, launching a series of cultural activities running through November 16.

Korean piano star and Russian conductor bring Slavic masterpieces to Hanoi

Suah Ye and Yury Tkachenko will headline a special classical concert at Ho Guom Theater featuring works by Rachmaninoff and Dvořák.

Thriller starring ‘Parasite’ actress debuts in Vietnam after global success

A gripping Korean psychological thriller, The Woman In The White Car, featuring a star from Parasite, has won major global awards and is set to premiere in Vietnam on November 14.

Vinh Long celebrates Ok Om Bok Festival

The Ok Om Bok Festival, a traditional cultural event of the Khmer ethnic community and a recognised national intangible cultural heritage, was held on November 5 at the Ao Ba Om national historical and scenic site in Vinh Long province.

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.

Vietnam Film Festival 2025 honors history through cinema

“Red Rain” and “The Tunnel” – two war-themed blockbusters released in honor of the A50 and A80 anniversaries – are set to compete for top honors at the 2025 Vietnam Film Festival, taking place in Ho Chi Minh City from November 21 to 25.

Photo exhibition captures over three decades of Vietnam’s transformation

A photo exhibition by British photojournalist Andy Soloman opened in Hanoi on November 4, offering a unique perspective on Vietnam’s remarkable transformation over more than three decades through a series of moving encounters and reunions.

Hanoi Ao Dai Festival 2025 showcases Vietnamese identity

The Hanoi Tourism Ao Dai Festival 2025 will take place from 7 to 9 November at the Hanoi Museum and around Hoan Kiem Lake.

Hanoi Tourism Ao Dai Festival 2025 promises immersive cultural experiences

The Hanoi Tourism Ao Dai Festival 2025, organized by the Hanoi Department of Tourism, will take place from November 7–9 at the Hanoi Museum and around Hoan Kiem Lake (for the Ao Dai and traditional costume parade).

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.

Thang Long – Hanoi Festival 2025 celebrates Vietnamese heritage, creativity

The “Heritage Convergence” programme, a highlight of the Thang Long – Hanoi Festival 2025, officially opened at the Temple of Literature on November 1.

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.