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Vietnam to host International Puppetry Festival 2025 in Quang Ninh

Quang Ninh, home to the famous UNESCO World Heritage site of Ha Long Bay, is an ideal stage for international puppetry shows.

Vietnam Airlines to host series of events inspired by Hanoi autumn

Vietnam Airlines, in partnership with the Hanoi People’s Committee, on September 23 launched the campaign “Cham thu Ha Noi” (Touching Hanoi Autumn), inspired by the capital’s most beautiful season.

Con Son - Kiep Bac Autumn Festival 2025 to honor Vietnam’s cultural legacy

Set to take place from October 1 to 12, the 2025 Con Son - Kiep Bac Autumn Festival will be the most extensive edition ever held, marking the first major cultural-spiritual event in Hai Phong since the administrative expansion.

Painting exhibition helps spread love for homeland

A painting exhibition themed “National Pride” is being held at the Special National Relic Site of Van Mieu–Quoc Tu Giam (the Temple of Literature) in Hanoi.

Vietnamese audience overwhelms ballet organizers with unexpected love

The internationally acclaimed ballet "Anna Karenina" has sold over 4,000 tickets in just two weeks, prompting organizers to add more performances.

2025 Mid-Autumn Festival to light up Hanoi centre with tradition, fun

The 2025 Mid-Autumn Festival is about to light up the Vietnam Exhibition Centre for Culture and Arts in Hanoi from October 2-5, with a jam-packed lineup of fun and tradition.

Secret Garden to perform live in Hanoi for the first time

Legendary duo Secret Garden will play 30 pieces live in Vietnam on October 18, marking their 30th anniversary.

Classical stars unite for 'Vivaldi & Beethoven' concert in Hanoi

Top Vietnamese violinist and award-winning pianist will perform timeless classics in a night of transcendent symphonic beauty.

Japan hosts special Vietnam art exhibition in Fukuoka and Okinawa

More than 110 artworks reflecting a century of Vietnam’s history are on display in Japan, celebrating 50 years of Vietnamese reunification.

Art programme wraps up national achievement exhibition

A special art programme themed “I Love My Fatherland” wrapped up the national achievement exhibition on September 15.

Exhibition honours President Ho Chi Minh as founder of Vietnam–Russia friendship

An exhibition themed “President Ho Chi Minh – the founder of Vietnam–Russia friendship” opened on September 10 at the Ho Chi Minh Institute in Saint Petersburg, Russia.

Vietnam’s beauty captured through int’l photographers’ lens

Vietnam’s rich cultural heritage and stunning landscapes are taking centre stage at the third photo exhibition “Vietnam Through the Lens of International Photographers”, which opened in Hue city on September 10.

Historic diplomatic archives, Madam Nguyen Thi Binh's notes unveiled in Hanoi

For the first time, the notes of Madam Nguyen Thi Binh and pivotal diplomatic documents are on display, tracing 80 years of Vietnamese diplomacy.

Vietnam cinemas brace for box office clash: The Conjuring vs. Red Rain

"The Conjuring: Last Rites" - the horror film with the highest-grossing global opening of all time - is set to premiere in Vietnam on September 12, head-to-head with the local box office sensation "Red Rain."

Can Tho to host UAV and Robotics Centre for smart agriculture

The Mekong Delta city of Can Tho is set to host a new unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) – Agricultural Robotics – Pilot and Technician Training Centre, aimed at advancing smart farming practices in the Mekong Delta region.

Hue to host Vietnam – RoK Cultural Day 2025 in late September

The Cultural Day is expected to help further strengthen the Vietnam – RoK friendship while reaffirming Hue’s determination to expand international exchanges and assert its role as a cultural and tourism hub of the country.

15th European-Vietnamese Documentary Film Festival slated for Sep. 12-18

The 15th European-Vietnamese Documentary Film Festival will be held in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City from September 12 to 18, featuring 18 films from eight countries.

Exhibition showcases southern Vietnam’s wartime cuisine

A special exhibition at the War Remnants Museum in Ho Chi Minh City is offering visitors an insight into the cuisine that sustained soldiers and civilians in southern Vietnam during the resistance years.

International fine arts exhibition opens at Van Mieu – Quoc Tu Giam

An international fine arts exhibition opened at Hanoi’s iconic Van Mieu – Quoc Tu Giam (Temple of Literature complex) on September 5, contributing to the promotion of the capital’s international exchange and image as a UNESCO Creative City.

Vietnam extends national exhibition to September 15

Deputy Prime Minister Mai Van Chinh has officially signed Directive No. 155 approving the extension of the National Achievement Exhibition commemorating the 80th anniversary of Vietnam’s National Day.