Launching pad for young filmmakers

More than a dozen outstanding film projects in the Asian-Pacific region have been selected to a project market titled 'Project Incubator', a highlight of the third Đà Nẵng Asian Film Festival. The programme becomes a launching pad for young filmmakers, helping them take confident steps into the professional world of filmmaking.

AI opens new path for image industry: Insiders

Though the term "image industry" remains relatively new in the local context, the development of a creative ecosystem driven by AI will contribute to the advancement of Việt Nam's cultural industries.

Việt Nam tops list for meaningful cultural adventures among Australian travellers

The article describes Việt Nam as a vibrant, atmospheric, and culturally rich nation. Citing the latest figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), it notes that the number of Australians visiting Việt Nam in the first quarter of 2025 surged by 54 per cent compared to the same period in 2019, outpacing all other international destinations.

The jellyfish effect

A new trend is emerging where pet lovers are choosing jellyfish. These graceful, glowing creatures bring calm and beauty to modern homes.

Chaplin returns to Hà Nội

Celebrating 100 years since Charlie Chaplin graced the cover of TIME Magazine, a special exhibition at Sofitel Legend Metropole (Hà Nội, Việt Nam) is open to the public until July 22, showcasing his legacy through artefacts, film posters, and music, right at the hotel he once visited in 1936.

Jiangxi Yanfeng wins Đà Nẵng Fireworks Fest

Jiangxi Yanfeng team from China won the Đà Nẵng International Fireworks Festival 2025 with an amazing fireworks performance: ‘A Shining Pearl, the City of Tomorrow’ in the final competition against Việt Nam on July 12.

Capella Hanoi ranked among the world’s best hotels in 2025

The world-renowned travel magazine Travel + Leisure has just announced the results of its World’s Best Awards 2025, in which Capella Hanoi proudly stands as the only representative from Hà Nội, Việt Nam to be honoured in both the “Top 100 Hotels in the World” and the “Top 15 City Hotels in Asia.”

Việt Nam committed to placing people at heart of heritage protection

Vietnamese delegation has stressed the country's commitment to continued contributions to the World Heritage Fund and called for enhanced international cooperation, effective implementation of the World Heritage Convention, experience sharing, capacity building, and community engagement, especially involving women and youth.

Overseas Vietnamese director introduces movie to the world

The film 'Summer School, 2001' by young overseas Vietnamese director Dương Việt Đức has had its world premiere in a special screenings section at the 59th Karlovy Vary International Film Festival 2025 in Karlovy Vary, Czech Republic.

Hà Nội launches new tourism products ahead of National Day holiday

From 2022 to 2024, Hà Nội saw a strong annual growth rate of 28.3 per cent in visitor numbers during the National Day holiday, with international visitors rising 62.5 per cent annually. Tourism revenue grew by 31.6 per cent per year, reinforcing Hanoi’s status as a vibrant, culturally rich, and safe destination.

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