Cultural development in Vietnam must extend beyond preserving or reviving traditions, embracing a broader strategy that fosters shared values under the ethos of “unity in diversity”, mutual respect, and inclusive, peaceful and sustainable growth, heard a seminar in Hanoi concluded on September 30.
The only nomination for and also the winner of the Grand Prize will be announced at the awards ceremony on October 3.
A collection of 50 paintings that were created in 2024-25 by Hanoian artist Vũ Trọng Anh will go on display in an individual exhibition featuring the natural landscape, land and people in coastal central region.
Following its spectacular debut, the Symphony of the Sea will make a grand comeback in Phú Quốc with an upgraded season two, featuring breathtaking fireworks, cutting-edge technology and thrilling extreme sports performances.
Two architectural works, The Grid and House of Forest by Mai Hưng Trung, are on display at the 19th International Architecture Exhibition in Venice, Italy.
Trung spoke to Việt Nam News about his work and career.
A wave of VNĐ100 billion (US$4 million) blockbusters, led by record-breaking hits like Mưa đỏ (Red Rain) and Tử chiến trên không (Hijacked), is redefining Vietnamese cinema, signaling both audience appetite for quality films and growing ambitions for the industry’s global reach.
This rare showcase brings together an extraordinary collection of precious artworks, many of which are being publicly displayed in Việt Nam for the first time.
The Management Board of Bà Đen Mountain National Tourist Area in Tây Ninh Province has announced the suspension of mountain climbing and camping activities at the Bà Đen Mountain Cultural and Historical Forest from October 1, 2025, until further notice.
Funded by the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) in Norway through WWF-Việt Nam, the training centre for sustainable tourism practices provides knowledge on alternatives to plastic, environmentally friendly tourism management and training methods, and tours designed to minimise plastic use for both students and local communities, and serves as a hub linking businesses, educational institutions and stakeholders to build a green tourism ecosystem in Huế.
The network aims to create a common platform for teachers, students, their parents, and those interested in Vietnamese language education worldwide.
Lan highlighted the remarkable development of Việt Nam’s film industry over the past decade, which has seen an annual growth rate of 15 to 20 per cent.
The Vietnamese culinary team won the gold medal of Culinaire Malaysia 2025 and also a special ticket for the highest-scoring contestant to advance to the Global Chef finals in Wales, UK, in 2026.
With its extensive network of industry insiders, Paris Fashion Air will present the season’s most exciting shows, performances and installations, making it a must-see event for anyone interested in the latest trends and styles.
A dazzling revival of nearly forgotten lantern heritage is set to unfold this October at the Thăng Long Imperial Citadel.
Đặng Thị Thùy Dương of HCM City won first prize at the 20th Chuông Vàng Vọng Cổ (Golden Bell) Awards, an annual cải lương (reformed opera) competition launched by HCM City Television (HTV).
Pop-rock musician Zélie Claeyssen from Paris, who has emerged as one of the outstanding musicians of the year, will kick off her tour in Việt Nam, beginning with a concert in HCM City on October 5.
The northwestern province of Điện Biên has identified international cooperation, including with localities in Thailand, as a key orientation to effectively capitalise on its potential and advantages, and to develop tourism into a spearhead economic sector.
In the first nine months of 2025, Hà Nội welcomed 26.07 million visitors, marking a 23.8 per cent increase compared to the previous year. Tourism revenue grew by over 20 per cent, reaching VNĐ98.36 trillion. The number of domestic travellers doubled, surpassing the city’s major growth targets.
