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.
With the government, businesses, and local communities working together, Cà Mau Province can become a green tourism hub, helping to enrich Việt Nam's tourism industry worldwide, experts said at a seminar in Bạc Liêu Ward.
For the first time, musicians will feature masterpieces by Rossini, Verdi, Donizetti and Bellini, ranging from lively overtures and emotional arias to romantic tunes and the legendary Norma.
Israel’s Channel 12 has broadcast the latest episode of its adventure series “Danny Kushmaro: Till the Edge”, highlighting Việt Nam's Sơn Đoòng Cave - the world’s largest natural cave - as a destination that tests human endurance, spirit and resilience under extreme conditions.
Unlike the bustling pace of Hồ Chí Minh City or the capital city of Hà Nội, Đà Nẵng retains a more relaxed rhythm. Elderly people can take leisurely strolls along Mỹ Khê beach, visit early morning markets, or enjoy a cup of drip coffee by the sea. The city offers the best of both factors: modern infrastructure with hospitals, services, and stylish cafés, while still preserving a close-knit local way of life.
