Sotheby's sells first million-dollar Vietnamese painting of 2026

Deer in the Forest is a six-panel lacquer screen executed in exquisite detail. Set in a dream-like seclusion, a parcel of five deer make up the focal point of the painting, idyllically grazing and meandering in contentment among a lush and unadulterated landscape.

From global stages to Hà Nội's Thanh Xuân

From international festival stages across Europe and Asia to one of Việt Nam’s biggest youth music celebrations, EDM producer Hoaprox is bringing his global experience and signature energy to the Thanh Xuân stage. The performance highlights the growing international reach of Vietnamese creative talent and a new generation of artists making their mark on the world.

Camelot rides into Đà Nẵng for three nights only

A Broadway musical classic, with live singing, dance, sword combat, and theatrical staging, performed in English, will take the stage at the Nguyễn Hiển Dĩnh Theatre for three performances only on June 20-22.

Japanese, Italian teams tell stories by fireworks

Two-time champion Martarello Group S.R.L of Italy and Japan’s Tamaya Kitahara Fireworks teams showed their best performances in the third night of the Đà Nẵng International Fireworks Festival (DIFF) 2026, themed ‘Culture’, a joyful night of beautiful party of light, music and arts of fireworks

How Hà Nội's craft villages are reinventing tradition for modern markets

From Bat Trang to Van Phuc, Hanoi’s craft villages are embracing contemporary design to refresh traditional products without compromising their heritage. By combining time-honoured craftsmanship with modern aesthetics, artisans are creating products that appeal to changing consumer tastes and international markets.[

Việt Nam seeks strong global presence for its children's books

Vietnamese children’s literature has steadily expanded its presence in international literary circles in recent years. From a few notable titles earning recognition in respected competitions, the sector has shown encouraging progress in bringing Vietnamese stories to readers around the world.

Ancient inscriptions collection set for heritage recognition

Experts and archaeologists from the World Cultural Heritage site of Mỹ Sơn Sanctuary have started an assessment and research project of a collection of inscriptions, carved texts on sandstone and terracotta material to build a dossier for heritage recognition.

HCM City ranks among world’s top culinary destinations

According to Time Out, the appeal of HCM City’s cuisine lies in its creativity, much of which was shaped during challenging periods in history. Iconic dishes such as bánh mì (sandwiches) and cơm tấm (broken rice) are highlighted as examples of this resourcefulness.

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