The final leg of Việt Culture in Motion in Belgium on July 3-5 presented a rich and diverse portrait of Việt Nam. All films were subtitled in French and Dutch, making stories from Việt Nam and Vietnamese communities worldwide accessible to audiences in Brussels
Hong Kong remained Việt Nam's fifth-largest foreign investor in 2025. Bilateral trade also recorded remarkable growth of more than 70 per cent during the year, with Việt Nam's exports to Hong Kong surging by over 90 per cent, making Việt Nam the third-largest exporter to the market after mainland China and Taiwan (China).
The city is home to nearly 70 craft villages and traditional craft villages, along with around 3,000 craft establishments. Many of these have become popular tourist attractions, including the Non Nước stone carving village, Nam Ô fish sauce village, Thanh Hà pottery village, Kim Bồng carpentry village, and Trà Quế vegetable village. Together, they welcome millions of visitors each year for sightseeing and hands-on cultural experiences.
Through interactive artworks created by French artist group Scenocosme, visitors can generate sounds, lights and movements, gaining a deeper appreciation of the relationship between humans and nature.
The Vietnamese tea cultural space at Vietnam Expo 2026 is designed not only to introduce tea products but also to build connections with distributors, business partners and tea enthusiasts in Thailand, supporting the expansion of Vietnamese tea into international markets.
Jointly organised by the Vietnamese Embassy and community in Slovakia, the annual event showcased Việt Nam's rich cultural heritage while promoting people-to-people exchanges and strengthening friendship between the two countries.
Junior Vietnamese ballerinas have won top prizes at the Maria Taglioni Ballet Competition in St. Petersburg on July 4.
More than 60 artworks spanning nearly a century are on display at the Quốc Tử Giám in Art exhibition in Hà Nội, celebrating the enduring cultural legacy of Việt Nam's first national academy as it approaches its 950th anniversary.
The Hanoi Creative Design Festival 2026 has launched Re:Craft 2026, an eight-day workshop bringing students and artisans together to develop contemporary products inspired by traditional craft villages.
Trần Hữu Trang Cải Lương Theatre, HCM City’s leading traditional art troupe, will restage four classic cải lương (reformed opera) plays during July.
Vietnamese studios, creators and projects at Annecy International Animation Film Festival are boosting the international visibility of the country’s animation industry and creative talent.
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Standing on the historic land of Quảng Trị, alongside the Bến Hải River, the Quảng Trị Ancient Citadel and the national martyrs’ cemeteries, people are reminded of the true value of peace and the sacrifices made for national independence, freedom and reunification.
The Đất Nước Thiên Hùng Ca (Land of Epic Songs), which celebrates Việt Nam's 4,000-year journey of nation-building and defence, will be brought to life with a huge theatrical production in Hà Nội on July 10.
Hijacked won the Grand Prize for Best Film at the Vietnamese Films Section at the Đà Nẵng Asian Film Festival 2026 (DANAFF IV)
Việt Nam News spoke with Courtney Beale, Deputy Chief of Mission at the US Mission to Việt Nam, about the programme and the growing cooperation between the Vietnamese and US film industries.
Renowned poet Hữu Thỉnh has released his debut novel, Thép Dưới Cỏ (Steel Beneath the Grass), as a tribute to readers and a heartfelt gift to the soldiers who rested forever in the embrace of the motherland, as well as to the veterans and wounded servicemen who spent their youth amid the flames of war.
The two-day Saigon Street Festival opened in HCM City on Saturday, offering visitors a street culture vibe through a wide range of activities such as exhibitions, cuisine and live music and dance performances.
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