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Việt Nam hosted seminar at at Busan International Film Festival 2025

The seminar aims to analyse key figures and trends of Vietnamese cinema as well as the role of the Đà Nẵng Asian Film Festival (DANAFF) in the regional context.

Venezuela praises Việt Nam's initiative to host International Arts-Culture Day

Vietnamese Ambassador to Venezuela Vũ Trung Mỹ and Venezuelan Minister of Culture Ernesto Villegas affirmed that Việt Nam’s leadership in hosting such a large-scale international cultural event demonstrates Việt Nam’s increasingly proactive role in promoting global cultural exchange and integration. According to him, the event would place people at the centre, with culture as its foundation and art serving as the thread that connects nations.

Vietnamese culture shines at Curtin University’s first-ever Việt Nam Odyssea

Inspired by the theme “Born from Culture, Shaped by Times”, the event captivated attendees with lion dances, traditional musical performances, conical hat dances and graceful display of traditional long dresses shows

Concerts showcase national spirit, boost cultural industry

The concerts have gone beyond entertainment to become a form of soft power, spreading patriotism, strengthening social cohesion, and contributing to promoting the image of Việt Nam as a dynamic, creative nation

2026 calendars highlight Việt Nam’s history, culture

Leading publishers and calendar makers in HCM City have released a new collection of tear-off calendars for 2026, featuring Việt Nam’s history and culture.

Nghinh Ông Cần Giờ Festival to take place in Cần Giờ Commune

The focus of the festival is the Nghinh Ông ceremony on the sea, with a solemn atmosphere that showcases the rich culture of the coastal people.

Việt Nam tourism swings into the spotlight with sustainable growth

The Việt Nam National Authority of Tourism, in coordination with the Press Authority and Văn Hóa (Culture) newspaper, announces the 2025 Vietnam Tourism Awards here on Monday.

Bowled over by Việt Nam’s phở

Based on traditional phở, seafood noodle soup — locally known as phở hải sản — has gained popularity in coastal provinces and major cities, including Hà Nội, Đà Nẵng, Nha Trang and HCM City.

Việt Nam invited as guest of honour at 102nd Wallonia Festival

Vietnamese Ambassador to Belgium Nguyễn Văn Thảo affirmed that Việt Nam wishes to strengthen cooperation with Wallonia in many fields, especially biotechnology, smart agriculture, and clean agriculture - areas of strength for the region as well as aligning with Việt Nam’s sustainable development orientation.

Dương Trạch Temple ranked as a national artistic architectural heritage site

The recognition not only affirms its unique historical, cultural, and spiritual significance but also plays a crucial role in the preservation and promotion of this invaluable heritage.

Cape Cà Mau aims to become national tourist area

By 2025, Cà Mau Province aims to welcome approximately eight million visitors, with total tourism revenue exceeding VNĐ8.5 trillion.

Việt Nam to host International Puppetry Festival 2025 in Quảng Ninh

A puppetry festival will be held to celebrate and help spread the art in Quảng Ninh Province in November.

Vietnamese films to be screened in US to mark 30 years of diplomatic ties

Accordingly, the Việt Nam Film Institute will provide a collection of 10 cinematic works for screening at Metrograph Theatre in New York, providing international audiences with a better insight into Việt Nam and its culture.

Painting pride and patriotism at the Temple of Literature

The exhibition presents 40 illustrative artworks created by 39 painters from across the country. Each work unfolds its own story, from the simplicity of childhood memories to the cultural traits of different regions.

Cà Mau announces culinary event for World Tourism Day

The event aims to not only to promote the region's lush natural image and unique cultural identity but also to strategically affirm the brand of ecological, cultural, culinary and community tourism.

PM congratulates singer Đức Phúc on winning Intervision 2025

Overcoming strong competition, Vietnamese singer Đức Phúc won the Intervision song contest 2025 on September 20 in Moscow, Russia.

Đà Nẵng festival opens new horizons for tourism

Around 2,000 delegates are anticipated, including representatives from more than 200 domestic travel businesses and 120 international companies from key markets such as Thailand, the Republic of Korea, Japan, China, India and Russia.

City drama troupes delight audiences with adaptation of classical plays

Drama troupes in HCM City are working on the adaptation of classical cải lương (reformed opera) and drama plays, promising to surprise and delight audiences.

Việt Nam prioritises training human resources for cultural industries

Developing cultural industries has been identified as a national priority for Việt Nam, requiring not only sound policies and investment but also the nurturing of a highly skilled workforce capable of meeting the demands of integration and innovation.

Lâm Đồng seeks to become Việt Nam’s leading green tourism hub

From Đà Lạt’s cool highlands to Mũi Né’s golden sands and the pristine forests of Gia Nghĩa, Lâm Đồng Province is weaving together its diverse landscapes and cultures to position itself as a distinctive and sustainable tourism hub in Việt Nam and the wider region.