Việt Nam News

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.

The seminar, titled 'The U.S. film industry - Successful production models and their application in Việt Nam,'  offered insights that could help Việt Nam build a professional, sustainable and globally competitive film industry while remaining true to its own cultural identity.

Việt Nam will host the Miss Grand International 2027 pageant, which is tentatively scheduled for September or October next year.

Việt Nam’s tourism performance has been widely regarded as a bright spot at a time when the global tourism industry continues to face significant challenges, including geopolitical tensions, armed conflicts in several regions, slowing global economic growth, rising oil prices and higher travel costs.

In the Vietnamese Genre Film Project category under the Script Lab, the DANAFF Award, worth US$5,000, was presented to Escape Room (Scared To Death) by director Trần Nguyễn Hoàng Long.

Beyond simply updating trends, Future Menus 2026 offered strategic insights, market data and practical solutions to help the food and beverage industry adapt to today’s volatile landscape.

From script development to international mentorship, DANAFF's Project Incubator is helping emerging filmmakers transform original ideas into screen-ready projects. Backed by global experts and industry partners, the programme is creating new opportunities for Vietnamese and Asian stories to reach audiences around the world.

For three days each summer, the shores of the West Lake fill with colour as Hà Nội celebrates the lotus, the flower at the heart of Vietnamese culture. Drawing some 300,000 visitors, the 2026 Lotus Festival honours an ancient craft, a national symbol and a city that calls itself a place of peace.

Renowned Vietnamese and international artists will gather for a special music performance on July 4 in Hà Nội.

From folk rituals and traditional games to craft workshops and ethnic performances, the Vietnam National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism is inviting visitors to discover the living traditions of Việt Nam's diverse communities through a month-long programme of immersive cultural experiences.

The beach zone will be main location for recreational and art activities – where tourists can enjoy amazing summer nights with kite flying, beach lighting shows, dawn fishing market and trekking in Sơn Trà Mountain.     

The Clown Festival and Animal Circus Gala will bring comedy, acrobatics and animal performances to Hà Nội this weekend, offering children an engaging cultural experience during the summer holidays.

Digital transformation is bringing profound changes to the way cultural heritage is preserved, promoted and utilised.

The Mường Cốc community tourism area has been officially announced as a promising new destination for green tourism in Hà Nội.