Vietnam aims to elevate its cultural industries with a 2030 goal of contributing 7% to GDP, according to Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports, and Tourism Ho An Phong.

The 104-year-old historian Nguyen Dinh Tu shared his passion for Vietnamese history at the 2025 Lunar New Year Book Festival, showcasing decades of dedication to preserving the nation’s past.

Driven by a love for Vietnam’s cultural heritage, Hanoi teacher Nguyen Thi My Ngoc has introduced Hang Trong folk paintings to preschoolers, using creative methods to make the traditional art accessible and engaging.

Developing Vietnam’s cultural industries requires empowering artists, upgrading infrastructure, and fostering collaboration between creators and policymakers, experts suggest.

In her latest music video, Zen, Jennie of BlackPink turns heads with bold, dynamic looks, including three standout pieces by Vietnamese designers Lim Feng and Dylan.

Nguyen Thi Minh Nhat, a young vocalist from Vietnam, has achieved international recognition by winning first place in the Vocal category at the 19th ZhongSin International Music Competition in Singapore.

The much-anticipated Nguyen Hue Flower Street opened on January 27, presenting a unique blend of traditional and modern Tet elements for residents and tourists alike.

Vietnamese women are embracing the elegance and tradition of the áo bà ba, bringing a touch of history to modern Lunar New Year celebrations.

Vietnam’s cultural industries are poised to contribute 7% of GDP by 2030, with Ho Chi Minh City leading the charge in cinema, performing arts, and cultural tourism.

It is expected that total revenue from eight cultural industries will be roughly VND148 trillion by 2030 (VND53.2 trillion by 2025 and VND94.8 trillion by 2030) in HCM City.

As Tet 2025 approaches, artisans in Hoi An’s 500-year-old Thanh Ha pottery village are crafting symbolic terracotta snakes to celebrate the Lunar New Year and welcome visitors.

The Spring Calligraphy Festival 2025 opened at Hanoi’s Temple of Literature, welcoming the Lunar New Year with vibrant displays of calligraphy, traditional art, and cultural heritage.

The giant snake mascots at Nguyen Hue Flower Street 2025 have captivated residents and tourists alike, becoming the centerpiece of this year’s Tet celebrations in Ho Chi Minh City.

Ho Chi Minh City will celebrate the Lunar New Year 2025 with 15 fireworks displays across the city, including two high-altitude sites, marking a significant expansion from the previous year.

Hanoi will ring in Lunar New Year 2025 with 30 firework displays across the city, including 10 high-altitude and 21 low-altitude shows lasting 15 minutes each.

Gen Z is leading the charge in safeguarding Vietnam’s cultural heritage with "Net Viet Nam," a project blending modern storytelling with traditional values.

The "Happy Snake" mascot by Bui Van Quan in Bac Giang has become a viral hit, redefining how people perceive snakes with its friendly and cheerful appearance.

Hanoi will host the world’s largest drone light show featuring over 3,000 drones and high-altitude fireworks to celebrate Lunar New Year’s Eve 2025.

Vietnamese artisans from Hoi An have redefined lantern-making with "The Sacred Soul of Vietnam", a record-breaking creation that reflects national pride.