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Renowned poet Nguyen Quang Thieu fights back against literary misrepresentation

Vietnamese poet Nguyen Quang Thieu has enlisted legal counsel to counter fabricated verses falsely attributed to his poetry collection "The Slaughterhouse."

Vietnamese designer showcases traditional fabrics at Milan Fashion Week

Vietnamese fashion designer Phan Dang Hoang has unveiled his latest collection, "ZigZag," featuring traditional Vietnamese materials, at the Milan Fashion Week Fall/Winter 2025 exhibition "The Soul of Nation".

Hoi An to host international choir competition

The ancient town of Hoi An, in cooperation with Germany's Interkultur, the largest choral competition in the world, will organise the 8th International Vietnam Choir Competition.

HCM City to host 3rd Banh Mi Festival

The 3rd Việt Nam Bánh Mì (Vietnamese Sandwich) Festival will take place from March 21-24 in HCM City.

Artist Ngoc Linh displays artworks at age of 95

The exhibition My Way by veteran artist Ngọc Linh, 95 years old, is precisely that, a retrospective of his long life and career, showing all those personal reflections and special moments.

HCM City’s ao dai festival to feature mass folk dance with 53,000 participants

The mass folk dance will be the highlight of the 11th Ho Chi Minh City Ao Dai Festival, with around 3,000 participants performing live at Nguyen Hue walking street and over 50,000 people joining from 21 districts and Thu Duc city.

First AI-generated film honours healthcare sector

Vietnam’s first AI-generated theatrical film, Ao trang sau dem trang (White blouses after sleepless nights), which pays tribute to the healthcare sector, was introduced to audience by director Pham Vinh Khuong on February 27.

10th Vietnam-Japan Festival in HCM City to take place in March

Jointly organised by the municipal People's Committee and Japanese partners, the event aims to strengthen cultural, trade, and tourism exchanges between the two nations.

Artist harassment: a growing problem from stage to private life

Artist harassment is becoming increasingly serious, ranging from groping and stalking to invasion of privacy, affecting both male and female artists.

3D exhibition introduces Nguyen Dynasty medicine

More than 300 documents and images of royal medicine under Nguyen Dynasty are on a display at National Archive Centre 1.

Da Nang’s museum calls for exhibit donations

The museum will be displaying exhibits, photos and documents related to the culture of Đà Nẵng and the central region over a total area of 86,000sq.m.

Photo exhibition chronicles Vietnam’s 30-year ASEAN journey

The exhibition showcases a meticulously curated collection of 50 photos, offering a vivid narrative of Vietnam’s transformation from a newcomer to one of the bloc’s most dynamic and influential members.

Former pageant winners compete in Miss Universe Vietnam 2025

The Miss Universe Vietnam 2025 competition is heating up as well-known beauty queens, including Thanh Ngan and Thuy Hang, officially join the race.

Veteran drama artist honoured at 2024 Stage Awards

Meritorious Artist Thành Lộc has received the award from the Vietnam Stage Artists Association (VSAA), saying that the recognition makes him feel more responsible in his career, encourages him and reassures him that he is on the right path.

Vietnam circus promises top work in 2025

Vietnam Circus Federation plans to present nearly 30 special programmes, with award-winning performers, to draw in the crowds in 2025.

HCM City plans to build new film locations

HCM City is considered to build a studio on 300 hectares of land located in the Ethnic Culture and History Park in Thu Duc City.

Da Lat seeks advice to affirm title as UNESCO Creative City of Music

Da Lat should strengthen public-private partnerships to create a favourable environment for cultural industries, while engaging youth participation and applying digital transformation in music to foster innovation and expand its global reach.

Van Cu rice noodle village receives national heritage certificate

The 400-year-old trade village, situated on the Bo River 10km from downtown Huế, has preserved the craft since its female founder first made noodles there centuries ago.

Da Nang Asia Film Festival announces movie-making workshop

DANAFF has announced its first workshop and project market for arthouse filmmakers around Asia.

Teenage student launches bilingual book

A 12th-grade student from Hanoi has released her first bilingual English-Vietnamese book reèlecting the aspirations of creative youngsters.