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Michael Learns To Rock back to Vietnam for Asian concert tour

Legendary Danish band Michael Learns to Rock (MLTR) are set to perform in Ho Chi Minh City’s Phu Tho Indoor Stadium on November 17 as part of their Asian concert tour "Take us to your heart".

Cultural industries to contribute significantly to economic growth

Cultural industries, still having much room to develop and contribute more to the national economy, are being considered an important resource to be maximised to boost the GDP growth.

Ninh Bình to host Miss Cosmo 2024 fashion show in September

International beauty contestants will take part in a fashion show, entitled Hello Cosmo, from Vietnam at the Trang An Landscape Complex, UNESCO World Heritage, in mid-September.

Missosology picks Phuong Nhi among Top 20 Timeless Beauty 2023

Missosology, the world’s leading publication on beauty pageants, on July 16 named Vietnamese beauty Nguyen Phuong Nhi among the Top 20 Timeless Beauty 2023 shortlist.

“Ben Trong Vo Ken Vang” movie among top 20 Best Movies of 2024

Well-known film critic website IndieWire has named Vietnamese film “Ben Trong Vo Ken Vang”, known as “Inside The Yellow Cocoon Shell” in English, among its top 20 Best Movies of 2024.

National museum hosts Goodbye Art exhibition

Blurring the lines between selling art and the art itself is the aim of a new exhibition at the Vietnam Museum of Fine Arts.

Japanese dolls, Ukiyo-e Arts to promote annual Hoi An-Japan cultural exchange

Exhibitions of Japanese dolls and Ukiyo-e Arts will introduce the opening ceremony of the annual 20th Hoi An-Japan Cultural Exchange in the ancient town on July 26-August 4.

Hanoi Int'l Film Festival to take place in November

The 7th Hanoi International Film Festival (HANIFF) will be held from November 7- 11, throwing open the doors of the capital to international filmmakers.

Khanh Hoa announces restoration of ancient Dien Khanh citadel

The Dien Khanh ancient citadel in the south-central province of Khanh Hoa is set for a facelift, with restoration and upgrade work scheduled to begin in September 2024.

VN’s cultural industry makes more money than what is assumed

The attitude that the cultural industry spends too much but cannot earn enough money has impeded calls for investment in the industry.

Thriller from blockbuster film director to be released

Blockbuster film director Lưu Thành Luân of  HCM City is working on his latest work called Linh Miêu (The Cat).

75-year-old bookshop owner keeps the love for printed books alive in HCM City

The Bung Sang bookshop, owned by 75-year-old Phan Van Sang, has been a landmark in Ho Chi Minh City for over 40 years.

Exhibition on Geneva Agreement opens

An exhibition themed “The Geneva Agreement on the Cessation of Hostilities in Vietnam – A Historic Milestone of Vietnam’s Revolutionary Diplomacy” opened at the Vietnam National Museum of History in Hanoi on July 15.

Nguyen Hong Tuan's nude sketches captivate visitors at Hanoi Art Exhibition

Aqua Art at 44 Yen Phu, Hanoi, recently hosted the "Fourteen" exhibition, featuring works by 14 artists.

Exhibition at Hoa Lo Prison unveils inspiring stories of anti-French resistance

Heartfelt stories of unwavering will and heroic sacrifices of exceptional individuals who were captured and imprisoned during the anti-French resistance period are currently on display at the Hoa Lo Prison historical relic in Hanoi.

Fireworks festival puts Da Nang on the map as top tourist destination

The grand finale of the DIFF 2024, themed "Made by Young Generation - Rhythm of the Future," concluded with Finland emerging as the winner.

Pham Tuan Ngoc named Mr. World Vietnam 2024

With extensive experience, a handsome face, and impressive presentation skills, Pham Tuan Ngoc triumphed over 28 other contestants to win Mr. World Vietnam 2024.

Journey back in time: Hanoi's Hoan Kiem lake over a century ago

The serene and simple images of Hanoi over 100 years ago have been immortalized by French photographer Pierre Dieulefils.

Vietnam's national treasure: Unique Triad of Buddha statues at Con Son Pagoda

The Triad of Buddha Statues at Con Son Pagoda has been recognized as a unique National Treasure, a one-of-a-kind historical artifact that captures the essence of 17th-century Buddhist sculpture in Vietnam.

Popular Da Lat Art Street returns for 2nd year

Đà Lạt City and art exhibition space Stop And Go Art Space launched the “Đà Lạt Art Street Season 2” (Cung đường nghệ thuật Đà Lạt) on July 11 after last year’s inaugural event became a big hit.