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Vietnam: Home to the world's cultural and natural wonders

Vietnam has nine UNESCO World Heritage Sites, which are considered to have great potential for tourism.

Three local beauties named among Missosology’s Timeless Beauty shortlist

A total of three Vietnamese representatives have been nominated for the list of 48 Timeless Beauty 2023 contestants.

Female writer honoured with grand prize of De Men Awards for Children

Female writer Ly Lan was awarded the grand prize “Hiep si De Men” (Cricket Knight) at a presentation ceremony for the 5th "De Men (Cricket) Awards for Children" in Hanoi on May 29.

Designer Vo Cong Khanh to open Vietnam International Fashion Week 2024

Vo Cong Khanh, one of the nation’s leading designers, will open the Vietnam International Fashion Week 2024 which will be held from June 13 to June 16 in Ho Chi Minh City.

HBSO stages Cinderella ballet to welcome Children’s Day

The HCM City Ballet, Symphony Orchestra and Opera will stage the classic ballet Cinderella at the Opera House on June 1 and 2 to celebrate International Children’s Day.

Hybrid rollerblade dance show comes to Youth Theatre

A contemporary dance show with performers on inline roller skates will feature choreographer-dancer Xuan Le at the Vietnam Youth Theatre in Hanoi on June 4.

Renowned Chinese-French filmmaker to be Da Nang Film Festival's jury chair

Chinese-French filmmaker and author Dai Sijie will be the jury chair of the Da Nang Asian Film Festival (DANAFF) in the most important category - the Asian Film Awards.

Da Nang ready for summer 2024 with fireworks festival & world-class shows

As the epicenter of Da Nang's summer entertainment storm, the Da Nang International Fireworks Festival (DIFF) will take place from June 8 to July 13 at the fireworks stage by the Han River.

Opening of Da Nang int’l fireworks festival to wow spectators

The Da Nang International Fireworks Festival 2024 (DIFF 2024) will start with a Jetski & Flyboards - a sports art show on the water to be performed for the first time in Da Nang.

Entertainment and cultural events of the week (May 28 - June 3/2024)

Entertainment and cultural events in Vietnam's major cities from May 28 through June 3.

Vietnam wins Best Asia Model title at Manhunt International male pageant

Local model Huynh Vo Hoang Son was awarded the Best Asia Model sub-title in the final night of Manhunt International 2024, the world largest male beauty contest, which was held on May 26 in Thailand.

Painting contest about Vietnam attracts numerous international students

A painting contest with the theme "Vietnam through the eyes of children" for junior high school age group has attracted hundreds of works from more than 50 schools across Hungary.

Vietnamese contestant anticipated to make Top 10 of Miss Supranational 2024

Local representative Lydie Vu is poised to crack the Top 10 of the 15th edition of Miss Supranational, according to prestigious beauty website VIEPAGEANT.

Paris exhibition features President Ho Chi Minh’s aspiration

A photo and document exhibition named “Ho Chi Minh - Desire for national independence” opened in Paris, France on May 26.

Suoi Tien Southern Fruit Festival to be held in June

The 20th Southern Fruit Festival - Suối Tiên Farm Festival will be held from June 1 to the end of August at District 9’s Suối Tiên Theme Park (HCM City), with exciting activities for local and foreign visitors.

New animated films arrive in cinemas

National heroes and events from Vietnamese history are featured in a series of new animated films by the Vietnam Cartoon Company (VNCC).

Dates set for fifth annual Green Wind Choir concert in Hue and Hanoi

The concert is scheduled for June 29 in Hue and October 12 to 13 in Hanoi. This year there will be a special program held fifth to mark the choir’s anniversary, according to the event’s organizing board.

More Vietnamese paintings change hands at Aguttes auction

Several unique artworks by well-known Vietnamese painters Vu Cao Dam and Thang Tran Phenh have been sold at high prices at an auction sale organised by Aguttes.

World renowned pianist to open new classical concert series

Well-known classical pianist Dang Thai Son — the first Asian artist to win the International Chopin Piano Competition — will perform with his students during a concert in Hanoi next month.

Four countries to compete in Nha Trang drone performance

Four teams from France, China, the Republic of Korea, and the United Arab Emirates will participate in a drone light show competition in the central beach resort city of Nha Trang this July, heard a press briefing in Nha Trang city on May 23.