Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has emphasised that the initiative to share the holy relics of the Buddha with Vietnam has sparked a profound cultural and spiritual phenomenon, drawing more than 15 million pilgrims to nine different sites across the Southeast Asian nation.

A photo exhibition celebrating the life and legacy of Nguyen Van Linh, a revered leader of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) who spearheaded the Doi Moi (renewal) policy, opened in Ho Chi Minh City on July 1, coinciding with his 110th birth anniversary.

VOV.VN - In recent years, Vietnam has emerged as a promising destination for international film crews, thanks to its diverse natural scenery, rich cultural identity, competitive production costs, and a growing pool of skilled local filmmakers.

VOV.VN - Traditional dishes were among the major highlights of the “Vietnam Tourism Roadshow in Europe” held on Strelecky Ostrov Island in the heart of Prague, Czech Republic, attracting strong interest from travel businesses, tourism partners, and Czech media outlets.

VOV.VN - Nguyen Thi Thua, 36, from northeastern Thai Nguyen province, was crowned Mrs Grand Vietnam 2025 after surpassing 20 other contestants in the grand finale held on June 30 in Hanoi.

Vietnamese filmmakers are encouraged to participate in the 2025 CJ Short Film Making Project, a prominent national contest in the genre.

VOV.VN - Hundreds of Vietnamese from various regions gathered for the gala “Honoring the Vietnamese Language 2025 – Echoes of the Sea” last weekend in the coastal city of Rostock, Germany.

The liaison board of the “For Vietnam’s Seas and Islands” network in Europe on June 29 held an award ceremony in Berlin for the “For the Homeland’s Seas and Islands” writing and painting contest.

VOV.VN - Bonjour Vietnam 2025 has brought thousands to Paris through a two-day cultural event co-hosted by ART SPACE and the Vietnam Cultural Centre in France, where nearly 100 young overseas Vietnamese presented a creative, globally-connected image of the homeland.

VOV.VN - Seventeen national treasures are being exhibited together for the first time in Ho Chi Minh City, offering visitors a unique glimpse into Vietnam’s rich cultural and historical legacy, from prehistoric periods to the modern age.

Huong Viet magazine and the Vietnam–Germany Association in Schwaben co-organised a special cultural programme titled “Huong sac Viet” (The Essence and Colours of Vietnam) on June 28–29 as part of Sommerfest, the largest multicultural festival in Augsburg city, Bavaria state, Germany.

VOV.VN - The third Da Nang Asian Film Festival (DANAFF III) opened in Da Nang City on June 29 evening, drawing a star-studded lineup from across Asia and Vietnam.

Initial findings show that Tower Group L at the My Son Temple Complex, a special national monument in the central province of Quang Nam, features a structure and design significantly different not only from other tower groups at the site but also from other Cham temples and towers across Vietnam.

VOV.VN - Vietnam Week 2025, held at Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University (APU) in Beppu City, Oita Prefecture, from June 23 – 27 has been praised as a unique cultural event that honoured the richness and beauty of Vietnamese culture in Japan.

VOV.VN - The Republic of Korea serves as an exemplary model for Vietnamese cinema to study and follow in building a sustainable, strategic, and globally competitive film industry, said Dr. Ngo Phuong Lan, head of the Vietnam Film Development Association, at the inauguration of the third Da Nang Asian Film Festival (DANAFF III) on June 29.

VOV.VN - The final qualifying night of the Da Nang International Fireworks Festival (DIFF) 2025 lit up the sky on June 28 evening, featuring breathtaking performances from two highly anticipated teams – the Republic of Korea (RoK) and Italy.

VOV.VN - Vietnamese model Minh Khac delivered a standout performance at Mister Supranational 2025, earning a place among the Top 10 finalists during the grand finale held in Poland on June 28 evening (local time).

VOV.VN - Surpassing dozens of outstanding candidates, Ngo Thi Tram Anh, born in 2006 in Hai Duong province, was crowned Miss Earth Vietnam 2025 during the grand finale held in Hai Phong city on June 28 evening.

VOV.VN - Jason Derulo, a Grammy-nominated American singer, has cancelled his performance as part of the GAMA Music Racing Festival that took place in Ho Chi Minh City on June 28 evening.

The Vietnam Education Publishing House, in collaboration with the Chilean Embassy in Vietnam, has officially launched the classic Chilean children's series Papelucho.

VOV.VN - Ha Truc Linh triumphed over 24 other contestants to be crowned Miss Vietnam 2024 during the glittering final night of June 27 held in Hue, the former imperial city of Vietnam.

VOV.VN - As the grand finale of Miss Supranational 2025 approaches, Vietnam’s representative Võ Cao Kỳ Duyên has officially revealed her evening gown for the final night, a stunning creation titled "Liberty", designed by Thuong Gia Ky.

VOV.VN - Vietnam appears on the cover of the July–August 2025 issue of National Geographic Traveller (UK), one of the world’s most widely read and respected travel magazines. The issue highlights the country’s misty mountains, beaches, and imperial cities.

VOV.VN - The Vietnamese Embassy in the Czech Republic, in coordination with Vietnam’s Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, held a special cultural and artistic programme in Prague to mark the 75th anniversary of both nations' diplomatic relations.

Nestled at the heart of Vientiane, Phat Tich Pagoda has quietly become a cultural beacon for the Vietnamese community in Laos.

VOV.VN - The Top 60 finalists wowed judges and fans alike during the national costume competition on June 26, a highlight of Miss Supranational 2025 now underway in Poland.

The Vietnam Fine Arts Museum has officially unveiled its newly upgraded exhibition space for applied and folk arts, a key component of its permanent exhibition system that highlights the evolution of Vietnamese fine arts from tradition to modernity.

A photo exhibition showcasing the impact of climate change in Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, and Vietnam opened in Vietnam's Mekong Delta city of Can Tho on June 25.

VOV.VN - Policymakers, experts and business leaders gathered at a national forum in Hanoi on June 25 to emphasise the urgent need for innovation in Vietnam’s cultural and tourism industries.

VOV.VN - The Vietnamese Garden, a unique cultural space within the Asia-Pacific Museum in Warsaw, Poland, was inaugurated on June 25, as part of the Vietnam Culture and Tourism Week in Poland.