A Vietnamese painter’s deep connection with Russia is the focus of an exhibition which opened in Moscow on May 26 as part of celebrations marking the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and the Russian Federation (January 30, 1950 – 2025).

VOV.VN - As many as eight stunning photos about the essence of Vietnam captured by both Vietnamese and foreign photographers have been shortlisted for the World Food Photography Awards 2025.

VOV.VN - Huynh Tran Y Nhi, Vietnam’s representative at the ongoing Miss World pageant in India, has been named among the Top 8 finalists in the Beauty With A Purpose segment.

VOV.VN - A special concert was held at the Hanoi Opera House on May 26 evening, commemorating the 107th anniversary of Azerbaijan’s Independence Day (May 28, 1918 - 2025).

VOV.VN - Party General Secretary To Lam and his spouse, together with French President Emmanuel Macron and his spouse, have visited the Temple of Literature in Hanoi to gain insights into Vietnamese culture.

Near Kita-Sakado station in Saitama prefecture, a small bookstore, run by a young Vietnamese entrepreneur, has become a rendezvous for the Vietnamese community in Japan.

VOV.VN - The Indian Film Festival opened on May 23 in northern Lai Chau province, featuring screenings of four acclaimed Bollywood films: RRR, English Vinglish, Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara (You Only Live Once), and Dangal (Wrestling Competition).

An exhibition about President Ho Chi Minh opened on May 23 at the Vietnam pavilion at EXPO 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan.

VOV.VN - Vietnamese representative Huynh Tran Y Nhi was unable to advance to the Top 20 in the Head to Head Challenge, a sub-contest held on May 23 as part of the ongoing Miss World pageant in India.

VOV.VN - Renowned Vietnamese vocalist Tung Duong made history in Tokyo on May 22 by becoming the first Vietnamese artist to receive recognition at the Music Awards Japan (MAJ), the largest international music award of its kind in the country.

“Happy Vietnam 2025”, an annual photography and video award, was launched in Hanoi on May 22 with a view to showcasing the country’s achievements in human rights protection.

Following the successful Vietnamese Film Week in Athens, a series of Vietnamese films were screened in Thessaloniki, the second-largest city in Greece, from May 16 to 20.

VOV.VN - Vietnamese contestant Huynh Tran Y Nhi is encountering an uphill struggle at Miss World 2025 following her elimination from the Talent segment.

The Department of International Cooperation under the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and China’s Nanning Municipal Bureau of Culture, Radio, Television, and Tourism on May 21 jointly organised a cultural exchange and tourism promotion programme in Hanoi.

As part of Vietnam Week in St. Petersburg (May 19–23), a Vietnamese Language and Culture Festival was held on May 21 at High School No. 488 in the city’s Vyborg district, Russia.

VOV.VN - The 21st Southern Fruit Festival will take place from June 1 to August 31 at Suoi Tien Theme Park in District 9, Ho Chi Minh City, offering a range of diverse activities for both domestic and international visitors.

VOV.VN - Missosology, the world’s leading publication on beauty pageants, has named Vietnam’s Huynh Tran Y Nhi among the top 10 Miss World 2025 contenders in its recent second hot picks.

Paintings on Vietnam and President Ho Chi Minh by late artist Tuman Zhumabaev are on display at an exhibition in St. Petersburg within the framework of the Vietnam Week in the Russian city from May 19-23, and on the occasion of the 135th birth anniversary of the late Vietnamese leader (May 19, 1890 - 2025).

The Vietnamese community in Leipzig city coordinated with Leipzig Zoo to organise "Vietnam Cultural Days" from May 17-18 to celebrate the 50th founding anniversary of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and Germany (1975 - 2025).

VOV.VN - Huynh Thi Thanh Thuy, winner of Miss International 2024, has been named sixth in the Top 10 Timeless Beauty 2024, as announced on May 19 by Missosology, a leading global publication on beauty pageants.

A solemn ceremony was held on May 19 at the President Ho Chi Minh Memorial Site in Nachok village, Muang district, Nakhon Phanom province, northeastern Thailand, to mark the 135th birth anniversary of the late Vietnamese leader.

Vietnamese Consul General in Hong Kong and Macau (China) Le Duc Hanh has presented the Tai Kwun heritage site with an English edition of the book "Nguyen Ai Quoc case in Hong Kong 1931–1933", published in 2006 by the National Political Publishing House and the Ho Chi Minh Museum.

A Vietnamese bookcase was launched at Khanh An Vietnamese language school in Vietnam Town, Thailand’s northeastern Udon Thani province, on May 18.

VOV.VN - Vietnamesebeauty Tran Thi My Linh has been chosen to represent Vietnam at Miss Environment International 2025, scheduled to take place from June 15 to 26 in Manila, Philippines.

VOV.VN - Vietnamese-American actor Johnny Tri Nguyen has introduced his upcoming historical martial arts action film Hộ linh tráng sĩ - Bí ẩn mộ vua Đinh (The Last Secret of the First Emperor) at the Marché du Film, one of the world’s largest film markets held alongside the ongoing Cannes Film Festival.

A new book about President Ho Chi Minh has been launched at the Presidential Palace’s relic site dedicated to the late leader in Hanoi.

A delegation comprising ambassadors, heads of international organisations, members of the diplomatic corps in Vietnam, and representatives from the UNESCO Office in Hanoi visited the Con Son – Kiep Bac Special National Relic Site in Chi Linh city, northern Hai Duong province, on May 16.

An exhibition celebrating the life and legacy of President Ho Chi Minh opened on May 16 at the Presidential Palace’s relic site dedicated to the late leader in Hanoi, marking the 135th birth anniversary of the founder of modern Vietnam (May 19, 1890 – 2025).

VOV.VN - The cast of “Anh Trai Say Hi” (Say Hi Never Say Goodbye) is set to thrill overseas Vietnamese spectators in the United States with a highly anticipated concert in Las Vegas scheduled for July 26 - 27, according to the show’s official fan page.

VOV.VN - Model Vu Linh has been selected to represent Vietnam at the coming Manhunt International 2025 pageant set to take place in Bangkok, Thailand, on June 10.