VOV.VN - Bao Dap village in Ninh Binh province, the largest hub for star-shaped lantern making in northern Vietnam, has been buzzing with activity in recent days as villagers rush to fulfill bulk orders ahead of the Mid-Autumn Festival.

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s initiative to host the International Day of Culture and Arts in Hanoi on October 4-5 has drawn strong international support, including from Venezuela, which regards the event as a practical contribution to fostering solidarity, mutual understanding and sustainable development.

A painting exhibition themed “National Pride” is being held at the Special National Relic Site of Van Mieu–Quoc Tu Giam (the Temple of Literature) in Hanoi.

Vietnam is invited as a guest of honour at the 102nd edition of the Wallonia Festival which is being in Namur from September 12-22.

VOV.VN - Miss Vietnam Entrepreneur 2022 Mac Thi Minh of Hai Phong city has been selected to represent Vietnam at the Mrs Tourism 2025 beauty pageant set to be held in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) from September 27 to October 3.

VOV.VN - Vietnamese designer Tran Hung recently showcased his latest collection at London Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2026 from September 18 to 22, marking the 14th time his work has been introduced at the global fashion event.

VOV.VN - Known as Thach Xa bamboo dragonfly-making village, the ancient craft village near Hanoi’s Tay Phuong Pagoda is famed for its unique handmade toys, especially popular during the Mid-Autumn Festival.

VOV.VN - Ha Tam Nhu, Vietnam’s representative at Miss International Queen 2025, was named second runner-up at the world’s transgender pageant held recently in Thailand.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has sent congratulations to Duc Phuc after the singer won the first prize at the international music contest Intervision 2025 in Moscow, Russia.

VOV.VN - The “Northwest Essence” street festival took place in northern Dien Bien province on the evening of September 20 as part of the Northwest Essence Festival -Dien Bien 2025, drawing thousands of locals and visitors and immersing them in a vibrant, festive atmosphere.

VOV.VN - Vietnamese pop singer Duc Phuc won Intervision 2025 with an impressive performance of “Phu Dong Thien Vuong,” captivating more than 6,000 spectators at Live Arena, one of Europe’s most modern performance centers, on September 20.

The international music contest Intervision 2025 is set to take place on September 20 in Moscow’s Live Arena, marking Vietnam’s first-ever participation with singer Duc Phuc as its representative.

The Vietnamese version of American magazine Esquire officially launched in Ho Chi Minh City on September 19.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh attended the “V Fest – Vietnam Today” music festival at the National Exposition Centre in Dong Anh commune, Hanoi, on September 20 evening.

VOV.VN - In October, residents and visitors in Singapore can savor authentic Vietnamese pho (noodle soup) at the Vietnam Pho Festival 2025, taking place over two days, October 18-19, at the bustling Our Tampines Hub.

VOV.VN - The Mid-Autumn Festival for Vietnamese children will take place in Lyon, Paris, and Brittany in September and October, with a view to introducing Vietnamese culture to French friends and strengthen bonds within the overseas Vietnamese community.

VOV.VN - Irish-Norwegian duo Secret Garden will make their debut in Vietnam at the National Convention Center in Hanoi on October 18, as part of the international music project Good Morning Vietnam, jointly organized by Nhan Dan (People) Newspaper and IB Group.

VOV.VN - The Hanoi Beverage Festival 2025 is taking place at the Tay Ho Creative Cultural Space, offering locals and visitors a rich experience of food and beverages while promoting Hanoi as an attractive destination during the year-end travel season.

VOV.VN - The organisers of the renowned Russian ballet Anna Karenina have decided to add two extra performances in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City after all 4,000 tickets for the original five shows in the two cities sold out in just over two weeks.

VOV.VN - The Frankfurt Radio Symphony (hr-Sinfonieorchester Frankfurt) will give two concerts in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City this October to mark the 50th anniversary of Vietnam-Germany diplomatic relations.

VOV.VN - The Vietnam Film Institute, authorized by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, will organize non-profit screenings of ten Vietnamese feature films and documentaries at Metrograph cinema in New York from October 18-31.

VOV.VN - The Hanoi Symphony Orchestra will team up with People's Artist Bui Cong Duy to present a special concert titled “Vivaldi & Beethoven” on September 20 at the Ho Guom Opera, as part of the ongoing "The Light of Melody" series.

VOV.VN - Actor Lien Binh Phat has made history as the first Vietnamese artist to be nominated at the Golden Bell Awards – one of Taiwan (China)’s most prestigious film and television honours – for his role in the TV series The Outlaw Doctor.

Vietnam and China have expanded their tourism cooperation through a cultural exchange and tourism promotion programme featuring Shaanxi province’s heritage and landscapes held in Hanoi on September 16.

VOV.VN - The short film How an Apocalypse Ends by Vietnamese students Dang Thuy Trang and Nguyen Le Uyen Thu from Hoa Sen University (HSU) has won Special Mention prize at CinemaSHORT Asian Short Film Competition 2025, held recently in Singapore.

VOV.VN - The “Eternal River” collection by designer Pham Ngoc Anh has captivated audiences at the recent New York Fashion Week Spring – Summer 2026, showcasing the elegance of Bao Loc silk and the distinctive Pa Co brocade.

VOV.VN - The first-ever World Culture Day in Hanoi will be jointly organised by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and the Hanoi People’s Committee at the Thang Long Imperial Citadel on October 4 - 5.

A selection of 30 photos by 25 photographers from Da Nang city has been curated for display at a cultural exchange in Daegu, the Republic of Korea (RoK), from September 29 to October 3, according to Chairman of the Da Nang Union of Literature and Arts Associations Nguyen Nho Khiem.

VOV.VN - Vietnamese feature film “Đào, Phở và Piano” ((Peach Blossom, Pho and Piano) made its debut on September 15 at the 5th Imedghassen International Film Festival in Algeria, marking the first screening of Vietnam’s entries at the event.

The national exhibition themed “80-Year Journey of Independence – Freedom – Happiness” wrapped up on September 15 at the National Exposition Centre in Dong Anh commune, Hanoi.