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.

VOV.VN - The Danang People’s Committee has announced plans to host Enjoy Danang Festival 2025 from June 19 to 23 at East Sea Park and other popular venues across the city, featuring cultural, artistic, and sporting events that will further reinforce the city’s reputation as one of Asia’s premier destinations for festivals and events.

VOV.VN - Vietnam emerges as a promising international film hub at Cannes 2025, featuring diverse locations and expanding industry opportunities.

VOV.VN - The Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism has recognised four new cultural practices as part of Vietnam’s national intangible cultural heritage.

A Greek-language edition of the biography of President Ho Chi Minh officially made debut on May 12, part of activities marking the 135th birth anniversary of the late Vietnamese leader (May 19, 1890–2025).

VOV.VN - The Vietnamese Film Week 2025 kicked off in Athens, Greece, on May 12 evening, marking a significant milestone in cultural diplomacy between the two countries.

The Vietnamese Embassy and community in Angola have recently taken part in the second Petro Sem Fronteiras – a cultural and sporting exchange organised by the Petro de Luanda Club and the Angolan Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

A film week commemorating the 135th birth anniversary of President Ho Chi Minh (May 19, 1890–2025) opened in Vinh city, the central province of Nghe An, on May 12 evening.

VOV.VN - A Vietnamese tourism promotion program was held on May 12 at the Vietnam Cultural Centre in Paris, France, featuring products focused on eco-sustainable tourism, historical and cultural experiences, coastal tourism, and innovative high-end offerings customized for the European market.

VOV.VN - Renowned French designer Julien Fournié is set to unveil his latest collection at the Aquafina Vietnam International Fashion Week (AVIFW) Spring/Summer 2025 in Ho Chi Minh City this June, marking his return to the AVIFW runway after a 10-year hiatus.

VOV.VN - K-pop star G-Dragon will perform at the VPBank K-star Spark in the Vietnam 2025 concert set to take place in Hanoi on June 21, marking his comeback to Vietnam after 13 years.

A photography exhibition titled “Countries and People of ASEAN” opened at the Nghe An provincial Museum on May 12, as part of activities celebrating the 2025 Sen Village Festival.

VOV.VN - The Organizing Committee of the Vietnam International Art Exhibition 2025 has officially announced the postponement of this year’s event, originally scheduled to take place in Hanoi this summer.