VOV.VN - Renowned Vietnamese vocalist Tung Duong has won the International Special Award, marking the first time a Vietnamese singer has been recognised at Japan’s biggest international music event-the Music Awards Japan (MAJ).

VOV.VN - The 3rd Ho Chi Minh City Orchid Festival, themed “The Colorful Train Journey”, will take place from May 16 to 20 at Tao Dan Park in Ho Chi Minh City, aiming to honor the beauty of orchids while promoting cultural exchange, tourism, and urban agriculture.

Hundreds of Swiss spectators were mesmerised by the Hue royal court music performances recently staged in Geneva.

The 2025 “China Walk” joint media tour recently kicked off in Wuhan city, China's Hubei province, aiming to showcase modern China through the experiences of international journalists, artists, and influencers.

A photo exhibition named “Hanoi oi” (Dear Hanoi) will open at Hanoi Studio Gallery at 23-25 Mac Dinh Chi street, Ba Dinh district, on May 10, along with the introduction of a book of the same name.

VOV.VN - An exhibition will be held in the central province of Nghe An from May 16 to 20 to commemorate the 135th birth anniversary of President Ho Chi Minh (May 19, 1890 – 2025).

VOV.VN - Netflix has officially released the trailer for the action-packed sequel The Old Guard 2, which features Vietnamese actress Ngo Thanh Van, also known as Veronica Ngo, alongside stars Charlize Theron, Kiki Layne, and Uma Thurman.

VOV.VN - Vietnam has been placed in third position on the list of 20 countries with the most beautiful women in Asia, as compiled by Insider Monkey, a finance website focusing on financial markets, hedge funds, and insider trading.

Muong Lay township in northwestern Dien Bien province has officially set a record as the locality with the highest density of traditional stilt houses built by the White Thai ethnic minority group.

A press conference took place in Tokyo on May 8 to announce the upcoming Vietnam Festival, set to take place at Yoyogi Park in Tokyo on May 31 and June 1.

A recently uncovered shipwreck off the coast of Thinh My coast in Hoi An city's Cam An ward, the central province of Quang Nam, has been identified as bearing characteristics of traditional Southeast Asian ship design, following initial surveys conducted after it was partially exposed by waves on December 26, 2023.

VOV.VN -Popular Korean actress Seo Ye Ji of hit movie “It's Okay to Not Be Okay” touched down at Da Nang International Airport on May 7 on a trip to Vietnam.

An international Buddhist music and art exchange programme took place in Thu Duc city of Ho Chi Minh City on May 7, featuring performances by Buddhist art troupes from various countries including India, China, the Republic of Korea, Cambodia, Thailand, and Sri Lanka.

VOV.VN - The United Overseas Bank (UOB) Vietnam opened an exhibition at the Vietnam National Fine Arts Museum in Hanoi on May 7 showcasing the winning artworks of the 2024 competition as part of the UOB Painting of the Year 2025.

The European Days of Literature 2025 festival continues to be packed with interesting activities and workshops in the three big cities of Ho Chi Minh City, Hue and Hanoi.

Five years after joining UNESCO’s Creative Cities Network, Hanoi continues to fulfill its international commitments while asserting its pioneering role in design and innovation.

VOV.VN - Over 30 photographs featuring Vietnamese pagodas are on display at the Vietnam Buddhist Academy in Ho Chi Minh City as part of the United Nations Day of Vesak 2025 activities.

VOV.VN - A programme spotlighting Vietnamese tourism, traditional craft villages, and cuisine was held on May 6 in Milan as part of the “National Tourism Year – Hue 2025” series of events.

VOV.VN - The “Lam Dong Culture Days” programme will be held from May 16 to 18 in Hanoi to introduce the cultural heritage, people, and the tourism and economic development potential of Lam Dong province to residents in Hanoi and international friends.

Many valuable architectural vestiges of the Luy Lau ancient citadel in the northern province of Bac Ninh have been uncovered during recent archaeological excavations.

VOV.VN - As the world’s leading publication on beauty pageants, Missosology has named Vietnamese representative Y Nhi among its first hot picks of the leading 20 beauties participating in Miss World 2025.

VOV.VN - For the first time ever, 87 national treasures related to Buddhism are on display in Ho Chi Minh City as part of the United Nations Day of Vesak 2025, offering a rare opportunity for Buddhist followers and the public to witness these sacred relics.

The New Zealand Herald has run an article by journalist Cath Johnsen affirming that Vietnam offers one of the kindest cultures in the world.

The “Vietnam in me” writing contest closing ceremony took place on May 4 at the World Mall in Budapest, Hungary.

VOV.VN - Renowned American violinist Simone Porter will make her Vietnam debut as the featured soloist in Landscapes of Legend, a concert set to take place on May 9 at the Ho Guom Opera House.

VOV.VN - A giant 500m² Buddhist flag was hoisted into the sky during the United Nations Vesak 2025 celebration in Ho Chi Minh City on May 5.

VOV.VN - The northern province of Dien Bien is set to hold the "Tinh Hoa Tay Bac" (Essence of the Northwest) Festival in Dien Bien Phu city during the National Day holiday (September 2), with the participation of various provinces and cities in Vietnam, as well as international artistic troupes.

A public art installation designed with recycled materials has put 30 of the best architectural works on display at Dien Hong Garden in Hanoi.

A series of cultural events will be held throughout May at the Vietnam National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism in Son Tay town, Hanoi, according to the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism.

VOV.VN - The Central Culture Committee of the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha solemnly opened the Buddhist Cultural Festival on May 3 at Lang Le Park in Binh Chanh district, Ho Chi Minh City. as part of the 2025 United Nations Day of Vesak.