The Vietnam Amazing Cup 2026, an annual national contest that evaluates and ranks the quality of Vietnamese specialty coffee using international standards, has once again affirmed its role as a trusted benchmark for quality and value in Vietnam’s coffee industry.

Politburo’s Resolution No. 80 on developing Vietnamese culture places a stronger emphasis on nurturing talents in traditional arts. It is expected to breathe fresh life into Vietnam’s cultural heritage, as these art forms face mounting challenges in the modern entertainment landscape.​

Internationally acclaimed pianist Kevin Kenner, winner of the 12th International Chopin Piano Competition, will perform in Vietnam next month in a chamber concert titled “In Gratitude”, alongside Vietnamese pianist Nguyen Viet Trung and a quintet of guest artists.

VOV.VN - Not merely a traditional festival, the Then Kin Pang Festival offers visitors a vibrant cultural journey into the life of the White Thai people in the northern region, where beliefs, music, and community activities blend harmoniously within the majestic setting of the northwestern mountains of Vietnam.

VOV.VN - Hung Kings’ Commemoration Day, observed on the 10th day of the third lunar month, honours Vietnam’s legendary founders and highlights enduring cultural values and national identity, a tradition recognised by UNESCO as intangible cultural heritage.

VOV.VN - From street stalls in Vietnam to food trucks in cities around the world, Bánh mì (bread/baguette/sanswich) has emerged as one of the country’s most recognisable culinary exports, winning over international diners with its distinctive blend of flavours, textures and cultural influences.

The International Lion Dance Tournament 2026 opened on April 24 at the An Dong Ward Public Service Centre, bringing together 15 leading lion–dragon dance troupes, including 10 top teams of Vietnam and five invited international teams.

VOV.VN - On April 25 (the 9th day of the third lunar month), large crowds gathered at Hung Kings Temple in Phu Tho province to visit and pay homage to the Hung Kings, believed to be Vietnamese nation’s ancestors, one day ahead of their Commemoration Day.

VOV.VN - Vietnam is looking to further strengthen cultural and artistic cooperation with France’s Royal Opera of Versailles through concrete programmes and artist exchanges.

VOV.VN - French museum Quai Branly – Jacques Chirac will transfer a valuable collection of archival materials to the former imperial city of Hue in central Vietnam, providing important references for the restoration of Can Chanh Palace.

VOV.VN - The second Vietnam–China, China–Vietnam Literary Translation Contest has been launched, aiming to further promote cultural exchange and nurture a new generation of translators between the two countries.

VOV.VN - The Da Nang Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism on the evening of April 24 opened the Da Nang Ao Dai Festival 2026 at the Da Nang Museum, with the theme “Essence of Vietnamese Ao dai – Silk hues of the Han River”.

A vibrant line-up of circus and magic performances from across Vietnam will take centre stage during the upcoming holidays, marking the 51st anniversary of national reunification (April 30) and International Workers’ Day (May 1).​

A Vietnam – Republic of Korea (RoK) co-production film about Grand Lord Tran Hung Dao, one of Vietnam’s greatest military commanders, was unveiled in Seoul on April 23, launching full-scale production preparations with a hefty projected budget of around KRW30 billion (US$20.3 million).

The sixth Cham Ethnic Culture Festival will be held from June 26–28 in Khanh Hoa province, bringing together delegations from seven localities with significant Cham populations, namely Khanh Hoa, Gia Lai, Lam Dong, Tay Ninh, An Giang, Dak Lak and Ho Chi Minh City.

VOV.VN - The central city of Hue will roll out a series of major cultural and tourism activities during the upcoming April 30–May 1 holiday period, led by the “Mystical Imperial Palace” programme scheduled for April 25–28.

VOV.VN - Vietnamese model Truong Tri Truc Diem has drawn attention after appearing in a newly released casting video for the 2026 show by Victoria’s Secret, surprising fans as she had not previously announced her participation.

VOV.VN - An immersive showcase of Korean culture, entertainment, and lifestyle is being rolled out in Hanoi as part of the Korea Culture and Travel Festival 2026, aiming to deepen people-to-people connections and stimulate outbound tourism demand from Vietnam.

An exchange exhibition on art connecting the Maritime Silk Road opened at the China Cultural Centre in Hanoi on April 22.

VOV.VN - Miss World Vietnam 2025 first runner-up Le Phuong Khanh Nhu will represent Vietnam at the 64th Miss International 2026 to be held in Japan this November.

VOV.VN - Well-known Korean actor Jung Il-woo has sparked buzz among Vietnamese fans after sharing photos from his recent trip to Hanoi, even jokingly inviting followers out for hotpot.

VOV.VN - The second Cultural Colours Festival, themed “Bach Viet Ascension,” opened in Ho Chi Minh City on April 22, offering a journey into Vietnam’s traditional cultural heritage.

VOV.VN - Miss World Vietnam 2025 Phan Phuong Oanh is preparing for Miss World 2027, the 74th edition of the pageant set to take place in Tanzania in May 2027.

A special exhibition titled “156 Portraits of Lenin – From the Collection of the V.I. Lenin Memorial in Ulyanovsk” opened at the Ho Chi Minh Museum in Hanoi on April 22.​

VOV.VN - An international art exchange exhibition themed “Cultural Flow” opened on April 22 at Hung Vuong University, organised by the Phu Tho Literature and Arts Associations in coordination with the provincial Fine Arts Association.

VOV.VN - Singer Anh Tu Atus and Linh Ka have been nominated for the 2026 “100 Most Beautiful Faces” list selected by TC Candler, a US-based film, art and beauty review site.

VOV.VN - Each year in the third lunar month, Vu Ban in Ninh Binh becomes especially vibrant with festival drums and vivid colours. The torch procession on the night of the fifth day is the climactic moment, forming a symbol of faith.

VOV.VN - The “Florilèges Français” (French Anthology) concert, exclusively sponsored by Techcombank and Masterise Group, will bring together an international orchestra and acclaimed artists for a world-class musical experience in Hanoi on April 25–26.

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s Giấc Mơ Là Ốc Sên (The Dream Is a Snail) has been named for the Official Selection of the 2026 Cannes Film Festival, where it will compete for the Short Film Palme d’Or.

VOV.VN - The Vietnamese Association in Udon Thani solemnly held a Hung Kings Commemoration ceremony to remember and pay tribute to the Hung Kings, the founders of the nation on April 21, at Khánh An Pagoda in Udon Thani province in northeastern Thailand.