VOV.VN - The UNESCO Executive Board has unanimously endorsed Vietnam’s initiative proposing that the United Nations consider proclaiming an “International Decade of Culture for Sustainable Development,” with a proposed timeframe of 2027–2036.

VOV.VN - Fashion designer Thanh Huong Bui has unveiled her “Manifeste” collection at Shanghai Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2026 (SFW SS26), featuring Truc Chi, a unique form of traditional Vietnamese paper art.

VOV.VN - Vietnamese picture book Dạo bước với Thời Gian (Walking With Time) by Quynh Huong, also known as Hu, has been included in the 2025 White Ravens list, an internationally renowned annual catalogue that highlights the best in children’s and young adult literature.

VOV.VN - Delegates from ASEAN member states and Timor-Leste had the opportunity to view a photo display in Hanoi on October 13, highlighting Vietnam’s distinctive landscapes, people, and culture.

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s Next Top Model, one of the country’s most iconic reality TV shows, concluded its 2025 edition with a dazzling finale in Ho Chi Minh City on October 12, crowning Lai Mai Hoa, a 20-year-old model from Hanoi, as the winner.

VOV.VN - Vietnam has secured the fourth place on the list of best countries for food in the world in the 2025 Readers’ Choice Awards by the US-based travel magazine Condé Nast Traveler.

VOV.VN - The crown for the winner of the first-ever Miss Tourism Ethnic Vietnam 2025 pageant is named the “Purple Ban Flower”, impressing with a design inspired by the terraced rice fields of Northwest Vietnam, a distinctive image of the highland ethnic communities.

VOV.VN - Ariya, the Cham ethnic people’s traditional recitative singing that blends narrative, melody, and artistic lyrics, flourishes in festivals and cultural gatherings but must be preserved for future generations as a vital part of their cultural heritage.

VOV.VN - Four ambassadors’ spouses from the Czech Republic, Japan, Ukraine, and the United States showcased a collection of Áo Dài (traditional Vietnamese long dress) designed by Anh Thu during an international traditional costume show in Hanoi on October 11.

VOV.VN - The Embassy of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) participated in the 1st Cultures of the World Festival in Hanoi, presenting a series of vibrant activities to showcase the unique and rich cultural heritage of the UAE to the people of Hanoi and international friends.

VOV.VN - A large number of locals and tourists are flocking to the Thang Long Imperial Citadel in Hanoi to immerse themselves in vibrant cultural and culinary exchange activities at the first Cultures of World Festival, promoting mutual understanding among nations.

VOV.VN - The World Records Union presented its Guinness World Record certificate to Vietnamese artist Chu Nhat Quang, recognising his artwork as the largest lacquer painting in the world, at a ceremony in Hanoi on October 11.

VOV.VN - The 2025 KOREA X VIETNAM Traditional Musical Exchange Concert (Koviet Sinawi) opened at the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Ho Chi Minh City, on October 10, drawing students and young audiences eager to experience and learn about Korea’s traditional music and culture.

VOV.VN - The rich cultural legacy of Phở, Vietnam’s iconic noodle soup, took centre stage during a talk titled “Phở – The Story of Intangible Culture in the Flow of Creative Industries” in Hanoi on October 11.

VOV.VN - Culture is a continuous flow of humanity, and it serves as the bridge that strengthens mutual understanding, trust, and respect among nations, said Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh at the opening ceremony of the first Cultures of World Festival in Hanoi on October 10.

VOV.VN - Vietnamese singer Vo Hoai Anh will join fellow artists from across Southeast Asia at the ASEAN Friendship Concert 2025, set to take place on in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, October 18.

The ongoing Yen Tu Autumn Festival 2025 in the northern province of Quang Ninh, held under the theme “Meditative colors of autumn,” promises to be a captivating cultural and spiritual event.

VOV.VN - Vietnamese representative Duong Ngoc Anh finished among the Top 30 finalists at the Miss Asia Pacific International 2025 pageant, which concluded in the Philippines on October 8.

VOV.VN - The third edition of the UOB Painting of the Year (POY) Vietnam has crowned local artist Cao Van Thuc as the top winner for his lacquer painting titled "Gắn kết tạm thời" (lit. Temporary Bond), which showcases the beauty of Vietnamese labourers.

VOV.VN - The 20th "Hanoi in My Heart" exhibition opened at the Temple of Literature on October 8, showcasing 80 photographs that vividly capture the image of a modern and innovative capital on its journey of development.

The Quang Ninh Food Festival 2025, themed “Quang Ninh – Convergence of the Best Food”, will take place from October 30 to November 2 at Sun Carnival Square in Bai Chay ward.

VOV.VN - The Italian Film Festival 2025 is scheduled to take place in Hanoi from October 20 to 25, offering Vietnamese audiences a window into contemporary Italian cinema.

VOV.VN - A vibrant 10‑hour music festival, Y‑Concert, will take place in the northern region on December 20, set to become the largest cultural and entertainment event of the year‑end.

Vietnam brought the flavours and colours of its culture to Brussels during the Hakuna Matata Festival, using food, traditions, and art to share a message of peace and friendship.

As Vietnam's cultural heritage elements face mounting threats from natural forces, the passage of time, and human negligence, the nation is increasingly turning to international collaboration as a lifeline for preservation efforts that domestic resources alone cannot sustain.

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s iconic Ao Dai (traditional long dress) has been in the spotlight in a unique cultural show titled “Journey Connecting Heritages – Ao Dai on the Heritage Road” at Columbia University’s historic campus in New York.

Home to more than 500 Vietnamese-language books, the Vietnamese Bookcase at Phat Tich Pagoda in Vientiane has become a familiar destination for students of the pagoda’s free Vietnamese classes, serving as a bridge nurturing a love for the Vietnamese language, culture, and knowledge among the Lao community.

VOV.VN - Vietnam, rich in cultural heritage with diverse regions, ethnicities, beliefs, and customs, views this diversity not only as a precious heritage but also as a strategic resource for sustainable development and strengthening its national standing in the context of international integration.

VOV.VN - Kim Dong Publishing House on October 5 officially introduced the classic manga Monster by Naoki Urasawa to Vietnamese readers, a work widely regarded as a milestone in shaping modern psychological-crime manga in Japan.

Artists from the Vietnam Cultural Centre in France, invited as an honorary guest, brought distinctive performances to the vibrant atmosphere of the Korean Expo 2025 held in Paris on October 4.