The digitalisation of cultural heritage is emerging as a powerful tool to “awaken” collective memory while unlocking new resources for development, as Vietnam accelerates national digital transformation under Resolution No. 57-NQ/TW of the Politburo.

A Vietnamese children’s picture book about healing and rediscovering peace has captured international attention, with Khu Vườn Trong Tim Ta (The Garden Within Us) earning a place on the BRAW Amazing Bookshelf list of 150 outstanding titles worldwide.

Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Chi Dung has signed Decision No. 611/QD-TTg dated April 4 approving the project on digital transformation in the cultural sector to 2030, with a vision to 2045.

VOV.VN - Bánh mì (Vietnamese baguettes) has been ranked third among the world’s top 25 sandwiches, marking its second appearance on CNN’s global list.

VOV.VN - Huong Giang, Miss International Queen 2018, has been predicted to win the Miss Grand International All Stars title in a top 20 forecast released by Parade of Beauty.

VOV.VN - Nguyen Tran Ha Linh, an 18-year-old contestant from Ninh Binh, has outperformed 19 finalists of the Miss Multicultural Vietnam 2026 pageant to win the crown.

VOV.VN - Vietnamese cultural performances left a strong impression on the public at the second Châteaudun carnival parade, themed “A Wonderful World”, held on April 4 by the municipal authorities of Châteaudun in Eure-et-Loir, central France.

Located in the heart of Ho Chi Minh City, Nguyen Van Binh Book Street has, over a decade of formation and development, become an “undercurrent” nurturing reading culture and shaping the humanistic urban identity of the southern largest hub.

VOV.VN - Hanoi authorities have announced an ambitious plan to comprehensively digitise the capital’s cultural heritage, as part of efforts to modernise cultural management and promote Vietnam’s cultural identity globally.

VOV.VN - Each year on Ly Son Island of central Quang Ngai province, a unique festival called Lễ khao lề thế lính Hoàng Sa (Hoang Sa Flotilla Ritual) is held, bringing history, spirituality, and the sea together in a powerful tribute to Vietnam’s maritime past.

VOV.VN - Marking a decade-long journey of introducing Vietnamese culture to global audiences, artist Le Huu Hieu has confirmed his solo exhibition “Tằm” will be presented at the Vietnam Pavilion under the theme “Vietnam: Art in Global Flow” at the Venice Art Biennale 61.

French guest conductor Zahia Ziouani is set to perform in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City with two leading orchestras, the Vietnam National Symphony Orchestra (VNSO) and the Ho Chi Minh City Ballet Symphony Orchestra and Opera (HBSO).

VOV.VN - Vietnamese ballet dancer Nguyen Duc Hieu has won first prize in the Open Age Dance Performance category at the Chengdu International Grand Finals of the Asia-Pacific Arts Festival, held recently in China.

Vietnamese Ambassador to Austria Vu Le Thai Hoang on April 1 met with the family of acclaimed Austrian children’s writer Mira Lobe in Vienna, honouring her enduring contributions to global children’s literature and the lasting impact of her works in Vietnam.

VOV.VN - A music night titled “Nối vòng tay lớn” (Joining Hands in Unity) will be held in Singapore to honor the musical legacy of Trinh Cong Son, a renowned Vietnamese songwriter, and bring his music closer to the Vietnamese community overseas.

VOV.VN - An award ceremony and exhibition for the “Denmark in Your Eyes” painting competition 2025–2026 were held on April 2 to mark the 55th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and Denmark, helping promote messages of green living and sustainable development among young people.

By removing institutional barriers, accelerating heritage digitalisation, and forging stronger links with tourism, Ho Chi Minh City is moving beyond preservation to transform traditional theatre into a competitive cultural industry, leveraging the “soft power” of culture as Vietnam deepens integration into the world.

VOV.VN - A concert themed 'New generation' featuring the talented artists of the Ho Chi Minh City Conservatory Young Orchestra (HCYO), will be held on April 3 under the baton of Hungarian conductor Andrea Daru, marking the 70th anniversary of the Ho Chi Minh City Conservatory of Music.

A series of cultural and artistic activities highlighting the identities of Vietnam’s 54 ethnic groups will be held at the Vietnam National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism in Hanoi’s Doai Phuong commune from April 17–19.

VOV.VN - Nestled on the serene outskirts of Hanoi, Phung Xa craft village has been weaving delicate lotus silk for centuries, where artisans transform lotus fibers into shimmering, ethereal fabrics.

VOV.VN - Gangneung City, a locality in the Republic of Korea’s Gangwon Province, has announced its collaboration with the Gangwon Tourism Organisation and Hanoi-based Korea Tourism Organisation (KTO) office to support a Vietnamese film crew from Yeah1 producing a travel reality show in the city, Yonhap News reported.

VOV.VN - The Vietnam National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism, on the outskirts of Hanoi, is hosting a month-long series of cultural activities from April 1 to May 3, celebrating Vietnam’s ethnic diversity.

VOV.VN - The Vietnamese horror film Quy Nhap Trang 2 (The Corpse 2) is set to open in Australia and New Zealand on April 2, following strong box office performance at home.

VOV.VN - Paintings by Vietnamese painters Mai Trung Thu and Le Pho fetched tens of billions of Vietnamese dong at Sotheby's Modern & Contemporary Evening Auction in Hong Kong (China) on March 29, exceeding initial estimates.

VOV.VN - The Embassy of Vietnam in Thailand, in collaboration with the Faculty of Humanities at Srinakharinwirot University (SWU), recently organised the Vietnamese-speaking contest “My Viet Nam Story 2026” in Bangkok.

VOV.VN - Vietnam Taco Fest 2026 will take place on April 18 at Naco 100 Garden on Au Co Street in Hanoi, with around 1,000 participants expected, bringing Mexican street cuisine back to the capital.

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s hit reality show “Anh trai vượt ngàn chông gai” (Call Me By Fire Vietnam) is set to return for its second season in June 2026, bringing notable changes that promise to reshape the competition format and audience experience.

VOV.VN - The Mui Ne Antiquities Museum in Lam Dong province, southern Vietnam, is digitising artefacts to preserve, introduce and promote the value of cultural heritage, enabling broader public access and meeting demand for research and tourism through online platforms.

Deepening international integration and rapid advances in science and technology are directly affecting efforts to preserve and promote the traditional cultural values of ethnic minority groups, highlighting the need for a coherent and effective legal framework to improve governance in the ethnic culture sector.

VOV.VN - “La bande dessinée sans frontières” (comics without borders), a Francophone comic festival, is scheduled to take place in Ho Chi Minh City for the first time on April 4.