A contemporary craft art space opened at 61 Trang Tien street in Cua Nam ward, Hanoi, on August 26, as part of activities marking the 81st anniversary of National Day (September 2, 1945–2026).

VOV.VN - Vietnamese director Nguyen Hoang Diep's feature film 1982 has been selected for the Vision-Asia section at the 31st Busan International Film Festival (BIFF).

Seventeen provinces and cities will gather in the central province of Gia Lai in September for “Tourism and Cultural Space – Integration and Outreach”, an exhibition highlighting the richness of Vietnam’s heritage, landscapes and tourism products as part of Visit Vietnam Year – Gia Lai 2026.

The Republic of Korea (RoK)’s fandom business BeMyFriends is stepping up its expansion into the Vietnamese market through a strategic partnership with MMusic, a Vietnamese entertainment company.

VOV.VN - Miss Charm Vietnam 2026 has officially kicked off in Ho Chi Minh City under the theme "Beauty Born from Culture" to find Vietnam's representative for the international Miss Charm pageant.

The Hanoi Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Beijing Municipal Cultural Heritage Bureau (China) on August 25 signed a bilateral memorandum of understanding (MoU) on cooperation in preserving and promoting the heritage values of the Vietnamese capital’s iconic Van Mieu – Quoc Tu Giam complex.

VOV.VN - Ao dai, Vietnam’s traditional long dress, has taken centre stage at an East Asian cultural showcase in Singapore, blending traditional Vietnamese fabrics and motifs with Peranakan influences to promote heritage, deepen mutual understanding and strengthen ties between the two countries.

VOV.VN - The Vietnamese Embassy in Sri Lanka held a ceremony in Colombo on August 24 to mark the 81st anniversary of Vietnam’s National Day (September 2), showcasing Vietnamese culture through traditional costumes, handicrafts, tea and cuisine.

VOV.VN - An exhibition bringing a generation’s wartime memories from the Truong Son Trail to Legendary Route 1C to life opened at the Vietnamese Women’s Museum in Hanoi on August 25, ahead of National Day on September 2.

The Vietnam National Fine Arts Museum in Hanoi opened an exhibition titled “Memories of unforgettable years” on August 25, drawing strong interest from the public and art lovers.

An exhibition will take place in the central province of Gia Lai from September 5-9 as part of Visit Vietnam Year – Gia Lai 2026, with the participation of 17 provinces and cities.

VOV.VN - Singer Tung Duong will give a 10-minute opening performance ahead of the second leg of the ASEAN Cup 2026 final between Vietnam and Thailand at My Dinh National Stadium in Hanoi on the evening of August 26.

VOV.VN - Nearly 40,000 spectators gathered at Van Phuc Urban Area in Ho Chi Minh City on August 23 to partake in the “Fatherland in Our Hearts” 2026, a three-chapter political - art programme that brought together music, history, military and police formations, and thousands of voices united in national pride.

VOV.VN - A 26-member young chamber orchestra from the Ho Chi Minh City Conservatory of Music has brought Vietnamese music to Moscow alongside classical works by European masters, earning warm applause from Russian and international audiences at the IV Festival of World Youth Orchestras.

VOV.VN - After visiting Quang Ninh and Hai Phong, 111 Miss World 2026 contestants have continued their journey in Khanh Hoa, the final destination in their Vietnam experience before the grand finale slated for September 5.

VOV.VN - Held after the harvest season, Xip Xi is a traditional festival of the White Thai community in Phu Yen commune, Son La province, that has been passed down through generations as a celebration of children, gratitude for the buffalo and hopes for peace and prosperity.

VOV.VN - The Thăk Côn Festival, also known as the Coconut Offering Festival, brings a 300-year-old Khmer spiritual tradition from southern Vietnam to Hanoi, blending traditional beliefs with Theravada Buddhist practices in a tradition recognised as a national intangible cultural heritage in 2025.

VOV.VN - Da Nang is set to host GBA Oktoberfest Vietnam 2026, billed as Southeast Asia’s largest German beer festival, with organisers unveiling plans for the event at a press conference on August 21.

VOV.VN - In the days leading up to the “Fatherland in Our Hearts” 2026 concert, military and police personnel are stepping up rehearsals, perfecting formations, movements and ceremonial drills for the special performance at Van Phuc Urban Area in Ho Chi Minh City on August 23.

VOV.VN - Hanoi is set to become a major destination during the National Day holiday, with fireworks and a range of cultural and artistic activities planned across the city.

To mark the 81st anniversary of the succesful August Revolution (August 19, 1945–2026) and Vietnam’s National Day (September 2, 1945–2026), the Hanoi Cultural and Library Centre is hosting a thematic exhibition on the historic revolution of 1945 at 47 Ba Trieu street, Cua Nam ward.

VOV.VN -The French Institute in Vietnam, in collaboration with local partners, opened the photo exhibition (L’Intersection du Vietnam) in Da Lat City on August 20, featuring works by three French photographers: Daniel Roussel, Gilbert Bertrand, and Lily Franey.

VOV.VN - At each edition of the ASEAN Film Festival in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (China), Vietnamese cinematic works have consistently made a strong impression and left various emotional resonances among viewers, serving as a bridge to help international friends better understand Vietnam’s culture, land, and people.

VOV.VN - The second Thang Long–Hanoi Festival 2026 themed “Heritage Flow” is slated for September 11 to 20 with the aim of connecting heritage values with art, creativity, and contemporary life.

VOV.VN - Vietnamese beauty Le Nguyen Bao Ngoc has secured another notable achievement at the 73rd Miss World pageant, earning a place in the Top 60 of the first round of the Top Model competition.

Dak Lak province is implementing a project to seek UNESCO Global Geopark recognition for Phu Yen Geopark, aiming to preserve its rich geological, natural, cultural and historical heritage while leveraging these values to promote sustainable tourism, and improve local livelihoods.

VOV.VN - MultiMedia JSC, the rights holder for The Face Vietnam reality television show, announced that it has secured the production rights for The Face Asia, opening up opportunities for young Vietnamese models to connect with international brands, runways and entertainment markets.

VOV.VN - Vietnamese artists SOOBIN and Binz will share the stage with international music producers and artists on the evening of August 20 at the Ho Guom Opera House in Hanoi.

VOV.VN - Hue City in central Vietnam will host the 2026 ASEAN Cultural Arts Photo Exhibition under the theme “Colors of ASEAN Culture” along the southern bank of the Huong River this December.

The television series “Operation CM12” will premiere on August 22, airing at 9:10 pm every Saturday and Sunday on the People’s Public Security Television channel (ANTV).