A bilingual photo book titled "Vietnam - Un voyage mémoriel" (Vietnam – a journey of memory) was released in Paris on August 12, offering a visual bridge between Vietnam and France as the Southeast Asian nation is preparing for the 80th anniversary of August Revolution and National Day (September 2).

VOV.VN - A dozen of feature films are being introduced to audiences through 121 free screenings throughout August and September as part of celebrations for the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution (August 19) and National Day (September 2).

VOV.VN - The south-central province of Khanh Hoa will be the venue for the final round of the Miss Ocean Vietnam 2025 pageant slated for September 11 to 20.

The People’s Committee of central Hue city on August 11 issued a plan to restore the Nguyen Dynasty (1802-1945) imperial throne, a nationally recognised treasure.

VOV.VN - A total of 500 celebrated Vietnamese artists will gather for a special concert themed “Tự hào là người Việt Nam” (Proud to Be Vietnamese) at My Dinh National Stadium in Hanoi on August 17 to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution and National Day.

VOV.VN - A special exhibition featuring 80 paintings by Vietnamese artists will open on August 15 at the Vietnam Fine Arts Museum in Hanoi to mark the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution (August 19, 1945-2025) and National Day (September 2).

VOV.VN - Hyolyn, former member of the K-pop girl group SISTAR from the Republic of Korea (RoK), will hold a special fan concert titled “HYOLYN’S PRIVATE PARTY – Fan Concert in Vietnam” on September 27 in Ho Chi Minh City.

Vietnamese Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Nguyen Van Hung and his Korean counterpart Chae Hwi Young co-chaired a Vietnam – Republic of Korea (RoK) dialogue on cultural industry cooperation in Seoul on August 11, as part of the ongoing state visit by Party General Secretary To Lam and his spouse.

VOV.VN - Le Nguyen Bao Ngoc, first runner-up of Miss World Vietnam 2022 and winner of Miss Intercontinental 2022, will represent Vietnam at the 73rd Miss World competition.

VOV.VN - As many as 50,000 spectators on August 10 attended the political–artistic programme entitled ‘To Quoc Trong Tim’ (Homeland in Our Hearts) at My Dinh National Stadium in Hanoi, celebrating 80 years of National Day.

VOV.VN - The Miss Tourism Identity Vietnam 2026 pageant was launched in Quang Ngai province on August 10 to find ambassadors to promote Vietnamese culture and tourism to international friends.

VOV.VN - Eifman Ballet, a renowned contemporary ballet company from St. Petersburg, Russia, will make its Vietnam debut as part of the Eifman Ballet World Tour, offering audiences a rare opportunity to experience the contemporary ballet masterpiece Anna Karenina in Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi.

VOV.VN - Hanoi is scheduled to hold a fireworks display on the evening of August 10 as part of the art and political programme “The Fatherland in Our Hearts” to mark the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution (August 19) and National Day (September 2).

VOV.VN - The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) has recently competed the restoration of three heritage sites damaged by Typhoon Yagi in September 2024 in Vietnam.

A new trend is rising among young Vietnamese that involves showcasing their heritage through photos, performances, and social media.

VOV.VN - The World Police Music Festival 2025 opened at the Hoan Kiem pedestrian zone in Hanoi on August 9, attracting large crowds of locals and tourists.

A photo exhibition marking the 80th anniversary of Vietnam’s first general election (January 6, 1946 – 2026) and reviewing the performance of Ho Chi Minh City's delegation of 15th National Assembly (NA) deputies was inaugurated on August 7 on Nguyen Hue pedestrian street.

VOV.VN - Dozens of Vietnamese and international artists are set to perform at the Arts Festival Autumn Melodies 2025 which is scheduled to take place at the Ho Chi Minh City Opera House from August 15 to 24.

Eleven bands representing eight nations will converge in Hanoi for the World Police Music Festival 2025, scheduled for August 9 to 10.

VOV.VN - The 24th Vietnam Film Festival is scheduled to take place in Ho Chi Minh City from November 21 to 25, aiming to honour outstanding cinematic works and artists that have made significant contributions to the country’s film industry.

VOV.VN - Indian actor Harshvardhan Rane has become one of just 100 Indians to successfully complete the challenging Son Doong Cave Expedition in Vietnam - a journey through the world’s largest natural cave located in Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park, Quang Binh province.

VOV.VN - The Vietnam Film Institute will host a workshop in Hanoi on August 8 to highlight the role of cinematic heritage in cultural cooperation between Vietnam and the United States.

VOV.VN - A painting contest themed “I love Hanoi - City for peace” was launched in Hanoi on August 5, aiming to inspire love for peace and admiration for Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam, among both Vietnamese and international children.

VOV.VN - The New Zealand Herald on August 4 published an article written by Indian writer Ankita Mahabir, highlighting five immersive encounters that offered her a rare and profound glimpse into Vietnam’s living Cham culture.

VOV.VN - A 300-metre-long wall located close to Saigon Zoo and Botanical Garden in Ho Chi Minh City has been transformed into a series of large murals by a group of artists, created to commemorate upcoming major national holidays.

An exhibition honouring Vietnamese women and their role in the nation's struggle for independence has opened in Mexico city, celebrating the strong ties between Vietnam and Mexico.

VOV.VN - The preliminary round of the Miss Grand Vietnam 2025 is set to begin in Ho Chi Minh City on August 11, kicking off a series of vibrant activities in the journey to crown this year’s winner.

Swedish fiddler Mats Eden and Vietnamese musician Ngo Tra My will perform together on August 5 in Hanoi.

VOV.VN - A 1974 painting titled Mona Lisa by renowned Vietnamese artist Mai Trung Thu is currently on display at the exhibition “Roots That Keep Growing”, held at the Quang San Museum of Art in Ho Chi Minh City.

The “Vietnam – Colours from the Tropics” Cultural Festival in Moscow, Russia, has wrapped up after drawing 968,000 local residents and visitors, surpassing expectations and surprising organisers with the vibrant interest it sparked in the Russian capital.