Ninh Binh seeks global recognition for cliff-based Han-Nom inscriptions
Ninh Binh seeks global recognition for cliff-based Han-Nom inscriptions

The Han-Nom inscriptions on the cliffs of Non Nuoc Mountain in Hoa Lu ward of Ninh Binh province, represent the once-flourishing Han-Nom culture and heritage in Vietnam’s former royal capital.

Ninh Binh seeks global recognition for cliff-based Han-Nom inscriptions
Traditional Vietnamese arts staged in Russia to mark 75 years of diplomatic ties
Traditional Vietnamese arts staged in Russia to mark 75 years of diplomatic ties

VOV.VN - Following the successful performance on July 17, the Le Ngoc Stage continued its cultural exchange and art program titled The Vietnam-Russia Friendship Epic on July 18 at the Moscow Folk Art Center.

Traditional Vietnamese arts staged in Russia to mark 75 years of diplomatic ties
Hoi An embraces creative expression with debut visual art camp
Hoi An embraces creative expression with debut visual art camp

VOV.VN - The ancient town of Hoi An is hosting its first-ever visual art camp at Củi Lũ Art Space, bringing together Vietnamese and Filipino artists to reimagine the city’s cultural heritage through contemporary works created on-site.

Hoi An embraces creative expression with debut visual art camp
Play brings President Ho Chi Minh's legacy to Russian audiences
Play brings President Ho Chi Minh's legacy to Russian audiences

As part of a series of activities marking the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and Russia, the Vietnamese play “The 72nd Petition” was staged in Moscow on July 17, bringing the image and spirit of President Ho Chi Minh to Russian audiences.

Play brings President Ho Chi Minh's legacy to Russian audiences
‘Echoes of a People’ photo exhibition bridges Vietnamese and Israeli cultures
‘Echoes of a People’ photo exhibition bridges Vietnamese and Israeli cultures

VOV.VN - The exhibition features 32 photographs by three Israeli and Vietnamese artists, honoring the diversity of daily life and cultural connections between the two countries.

‘Echoes of a People’ photo exhibition bridges Vietnamese and Israeli cultures
K-pop Lovers Festival to return to Hanoi this July with vibrant activities
K-pop Lovers Festival to return to Hanoi this July with vibrant activities

VOV.VN - The Korean Cultural Centre in Vietnam, in collaboration with the Korea Creative Content Agency (KOCCA) and Seoul Shinmun Daily, is set to host the K-Pop Lovers Festival 2025, an annual celebration dedicated to K-pop fans and Korean cultural enthusiasts in Vietnam.

K-pop Lovers Festival to return to Hanoi this July with vibrant activities
Vietnamese music student earns gold for classical aria at Asia Arts Festival
Vietnamese music student earns gold for classical aria at Asia Arts Festival

VOV.VN - Third-year music student Nguyen Thanh Chuc at the Vietnam National Academy of Music has won the gold prize at the 2025 Asia Arts Festival, currently taking place in Singapore.

Vietnamese music student earns gold for classical aria at Asia Arts Festival
Lee Kwang Soo and Hoang Ha to star in Korean–Vietnamese romantic comedy
Lee Kwang Soo and Hoang Ha to star in Korean–Vietnamese romantic comedy

VOV.VN - Korean actor Lee Kwang Soo and Vietnamese actress Hoang Ha will take on lead roles in the upcoming rom-com movie 'Tay Anh Giu Mot Vi Sao', aka ‘Dreams of You’ in English.

Lee Kwang Soo and Hoang Ha to star in Korean–Vietnamese romantic comedy
Young OVs explore homeland’s gong culture
Young OVs explore homeland’s gong culture

More than 100 young overseas Vietnamese (OVs) from 31 countries and territories immerse themselves in the resonance of traditional gongs in the central province of Dak Lak on July 15 as part of the ongoing Vietnam Summer Camp 2025 held by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ State Commission for Overseas Vietnamese (SCOV).

Young OVs explore homeland’s gong culture
2025 singing festival promotes Vietnam – China friendship
2025 singing festival promotes Vietnam – China friendship

VOV.VN - Vietnamese and Chinese artists will gather together for an art exchange programme this week as part of activities to mark 75 years of diplomatic relations between the two countries and the 2025 Year of Vietnam – China Humanistic Exchange.

2025 singing festival promotes Vietnam – China friendship
Son Doong Cave chosen as location for Bollywood film project SILAA
Son Doong Cave chosen as location for Bollywood film project SILAA

VOV.VN - The breathtaking Son Doong Cave, located in Phong Nha - Ke Bang National Park, central Vietnam, will serve as a key filming location for the upcoming Indian feature film SILAA, directed by renowned Bollywood filmmaker Omung Kumar.

Son Doong Cave chosen as location for Bollywood film project SILAA
Indian director brings film project to spotlight Vietnam’s tourism potential
Indian director brings film project to spotlight Vietnam’s tourism potential

VOV.VN - Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Ho An Phong met with Indian director Rahul Bali, CEO of Innovations India, in Hanoi on July 14 to discuss Vietnam–India film cooperation and upcoming projects promoting Vietnamese tourism to Indian audiences.

Indian director brings film project to spotlight Vietnam’s tourism potential
Tam Nhu named among outstanding candidates for Miss International Queen 2025
Tam Nhu named among outstanding candidates for Miss International Queen 2025

VOV.VN - Vietnamese representative Ha Tam Nhu has been named among the top contenders for the Miss International Queen 2025 crown, according to Missosology, the world’s leading beauty pageant publication, and Philippine-based website Sash Factor.

Tam Nhu named among outstanding candidates for Miss International Queen 2025
First international festival on craft village heritage set for Hanoi this November
First international festival on craft village heritage set for Hanoi this November

VOV.VN - The first international festival on craft village preservation and development is scheduled to take place at the Thang Long Imperial Citadel from November 14 to 18, with additional sideline activities to be held across Hanoi from September through November.

First international festival on craft village heritage set for Hanoi this November
What to know about UNESCO World Culture and Natural Heritages in Vietnam
What to know about UNESCO World Culture and Natural Heritages in Vietnam

VOV.VN - The UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) has so far recognised 11 sites across Vietnam as cultural and natural world heritages. Let’s have a look at them.

What to know about UNESCO World Culture and Natural Heritages in Vietnam
Vietnamese mask featured at Asian cultural exhibition in India
Vietnamese mask featured at Asian cultural exhibition in India

A traditional Vietnamese mask is currently on display at an exhibition spotlighting masks in the cultural confluence of Asia, held at India’s National Crafts Museum in New Delhi.

Vietnamese mask featured at Asian cultural exhibition in India
Watercolour painting exhibition marks 75 years of Vietnam-Poland diplomatic ties
Watercolour painting exhibition marks 75 years of Vietnam-Poland diplomatic ties

VOV.VN - As many as 30 watercolour paintings created by artist Minh Dam, who holds dual Vietnamese and Polish citizenship, are currently on display in Poland, marking 75 years of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and Poland (1950 – 2025).

Watercolour painting exhibition marks 75 years of Vietnam-Poland diplomatic ties
Singer Duc Phuc to represent Vietnam at Intervision 2025 in Russia
Singer Duc Phuc to represent Vietnam at Intervision 2025 in Russia

VOV.VN - Popular singer Duc Phuc, the winner of The Voice Vietnam (2015), has been selected to represent Vietnam at Intervision 2025, an international music contest in Russia this September, announced the organisers of the Vietnamese music show Anh Trai Say Hi (Brothers Say Hi) in partnership with NOMAD MGMT Vietnam.

Singer Duc Phuc to represent Vietnam at Intervision 2025 in Russia
Vietnamese PhD holder crowned Mrs Supranational 2025 in Myanmar
Vietnamese PhD holder crowned Mrs Supranational 2025 in Myanmar

VOV.VN - Dr. Nguyen Thi Huyen, a Doctor of Philosophy in entomology and entrepreneur, has been crowned Mrs. Supranational 2025 after an outstanding performance at the international pageant's grand finale in Myanmar on July 13, surpassing 39 contestants from around the world.

Vietnamese PhD holder crowned Mrs Supranational 2025 in Myanmar
Da Nang Museum opens an exhibition of rare ancient artifacts
Da Nang Museum opens an exhibition of rare ancient artifacts

Many ancient antiques are on display in an exhibition in Da Nang, the most livable city in Vietnam.

Da Nang Museum opens an exhibition of rare ancient artifacts
Hanoi’s street food culture gains ground with Michelin nods
Hanoi’s street food culture gains ground with Michelin nods

Several Hanoi street-side eateries have earned recognition from Michelin, but the question remains: is this enough to elevate the city's vibrant street food scene?

Hanoi’s street food culture gains ground with Michelin nods
Vietnam’s charm captured in Berlin photo exhibition
Vietnam’s charm captured in Berlin photo exhibition

A photo exhibition marking the 50th anniversary of Vietnam–Germany diplomatic relations is underway at the Gardens of the World in central Berlin.

Vietnam’s charm captured in Berlin photo exhibition
Vietnamese designer debuts at Paris Haute Couture Week FW25
Vietnamese designer debuts at Paris Haute Couture Week FW25

VOV.VN - Making his debut at the prestigious Fall-Winter 2025 Haute Couture Fashion Week in Paris, one of the world’s most renowned fashion runways, Vietnamese designer Nguyen Tien Truyen has left a lasting impression with a unique collection, showcasing his bold creativity and exquisite craftsmanship.

Vietnamese designer debuts at Paris Haute Couture Week FW25
Vietnamese contestant crowned Mrs. Grand International 2025 in Myanmar
Vietnamese contestant crowned Mrs. Grand International 2025 in Myanmar

VOV.VN - Surpassing 39 outstanding contestants, Vietnamese representative Nguyen Thi Thua impressed the judges and international audience to be crowned the winner of the Mrs. Grand International 2025 pageant in a vibrant grand finale in Myanmar on July 12.

Vietnamese contestant crowned Mrs. Grand International 2025 in Myanmar
Spectacular Grand Finale lights up Da Nang at DIFF 2025
Spectacular Grand Finale lights up Da Nang at DIFF 2025

VOV.VN - Tens of thousands of spectators gathered along both banks of the Han River in Da Nang on the evening of July 12 to witness a dazzling showdown between Vietnam’s Z121 Vina Pyrotech team and China’s Jiangxi Yangfeng team in the final of the 2025 Da Nang International Fireworks Festival (DIFF).

Spectacular Grand Finale lights up Da Nang at DIFF 2025
A close look at the newly recognised UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site in Vietnam
A close look at the newly recognised UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site in Vietnam

VOV.VN - The UNESCO World Heritage Committee has recognised the Yen Tu – Vinh Nghiem, Con Son, Kiep Bac Complex spanning three localities - Quang Ninh, Bac Giang, and Hai Phong – as a World Cultural Heritage Site.

A close look at the newly recognised UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site in Vietnam
A Vietnamese relic and scenic complex honoured as UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site
A Vietnamese relic and scenic complex honoured as UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site

VOV.VN - The UNESCO World Heritage Committee has recognised the Yen Tu – Vinh Nghiem, Con Son, Kiep Bac Complex spanning three localities - Quang Ninh, Bac Ninh, and Hai Phong – as a World Cultural Heritage Site.

A Vietnamese relic and scenic complex honoured as UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site
Vietnam attends Global Civilisation Dialogue Ministerial Meeting in Beijing
Vietnam attends Global Civilisation Dialogue Ministerial Meeting in Beijing

A delegation from the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, led by Deputy Minister Ho An Phong, attended the Global Civilisation Dialogue Ministerial Meeting, which opened in Beijing, China on July 10.

Vietnam attends Global Civilisation Dialogue Ministerial Meeting in Beijing
Missosology picks Vietnamese contestant among Top 15 at Miss International
Missosology picks Vietnamese contestant among Top 15 at Miss International

VOV.VN - Missosology, the world’s leading publication on beauty pageants, has selected Vietnamese contestant Nguyen Ngoc Kieu Duy as one of the Top 15 hot picks for the upcoming Miss International 2025 pageant.

Missosology picks Vietnamese contestant among Top 15 at Miss International
Finnish Literature Week-Tove Jansson & Moomin 80 Exhibition opens in Hanoi
Finnish Literature Week-Tove Jansson & Moomin 80 Exhibition opens in Hanoi

VOV.VN - Finnish Literature Week-Tove Jansson & Moomin 80 Exhibition kicked off at the headquarters of Kim Dong Publishing House in Hanoi on July 11, celebrating the 80th anniversary of the first Moomin story.

Finnish Literature Week-Tove Jansson & Moomin 80 Exhibition opens in Hanoi
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