The Vietnam Festival 2025 opened on May 31 at Yoyogi Park, Tokyo, featuring a diverse programme designed to offer visitors a full experience of Vietnam’s charm.

VOV.VN - The host team from Da Nang (Vietnam 1) wowed the audience with a spectacular fireworks performance during the opening night of the 2025 Da Nang International Fireworks Festival (DIFF 2025) on May 31.

VOV.VN - The northern border province of Lang Son marked International Yoga Day 2025 with a vibrant celebration and Indian cultural exchange on May 31, highlighting the locality’s rich cultural heritage, scenic landscapes, and welcoming people to domestic and international audiences alike.

VOV.VN - Nguyen Van Phuong, chairman of the People’s Committee of Hue city, has decided to establish a council to assess the condition and propose preservation and restoration plans for the Nguyen Dynasty’s imperial throne, a recognised national treasure, that was recently damaged by a visitor.

VOV.VN - A striking portrait of a Red Dao woman sitting beside her great-grandchild in a dim, smoky room in northern mountainous Lao Cai province has claimed the grand prize at the National Geographic Traveller (UK) Photography Competition 2025.

VOV.VN - Nguyen Minh Khac and Vo Cao Ky Duyen will represent Vietnam at the Mister and Miss Supranational 2025 pageants, both scheduled to be held in Poland this June.

An exhibition featuring Ao Dai (Vietnam's traditional long dress) through historical periods opened at the Quang Ninh Museum in Ha Long city on May 29.

VOV.VN - Huynh Tran Y Nhi, Vietnam’s representative at the ongoing 72nd Miss World pageant in India, has earned a place among the Top 20 finalists in the Multimedia Challenge.

VOV.VN - The Indian folk dance group Mudra Creations has begun a tour across Vietnam from May 28 to 31, aiming to foster cultural exchange and strengthen Vietnam - India relations.

A Vietnamese painter’s deep connection with Russia is the focus of an exhibition which opened in Moscow on May 26 as part of celebrations marking the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and the Russian Federation (January 30, 1950 – 2025).

VOV.VN - As many as eight stunning photos about the essence of Vietnam captured by both Vietnamese and foreign photographers have been shortlisted for the World Food Photography Awards 2025.

VOV.VN - Huynh Tran Y Nhi, Vietnam’s representative at the ongoing Miss World pageant in India, has been named among the Top 8 finalists in the Beauty With A Purpose segment.

VOV.VN - A special concert was held at the Hanoi Opera House on May 26 evening, commemorating the 107th anniversary of Azerbaijan’s Independence Day (May 28, 1918 - 2025).

VOV.VN - Party General Secretary To Lam and his spouse, together with French President Emmanuel Macron and his spouse, have visited the Temple of Literature in Hanoi to gain insights into Vietnamese culture.

Near Kita-Sakado station in Saitama prefecture, a small bookstore, run by a young Vietnamese entrepreneur, has become a rendezvous for the Vietnamese community in Japan.

VOV.VN - The Indian Film Festival opened on May 23 in northern Lai Chau province, featuring screenings of four acclaimed Bollywood films: RRR, English Vinglish, Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara (You Only Live Once), and Dangal (Wrestling Competition).

An exhibition about President Ho Chi Minh opened on May 23 at the Vietnam pavilion at EXPO 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan.

VOV.VN - Vietnamese representative Huynh Tran Y Nhi was unable to advance to the Top 20 in the Head to Head Challenge, a sub-contest held on May 23 as part of the ongoing Miss World pageant in India.

VOV.VN - Renowned Vietnamese vocalist Tung Duong made history in Tokyo on May 22 by becoming the first Vietnamese artist to receive recognition at the Music Awards Japan (MAJ), the largest international music award of its kind in the country.

“Happy Vietnam 2025”, an annual photography and video award, was launched in Hanoi on May 22 with a view to showcasing the country’s achievements in human rights protection.

Following the successful Vietnamese Film Week in Athens, a series of Vietnamese films were screened in Thessaloniki, the second-largest city in Greece, from May 16 to 20.

VOV.VN - Vietnamese contestant Huynh Tran Y Nhi is encountering an uphill struggle at Miss World 2025 following her elimination from the Talent segment.

The Department of International Cooperation under the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and China’s Nanning Municipal Bureau of Culture, Radio, Television, and Tourism on May 21 jointly organised a cultural exchange and tourism promotion programme in Hanoi.

As part of Vietnam Week in St. Petersburg (May 19–23), a Vietnamese Language and Culture Festival was held on May 21 at High School No. 488 in the city’s Vyborg district, Russia.

VOV.VN - The 21st Southern Fruit Festival will take place from June 1 to August 31 at Suoi Tien Theme Park in District 9, Ho Chi Minh City, offering a range of diverse activities for both domestic and international visitors.

VOV.VN - Missosology, the world’s leading publication on beauty pageants, has named Vietnam’s Huynh Tran Y Nhi among the top 10 Miss World 2025 contenders in its recent second hot picks.

Paintings on Vietnam and President Ho Chi Minh by late artist Tuman Zhumabaev are on display at an exhibition in St. Petersburg within the framework of the Vietnam Week in the Russian city from May 19-23, and on the occasion of the 135th birth anniversary of the late Vietnamese leader (May 19, 1890 - 2025).

The Vietnamese community in Leipzig city coordinated with Leipzig Zoo to organise "Vietnam Cultural Days" from May 17-18 to celebrate the 50th founding anniversary of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and Germany (1975 - 2025).

VOV.VN - Huynh Thi Thanh Thuy, winner of Miss International 2024, has been named sixth in the Top 10 Timeless Beauty 2024, as announced on May 19 by Missosology, a leading global publication on beauty pageants.

A solemn ceremony was held on May 19 at the President Ho Chi Minh Memorial Site in Nachok village, Muang district, Nakhon Phanom province, northeastern Thailand, to mark the 135th birth anniversary of the late Vietnamese leader.