VOV.VN - The 2025 Korea-Vietnam Cultural Arts Exchange Exhibition themed “Love and Friendship” opened at the Fine Arts Exhibition House in Hanoi on October 23 as part of activities to strengthen cultural exchange between the two countries.

VOV.VN - On October 24, singer My Anh will be the only Vietnamese artist to perform at APEC Woman on Music 2025, a concert to be held in celebration of the APEC Summit in the Republic of Korea (RoK).

VOV.VN - Legendary American violinist Joshua Bell will make his Hanoi debut at the “Fantastique!” concert to be held at Ho Guom Opera House on October 31.

VOV.VN - The Belgium Culture & Food Festival (B.Fest) 2025, the fifth of its kind, is scheduled to take place in Hai Phong from October 24 to 26, bringing the vibrancy of Belgium to Vietnam.

VOV.VN - The international photography biennale, Photo Hanoi’25, is set to take place from November 1 to 30 across the capital, featuring more than 170 artists, photographers, experts, and curators from 21 countries, with the support of 25 professional organisations.

VOV.VN - The Thang Long Imperial Citadel, Hoan Kiem (Returned Sword) Lake, the Temple of Literature, and the Hanoi Museum will serve as venues for more than 30 cultural, artistic and tourism activities taking place from November 1 to 16 as part of the Thang Long-Hanoi Festival 2025.

The Kate Festival 2025 of the Cham Brahman community opened on October 20 in Ninh Phuoc district, Khanh Hoa province, celebrating the Cham people’s rich spiritual and cultural traditions.

VOV.VN - The 2025 Green Food Festival, due to take place at Binh Phu Park in Ho Chi Minh City from October 31 to November 4, is expected to set a national record by showcasing 200 vegetarian dishes made from lotus.

VOV.VN - A Grand Final Gala and Paris Fashion Week Vietnam 2025 are set to be held in Ho Chi Minh City on October 23, gathering models of Supertalent World Group from 30 countries and designers from Vancouver Fashion Week, Milan Fashion Week and world's leading brands.

Latest archaeological research has revealed the ancient double-hulled boat (catamaran) unearthed recently in the northern province of Bac Ninh, dates back about 1,800-1,600 years ago, leading to a technical legacy of the Dong Son people.

The 2025 National Cheo Festival, one of the country’s most anticipated traditional theatre events, is back with a rich line-up of performances showcasing both artistic heritage and fresh creative energy.

VOV.VN - Vietnamese representative Trinh My Anh on October 20 left Ho Chi Minh City for the Philippines where she is competing for a title at the Miss Earth 2025 pageant.

VOV.VN - Two major film stars from Hong Kong (China), martial arts legend Sammo Hung and actor Louis Koo, are scheduled to visit Ho Chi Minh City for the upcoming Hong Kong Film Gala Presentation in Vietnam this November.

The 2025 'Great Unity of Ethnic Groups – Vietnamese Cultural Heritage Week', aims to preserve and promote the tradition of national unity, honour the cultural heritage of Vietnamese ethnic groups.

VOV.VN - Ao Dai (Vietnamese traditional long dress) was featured at an international concert in Budapest, opening the performance of opera singer Miklósa Erika and the Budapest Jazz Orchestra in celebration of Vietnamese Women’s Day on October 20.

VOV.VN - Vietnamese actor Lien Binh Phat has become the focus of Asian media attention after winning Best Leading Actor (Shi Di) at the 2025 Golden Bell Awards in Taiwan (China), one of the region’s most prestigious television honours.

VOV.VN - On the evening of October 18, nearly 4,000 Vietnamese fans were were immersed in Secret Garden’s musical world as the legendary Nordic duo performed in Vietnam for the first time, marking the opening of their 30th-anniversary world tour.

VOV.VN - Speaker of the Hungarian National Assembly Kover Laszlo on the morning of October 19 cut the ribbon to open a photo exhibition featuring early-20th-century images of Ho Chi Minh City taken by Hungarian naval doctor Dezső as part of his official visit to Vietnam.

VOV.VN - The Vietnam Phở Festival 2025 opened at Our Tampines Hub in Singapore on October 18, drawing large crowds to sample Vietnamese cuisine and explore cultural exhibits.

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s “Thang Long Hoi” (Thang Long Festival) costume, worn by beauty queen Yen Nhi, has been voted one of the Top 10 Best National Costumes at the Miss Grand International (MGI) 2025 pageant, currently taking place in Bangkok, Thailand.

VOV.VN - Renowned European music duo Secret Garden met with the press in Hanoi on October 17, ahead of their first-ever concert in Vietnam, which will take place at the National Convention Center on October 18.

VOV.VN - Vietnam and Japan are stepping up cooperation in developing cultural industries, viewing culture as both a spiritual foundation and a strategic driver for sustainable development.

VOV.VN - The Vietnam National Fine Arts Museum is set to debut a new cultural tourism product titled “Museum Night”, offering visitors a unique opportunity to explore the museum after dark and enjoy a rich blend of art and interactive experiences.

VOV.VN - The Japanese Autumn Festival Aki Matsuri will be held at the Japan Foundation Centre for Cultural Exchange in Hanoi on October 18-19, offering the public a unique opportunity to experience the rich culture of Japan in the cool, autumn atmosphere.

The Hanoi Museum, in collaboration with the American Museum of Natural History, organised a workshop on enhancing photo preservation capacity in Hanoi on October 15 as part of the project to conserve memories linked to the Indochina war in Lai Xa photography village, Hoai Duc commune.

VOV.VN - After a 15-hour flight from Oslo (Norway), Fionnuala Sherry and Rolf Løvland, the core members of the music duo Secret Garden, arrived at Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi on October 16, ready for their special performance at the National Convention Centre two days later.

VOV.VN - The fifth Regional Conference of the Organisation of World Heritage Cities - Asia and the Pacific (OWHC-AP) concluded on October 16 in Hue city, following three days of productive discussions.

VOV.VN - The Deutschlandfest (Germany Festival) will be held at Hanoi’s iconic Hoan Kiem Lake from October 17 to 19 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Germany and Vietnam.

VOV.VN - More than 20 Vietnamese publishers and cultural organisations brought more than 1,200 books to the Frankfurt Book Fair 2025 which opened on October 15 in Germany.

A concert entitled Kết Nối Giai Điệu Việt - Mỹ (Connecting Vietnamese-American Melodies) will bring a vibrant cultural exchange and inspire young people to connect with music on October 16 in Hanoi.