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.

VOV.VN - The UNESCO Executive Board has unanimously endorsed Vietnam’s initiative proposing that the United Nations consider proclaiming an “International Decade of Culture for Sustainable Development,” with a proposed timeframe of 2027–2036.

VOV.VN - A video of Miss Vietnam Yen Nhi presenting the “Thang Long Hoi” (Thang Long Festival) costume at the National Costume segment of Miss Grand International 2025 has surpassed 30 million views, earning high praise from international pageant platforms.

VOV.VN - Fashion designer Thanh Huong Bui has unveiled her “Manifeste” collection at Shanghai Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2026 (SFW SS26), featuring Truc Chi, a unique form of traditional Vietnamese paper art.

VOV.VN - Vietnamese actor Quoc Truong has been named the official ambassador for the American supernatural horror film Black Phone 2 in Vietnam, announced by Universal Pictures and its local distributor.

VOV.VN - Vietnamese picture book Dạo bước với Thời Gian (Walking With Time) by Quynh Huong, also known as Hu, has been included in the 2025 White Ravens list, an internationally renowned annual catalogue that highlights the best in children’s and young adult literature.

VOV.VN - Delegates from ASEAN member states and Timor-Leste had the opportunity to view a photo display in Hanoi on October 13, highlighting Vietnam’s distinctive landscapes, people, and culture.

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s Next Top Model, one of the country’s most iconic reality TV shows, concluded its 2025 edition with a dazzling finale in Ho Chi Minh City on October 12, crowning Lai Mai Hoa, a 20-year-old model from Hanoi, as the winner.

VOV.VN - Vietnam has secured the fourth place on the list of best countries for food in the world in the 2025 Readers’ Choice Awards by the US-based travel magazine Condé Nast Traveler.

VOV.VN - The crown for the winner of the first-ever Miss Tourism Ethnic Vietnam 2025 pageant is named the “Purple Ban Flower”, impressing with a design inspired by the terraced rice fields of Northwest Vietnam, a distinctive image of the highland ethnic communities.

VOV.VN - Ariya, the Cham ethnic people’s traditional recitative singing that blends narrative, melody, and artistic lyrics, flourishes in festivals and cultural gatherings but must be preserved for future generations as a vital part of their cultural heritage.

VOV.VN - Four ambassadors’ spouses from the Czech Republic, Japan, Ukraine, and the United States showcased a collection of Áo Dài (traditional Vietnamese long dress) designed by Anh Thu during an international traditional costume show in Hanoi on October 11.

VOV.VN - The Embassy of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) participated in the 1st Cultures of the World Festival in Hanoi, presenting a series of vibrant activities to showcase the unique and rich cultural heritage of the UAE to the people of Hanoi and international friends.

VOV.VN - A large number of locals and tourists are flocking to the Thang Long Imperial Citadel in Hanoi to immerse themselves in vibrant cultural and culinary exchange activities at the first Cultures of World Festival, promoting mutual understanding among nations.