An exhibition celebrating the life and legacy of President Ho Chi Minh opened on May 16 at the Presidential Palace’s relic site dedicated to the late leader in Hanoi, marking the 135th birth anniversary of the founder of modern Vietnam (May 19, 1890 – 2025).

VOV.VN - The cast of “Anh Trai Say Hi” (Say Hi Never Say Goodbye) is set to thrill overseas Vietnamese spectators in the United States with a highly anticipated concert in Las Vegas scheduled for July 26 - 27, according to the show’s official fan page.

VOV.VN - Model Vu Linh has been selected to represent Vietnam at the coming Manhunt International 2025 pageant set to take place in Bangkok, Thailand, on June 10.

VOV.VN - The Danang People’s Committee has announced plans to host Enjoy Danang Festival 2025 from June 19 to 23 at East Sea Park and other popular venues across the city, featuring cultural, artistic, and sporting events that will further reinforce the city’s reputation as one of Asia’s premier destinations for festivals and events.

VOV.VN - Vietnam emerges as a promising international film hub at Cannes 2025, featuring diverse locations and expanding industry opportunities.

VOV.VN - The Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism has recognised four new cultural practices as part of Vietnam’s national intangible cultural heritage.

A Greek-language edition of the biography of President Ho Chi Minh officially made debut on May 12, part of activities marking the 135th birth anniversary of the late Vietnamese leader (May 19, 1890–2025).

VOV.VN - The Vietnamese Film Week 2025 kicked off in Athens, Greece, on May 12 evening, marking a significant milestone in cultural diplomacy between the two countries.

The Vietnamese Embassy and community in Angola have recently taken part in the second Petro Sem Fronteiras – a cultural and sporting exchange organised by the Petro de Luanda Club and the Angolan Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

A film week commemorating the 135th birth anniversary of President Ho Chi Minh (May 19, 1890–2025) opened in Vinh city, the central province of Nghe An, on May 12 evening.

VOV.VN - A Vietnamese tourism promotion program was held on May 12 at the Vietnam Cultural Centre in Paris, France, featuring products focused on eco-sustainable tourism, historical and cultural experiences, coastal tourism, and innovative high-end offerings customized for the European market.

VOV.VN - Renowned French designer Julien Fournié is set to unveil his latest collection at the Aquafina Vietnam International Fashion Week (AVIFW) Spring/Summer 2025 in Ho Chi Minh City this June, marking his return to the AVIFW runway after a 10-year hiatus.

VOV.VN - K-pop star G-Dragon will perform at the VPBank K-star Spark in the Vietnam 2025 concert set to take place in Hanoi on June 21, marking his comeback to Vietnam after 13 years.

A photography exhibition titled “Countries and People of ASEAN” opened at the Nghe An provincial Museum on May 12, as part of activities celebrating the 2025 Sen Village Festival.

VOV.VN - The Organizing Committee of the Vietnam International Art Exhibition 2025 has officially announced the postponement of this year’s event, originally scheduled to take place in Hanoi this summer.

VOV.VN - Renowned Vietnamese vocalist Tung Duong has won the International Special Award, marking the first time a Vietnamese singer has been recognised at Japan’s biggest international music event-the Music Awards Japan (MAJ).

VOV.VN - The 3rd Ho Chi Minh City Orchid Festival, themed “The Colorful Train Journey”, will take place from May 16 to 20 at Tao Dan Park in Ho Chi Minh City, aiming to honor the beauty of orchids while promoting cultural exchange, tourism, and urban agriculture.

Hundreds of Swiss spectators were mesmerised by the Hue royal court music performances recently staged in Geneva.

The 2025 “China Walk” joint media tour recently kicked off in Wuhan city, China's Hubei province, aiming to showcase modern China through the experiences of international journalists, artists, and influencers.

A photo exhibition named “Hanoi oi” (Dear Hanoi) will open at Hanoi Studio Gallery at 23-25 Mac Dinh Chi street, Ba Dinh district, on May 10, along with the introduction of a book of the same name.

VOV.VN - An exhibition will be held in the central province of Nghe An from May 16 to 20 to commemorate the 135th birth anniversary of President Ho Chi Minh (May 19, 1890 – 2025).

VOV.VN - Netflix has officially released the trailer for the action-packed sequel The Old Guard 2, which features Vietnamese actress Ngo Thanh Van, also known as Veronica Ngo, alongside stars Charlize Theron, Kiki Layne, and Uma Thurman.

VOV.VN - Vietnam has been placed in third position on the list of 20 countries with the most beautiful women in Asia, as compiled by Insider Monkey, a finance website focusing on financial markets, hedge funds, and insider trading.

Muong Lay township in northwestern Dien Bien province has officially set a record as the locality with the highest density of traditional stilt houses built by the White Thai ethnic minority group.

A press conference took place in Tokyo on May 8 to announce the upcoming Vietnam Festival, set to take place at Yoyogi Park in Tokyo on May 31 and June 1.

A recently uncovered shipwreck off the coast of Thinh My coast in Hoi An city's Cam An ward, the central province of Quang Nam, has been identified as bearing characteristics of traditional Southeast Asian ship design, following initial surveys conducted after it was partially exposed by waves on December 26, 2023.

VOV.VN -Popular Korean actress Seo Ye Ji of hit movie “It's Okay to Not Be Okay” touched down at Da Nang International Airport on May 7 on a trip to Vietnam.

An international Buddhist music and art exchange programme took place in Thu Duc city of Ho Chi Minh City on May 7, featuring performances by Buddhist art troupes from various countries including India, China, the Republic of Korea, Cambodia, Thailand, and Sri Lanka.

VOV.VN - The United Overseas Bank (UOB) Vietnam opened an exhibition at the Vietnam National Fine Arts Museum in Hanoi on May 7 showcasing the winning artworks of the 2024 competition as part of the UOB Painting of the Year 2025.

The European Days of Literature 2025 festival continues to be packed with interesting activities and workshops in the three big cities of Ho Chi Minh City, Hue and Hanoi.