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.

VOV.VN - The World Records Union presented its Guinness World Record certificate to Vietnamese artist Chu Nhat Quang, recognising his artwork as the largest lacquer painting in the world, at a ceremony in Hanoi on October 11.

VOV.VN - The 2025 KOREA X VIETNAM Traditional Musical Exchange Concert (Koviet Sinawi) opened at the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Ho Chi Minh City, on October 10, drawing students and young audiences eager to experience and learn about Korea’s traditional music and culture.

VOV.VN - The rich cultural legacy of Phở, Vietnam’s iconic noodle soup, took centre stage during a talk titled “Phở – The Story of Intangible Culture in the Flow of Creative Industries” in Hanoi on October 11.

VOV.VN - Culture is a continuous flow of humanity, and it serves as the bridge that strengthens mutual understanding, trust, and respect among nations, said Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh at the opening ceremony of the first Cultures of World Festival in Hanoi on October 10.

VOV.VN - Vietnamese singer Vo Hoai Anh will join fellow artists from across Southeast Asia at the ASEAN Friendship Concert 2025, set to take place on in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, October 18.

The ongoing Yen Tu Autumn Festival 2025 in the northern province of Quang Ninh, held under the theme “Meditative colors of autumn,” promises to be a captivating cultural and spiritual event.

VOV.VN - Vietnamese representative Duong Ngoc Anh finished among the Top 30 finalists at the Miss Asia Pacific International 2025 pageant, which concluded in the Philippines on October 8.

VOV.VN - The third edition of the UOB Painting of the Year (POY) Vietnam has crowned local artist Cao Van Thuc as the top winner for his lacquer painting titled "Gắn kết tạm thời" (lit. Temporary Bond), which showcases the beauty of Vietnamese labourers.