VOV.VN - The Italian Film Festival 2024 is set to be held in Hanoi in late September, with Vietnamese audiences being offered the chance to delve into the rich history of contemporary Italian movies.

Vietnamese expatriates across Belgium gathered in Brussels on September 15 to celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival, turning the event into a warm reunion.

The liaison board of the Vietnamese community in Singapore organised a Mid-Autumn Festival, which is celebrated annually on the 15th day of the eighth lunar month, at the Vietnamese embassy in the island-city state on September 15.

The 8th Asia Pacific Geoparks Network (APGN) Symposium wrapped up in the northern mountainous province of Cao Bang on September 15.

The first Vietnam corporate culture day has been recently held in Paris, drawing the attendance of nearly 150 representatives from Vietnamese ministries, sectors, and business associations in France and other European countries, as well as French enterprises.

VOV.VN - An exhibition displaying different lanterns from the old times used in mid-autumn festival celebrations has drawn plenty of locals and tourists to Ho Chi Minh City in recent days.

VOV.VN - Nguyen Cao Ky Duyen, the winner of Miss Vietnam 2014, surpassed 28 other contestants to ultimately be crowned Miss Universe Vietnam 2024 in the grand final held on September 14 in Ho Chi Minh City.

VOV.VN - The Nguyen An Ninh Digital Library Space was inaugurated on September 14 at the Ho Chi Minh City Book Street, allowing readers to learn more about the history, culture and people of Vietnam’s southern region.

VOV.VN - Beauties from 70 countries and territories worldwide touched down in Vietnam on September 12 and 13 to compete in the Miss Cosmo 2024 pageant which is being hosted by Vietnam for the first time.

VOV.VN - “Crimson Snout” (Quỷ cẩu) by young director Luu Thanh Luan has won the Best Feature Film category at the Kanazawa Film Festival 2024 recently held in Japan.

VOV.VN - Over 100 photos showcasing 11 famous gardens in Beijing are being showcased at the Thang Long Imperial Citadel in Hanoi, helping visitors to discover similarities in cultural and historical aspects of both Vietnam and China.

The launch ceremony for the Malaysian Cuisine and Cultural Week, titled "Taste of Malaysia," took place at the Hanoi Daewoo Hotel on September 12. This event is part of the celebrations for Malaysia's Independence Day (August 31) and Malaysia Day (September 16).

Amateur and professional photographers nationwide are encouraged to send submissions to a photo contest capturing Vietnam and its development that was launched recently in HCM City.

The Global Geoparks Network (GGN) honoured Ha Long Bay - Cat Ba Archipelago as one of the 100 world geological heritage sites for the second time at a ceremony to mark its 20th anniversary in the northern province of Cao Bang on September 11.

VOV.VN - Vietnamese designer Nguyen Minh Cong has introduced Vietnamese fairy tales to international friends by debuting his latest collection on stage at the China Fashion Week for the Spring/Summer 2025 season which was recently held in Beijing.

VOV.VN - “Chiec Bat Xanh” (The Blue Bowl) by artist Le Pho, one of the most prominent artists in Vietnamese history, has recently been sold for EUR554,080, at the “Asian Painters: China, Vietnam, Indonesia” auction recently held in France by Aguttes.

French daily Le Figaro has posted a documentary titled "Panoramas - Vietnam: La Fete Des Sens” (Panorama - Vietnam: The Feast of the Senses), directed by Eric Bacos, depicting a panoramic picture of the country and its people.

VOV.VN - World-renowned string quartet Bond will hold a charity concert on October 5 in Hanoi as part of the Good Morning Vietnam series, with all proceeds from ticket sales going to assist flood victims affected by typhoon Yagi.

VOV.VN - The second Hanoi autumn festival, which was originally scheduled to take place from September 12 to September 15, will be postponed due to the impact of typhoon Yagi and the subsequent flooding.

VOV.VN - The movie Mai directed by comedian Tran Thanh scooped four of the top prizes at the Golden Kite Awards 2024 held on September 10 in Nha Trang City in the southcentral coastal province of Khanh Hoa by the Vietnam Cinema Association.

VOV.VN - TasteAtlas, a website dedicated to discovering fresh ingredients, traditional dishes, and authentic restaurants from all over world, has listed two Vietnamese dishes among its 100 best rated appetizers.

VOV.VN - Designer Phan Dang Hoang, 24, is poised to debut his latest collection "Ceramics" which showcases the beauty of Vietnamese women at Milan Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2025, due to take place at the Royal Palace of Milan in Italy in mid-September 2025.

A Vietnamese 'Ao dai' (traditional long dress) heritage club made its debut in Belgium on September 7, marking a significant milestone in preserving and promoting the traditional cultural values of Vietnam.

The 8th Vietnam Festival opened in Yokohama city in Kanagawa prefecture of Japan on September 7, marking another milestone in cultural exchanges between the two countries.

Decorative lacquer products created by Vietnamese craftsmen are currently being showcased at Maison&Objet – an international trade fair for home decor, interior design, architecture and lifestyle culture.

VOV.VN - Vietnamese horror-comedy “Mưa trên cánh bướm” (Don’t Cry Butterfly) was honoured on September 6 in two categories at the Venice Critics’ Week in Italy, the Venice Film Festival sidebar dedicated to first-time filmmakers.

VOV.VN - There is a street in Hue city, central Vietnam, which is offering a variety of colourful paper-made lion heads for sales for this year’s Mid-Autumn Festival that is about 10 days to go.

VOV.VN - Ben Tre coconut candy (kẹo dừa) has been named among the 70 best rated confectioneries in the world, compiled international food website TasteAtlas.

VOV.VN - A wide range of activities, including exhibitions, decorations, and folk games, will be held this September in the Old Quarter of Hanoi to mark the 2024 mid-autumn festival.

VOV.VN - An exhibition showcasing Korean webtoon comics themed K-Comics World Tour will be organised from September 7 to 22 at the Vincom Center for Contemporary Art in Hanoi.