Russian symphony marks 75 years of ties with Vietnam
Russian symphony marks 75 years of ties with Vietnam

The St. Petersburg Philharmonic Orchestra, Russia’s oldest and most prestigious symphony orchestra, is set to perform in Vietnam for the first time, celebrating the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries.

Russian symphony marks 75 years of ties with Vietnam
Investing in modern infrastructure key to boosting Vietnam’s cultural industries
Investing in modern infrastructure key to boosting Vietnam’s cultural industries

VOV.VN - A seminar in northern Ninh Binh province on October 30 highlighted the need for strong investment in modern cultural infrastructure to bring the country’s cultural industries into a new era.

Investing in modern infrastructure key to boosting Vietnam’s cultural industries
VIFW Fall/Winter 2025 marks 20 years, highlights unique fashion style
VIFW Fall/Winter 2025 marks 20 years, highlights unique fashion style

VOV.VN - The Aquafina Vietnam International Fashion Week Fall/Winter 2025 will mark its 20th edition and take place November 11-15 at the Quan Ngua Sports Palace in Hanoi under the theme #PureStyleShines, which honours distinctive fashion styles.

VIFW Fall/Winter 2025 marks 20 years, highlights unique fashion style
Floating Hanoi Opera House featured on foreign media platforms
Floating Hanoi Opera House featured on foreign media platforms

VOV.VN - Following the groundbreaking of the Floating Hanoi Opera House, Classic FM, the UK’s leading classical music radio station and news site, has featured the project and highlighted its potential to become a new cultural landmark in Vietnam.

Floating Hanoi Opera House featured on foreign media platforms
Traditional Vietnamese music rings cultural note with audiences in RoK
Traditional Vietnamese music rings cultural note with audiences in RoK

Vietnam's Nhan Duyen art troupe hass enraptured audiences with their traditional Vietnamese music performance at the “In-Yeon Concert 2025” at the Ainuri Theatre in Hwaseong city, Gyeonggi province, the Republic of Korea (RoK).

Traditional Vietnamese music rings cultural note with audiences in RoK
Tea culture exchange strengthen Vietnam- Sri-Lanka ties
Tea culture exchange strengthen Vietnam- Sri-Lanka ties

The Vietnamese Embassy in Sri Lanka, in collaboration with the Light of Asia Centre, hosted a Vietnam-Sri Lanka tea culture exchange programme to mark Vietnam Women’s Day (October 20) and Breast Cancer Awareness Month in Sri Lanka.

Tea culture exchange strengthen Vietnam- Sri-Lanka ties
Int’l art exhibition “Heartbeat of Heritage” opens in Da Nang
Int’l art exhibition “Heartbeat of Heritage” opens in Da Nang

The international art exhibition “Heartbeat of Heritage” opened on October 27 at the Da Nang Fine Arts Museum, co-organised by the Vietnam Fine Arts Association, Da Nang Fine Arts Association, and Asia Art Link.

Int’l art exhibition “Heartbeat of Heritage” opens in Da Nang
Vietnam's cinema and national image highlighted at Tokyo International Film Festival 2025
Vietnam's cinema and national image highlighted at Tokyo International Film Festival 2025

VOV.VN - A Vietnamese film delegation led by Ngo Phuong Lan, Chairwoman of the Vietnam Film Development Promotion Association (VFDA), and former Director of the Vietnam Cinema Department, attended the opening of the 38th Tokyo International Film Festival (TIFF) on October 27 in Tokyo and launched activities to showcase Vietnam’s people, culture, and cinematic potential internationally.

Vietnam's cinema and national image highlighted at Tokyo International Film Festival 2025
Sash Factor, Missosology include Huong Giang in Top 30 for Miss Universe 2025
Sash Factor, Missosology include Huong Giang in Top 30 for Miss Universe 2025

VOV.VN - Vietnamese contestant Huong Giang has been selected by Philippine-based beauty website Sash Factor as one of the Top 30 Pre-Arrival Sashpicks for the upcoming Miss Universe 2025 pageant, with a predicted overall ranking of 13th.

Sash Factor, Missosology include Huong Giang in Top 30 for Miss Universe 2025
Solo exhibition by British photojournalist opens in Hanoi
Solo exhibition by British photojournalist opens in Hanoi

British photojournalist Andy Soloman is presenting a powerful photographic exhibition showcasing Vietnam’s remarkable transformation through a series of deeply personal encounters.

Solo exhibition by British photojournalist opens in Hanoi
Promoting Vietnam’s “soft power” through culture: experts
Promoting Vietnam’s “soft power” through culture: experts

The draft documents to be submitted to the 14th National Party Congress have attracted strong public attention and feedback, particularly the draft report on the review of theoretical and practical issues in the 40 years of Doi Moi (Renewal) toward socialism in Vietnam.

Promoting Vietnam’s “soft power” through culture: experts
Thu Ngan to represent Vietnam at Miss Intercontinental 2025
Thu Ngan to represent Vietnam at Miss Intercontinental 2025

VOV.VN - Miss Grand Vietnam 2025 first runner-up Nguyen Thi Thu Ngan has been announced as Vietnam’s representative to the Miss Intercontinental 2025 pageant, which will take place in Egypt, with the grand finale scheduled for January 29, 2026, in Sahl Hasheesh.

Thu Ngan to represent Vietnam at Miss Intercontinental 2025
Vietnamese films spotlighted ahead of 24th Vietnam Film Festival
Vietnamese films spotlighted ahead of 24th Vietnam Film Festival

VOV.VN - The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has designated November 15-20 as a nationwide film week to celebrate and promote the upcoming 24th Vietnam Film Festival, scheduled for November 21-25 in Ho Chi Minh City.

Vietnamese films spotlighted ahead of 24th Vietnam Film Festival
International watercolour painting exhibition opens in Hanoi
International watercolour painting exhibition opens in Hanoi

An international watercolour painting exhibition themed “The Journey of Connection” opened at Van Mieu – Quoc Tu Giam (Temple of Literature) in Hanoi on October 25.

International watercolour painting exhibition opens in Hanoi
Vibrant opening night marks first Autumn Fair 2025 in Hanoi
Vibrant opening night marks first Autumn Fair 2025 in Hanoi

VOV.VN - The first Autumn Fair 2025 opened at the Vietnam Exposition Centre (VEC) in Hanoi on the evening of October 25, held by the Ministry of Industry and Trade in coordination with the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, the Hanoi People’s Committee, and other governmental agencies.

Vibrant opening night marks first Autumn Fair 2025 in Hanoi
2025 Korea Culture Road Festival opens in Hanoi
2025 Korea Culture Road Festival opens in Hanoi

VOV.VN - The fourth Korea Culture Road Festival is getting underway at the back gate area of the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Hanoi, Vietnam, on October 25-26, transforming the iconic Doldam stone wall path into a glowing autumn wonder.

2025 Korea Culture Road Festival opens in Hanoi
Vietnam great unity – cultural heritage week to take place this November
Vietnam great unity – cultural heritage week to take place this November

A week-long programme spotlighting the Vietnamese great unity bloc and cultural heritage is set to kick off at the Vietnam National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism in Hanoi on November 18, bringing together more than 200 participants representing 18 ethnic communities nationwide.

Vietnam great unity – cultural heritage week to take place this November
“Love and friendship” exhibition promotes Vietnam-RoK cultural exchange
“Love and friendship” exhibition promotes Vietnam-RoK cultural exchange

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.

“Love and friendship” exhibition promotes Vietnam-RoK cultural exchange
Singer My Anh to represent Vietnam at “APEC Woman on Music 2025” in RoK
Singer My Anh to represent Vietnam at “APEC Woman on Music 2025” in RoK

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).

Singer My Anh to represent Vietnam at “APEC Woman on Music 2025” in RoK
World-renowned violinist to make first Hanoi appearance at “Fantastique!” concert
World-renowned violinist to make first Hanoi appearance at “Fantastique!” concert

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.

World-renowned violinist to make first Hanoi appearance at “Fantastique!” concert
Belgium Culture & Food Festival 2025 to be held in Hai Phong
Belgium Culture & Food Festival 2025 to be held in Hai Phong

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.

Belgium Culture & Food Festival 2025 to be held in Hai Phong
Photo Hanoi’25 brings global photographers to capital city this November
Photo Hanoi’25 brings global photographers to capital city this November

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.

Photo Hanoi’25 brings global photographers to capital city this November
Thang Long-Hanoi Festival to feature over 30 culture, arts and tourism activities
Thang Long-Hanoi Festival to feature over 30 culture, arts and tourism activities

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.

Thang Long-Hanoi Festival to feature over 30 culture, arts and tourism activities
Kate Festival 2025 spreads vibrant colors, unity of Cham people
Kate Festival 2025 spreads vibrant colors, unity of Cham people

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.

Kate Festival 2025 spreads vibrant colors, unity of Cham people
200 lotus-based dishes to set record at Vietnam Green Food Festival
200 lotus-based dishes to set record at Vietnam Green Food Festival

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.

200 lotus-based dishes to set record at Vietnam Green Food Festival
Paris Fashion Week Vietnam 2025 slated for October 23 in HCM City
Paris Fashion Week Vietnam 2025 slated for October 23 in HCM City

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.

Paris Fashion Week Vietnam 2025 slated for October 23 in HCM City
Bac Ninh ancient boats date back about 1,800-1,600 years
Bac Ninh ancient boats date back about 1,800-1,600 years

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.

Bac Ninh ancient boats date back about 1,800-1,600 years
Cheo Festival 2025 to bring traditional theatre to life in Bac Ninh
Cheo Festival 2025 to bring traditional theatre to life in Bac Ninh

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.

Cheo Festival 2025 to bring traditional theatre to life in Bac Ninh
My Anh departs for Miss Earth 2025 in Philippines
My Anh departs for Miss Earth 2025 in Philippines

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.

My Anh departs for Miss Earth 2025 in Philippines
Hong Kong film icons head to HCM City for Gala Presentation this November
Hong Kong film icons head to HCM City for Gala Presentation this November

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.

Hong Kong film icons head to HCM City for Gala Presentation this November
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