Not only winning over audiences with performances that touch the heart and strongly inspire patriotism and national pride, the so-called “national concerts” are also helping to activate and create fresh momentum for the development of Vietnam’s cultural industry.

VOV.VN - The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has announced that the exhibition “Vietnamese Cultural Heritage – Vitality from Tradition to Modernity” will take place in both Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City in the fourth quarter of the year.

VOV.VN - After seven successful editions, the Techcombank Ho Chi Minh City International Marathon is set to return for its 8th season from December 5–7 this year as part of the Ho Chi Minh City River Festival, according to the municipal Department of Culture and Sports.

VOV.VN - K-Food Fair 2025 is set to take place at Hoai River Square in the UNESCO-recognised Hoi An Ancient City from September 6 to 7, offering both locals and tourists a unique opportunity to explore the rich culinary traditions of the Republic of Korea (RoK).

Politburo member, Secretary of the Party Central Committee and President of the Vietnam Fatherland Front (VFF) Central Committee Do Van Chien received Chairman of the Korea – Vietnam Economic and Cultural Association (KOVECA) Kwon Sung Taek in Hanoi on August 25.

VOV.VN - A vivid showcase of 12 cultural industries with breakthrough highlights will be among the key attractions at the Exhibition on National Achievements, held in celebration of National Day (September 2).

VOV.VN - As part of celebrations for the 80th anniversary of Vietnam’s National Day and the 55th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and Sri Lanka (1970–2025), the Vietnamese Embassy in Sri Lanka on August 24 hosted a cultural and artistic exchange in the country’s central province, featuring performances by artists from the Thang Long Music and Dance Theater and the Hanoi Cheo Theater.

A cultural event titled “Vietnam Art Parade” was held in Malaysia’s capital Kuala Lumpur on August 24 to mark the 80th anniversary of Vietnam’s National Day (September 2, 1945 – 2025) and the 68th anniversary of Malaysia’s National Day (August 31, 1957 – 2025).

A vibrant programme of cultural and artistic activities will take place at the Vietnam National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism in Doai Phuong commune, Hanoi, from August 30 to September 2 to celebrate the 80th anniversary of National Day (September 2).

An international conference discussing heritage preservation and the development of cultural and creative industries was co-organised for the first time by the Vietnam Federation of UNESCO Associations (VFUA) on August 22 at UNESCO headquarters in Paris.