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From uniform to stardom: The rise of Vietnam’s male idols

A soldier’s viral fame and soaring boy band fandoms highlight deep shifts in Vietnamese fan culture.

Lim Festival earns status as national intangible cultural heritage

The iconic Lim Festival of Bac Ninh has been honored as a national intangible heritage, celebrating its rich traditions, quan ho music, and cultural unity.

Miss Vietnam 2024 finale postponed due to Storm Wutip

Organizers delay the highly anticipated finale in Hue as storm disrupts event preparations.

Veteran journalist revives Hanoi’s lost flavors through cooking

In celebration of the 100th anniversary of Vietnamese Revolutionary Journalism, journalists Luong Thi Bich Ngoc and Vinh Quyen shared their stories of journalism, life, and Hanoi’s traditional culinary culture in the heart of Ho Chi Minh City.

Loc An Station on the Ho Chi Minh Sea Trail recognized as special national relic

On June 12, the People’s Committee of Ba Ria - Vung Tau Province held a ceremony to receive the certificate of special national relic status for the Ho Chi Minh Trail at sea (Loc An Station, Phuoc Thuan Commune, Xuyen Moc District).

Vietnamese model Vu Linh places in Top 5 at Manhunt International 2025

Model Vu Linh, 31, a former flight attendant from Ben Tre, unexpectedly won the 4th runner-up title at the Manhunt International 2025 pageant.

Vietnamese artists unveil GOm Show to export native culture worldwide

Inspired by Vietnam’s pottery heritage, GOm Show aims for international acclaim.

Cambodian Culture Week in Vietnam opens

The Cambodian Culture Week in Vietnam 2025, an important part of the countries' cultural and artistic cooperation plan for the 2023-2027 period, takes place in Bac Lieu and Vinh Long provinces.

Miss Cosmo Vietnam contestants dazzle in fiery swimsuit showcase

Top 45 finalists wowed 10,000+ spectators in Nha Trang with a carnival parade and high-energy bikini competition.

Hanoi to celebrate National Day with fireworks at five key locations

To celebrate the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution and Vietnam’s National Day on September 2, the capital city of Hanoi will organize fireworks at five locations, alongside a variety of cultural and commemorative events.

Vietnamese horror tops box office, outpaces Doraemon

Despite poor reviews, the 18+ horror flick Under the lake stuns by debuting at number one and knocking Doraemon off the top spot.

Vietnamese photographer wins global award for photo of traditional banh hoi

Vietnamese photographer Dang Hoai Anh was named a winner at the 2025 World Food Photography Awards held in London this May, with his evocative image titled “Banh Hoi”.

Celebs flood social media with feng-shui eyebrow ads, sparking controversy

Fans and netizens have recently witnessed a wave of advertisements for feng-shui eyebrow tattooing featuring prominent figures and younger talents.

Nha Trang Sea Festival to feature music, carnival, int’l sports

A large-scale carnival parade, a grand music show and vibrant international cultural, sport exchanges will headline the Nha Trang Sea Festival 2025, expected to draw over 20,000 visitors throughout June.

Hanoi to host large-scale culture, heritage festival

The Hanoi People's Committee has issued Plan No. 157/KH-UBND on organising the Thang Long - Hanoi Festival 2025, aiming to honour, preserve and promote the values of cultural identities and heritage of the capital city.

Cannes-winning film to compete at Da Nang Asian Film Festival 2025

Black Dog, the winning film of the Un Certain Regard section at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival, will compete in the Asian Film section at the third Da Nang Asian Film Festival (DANAFF III).

Nha Trang Sea Festival to feature music, carnival, int’l sports

A large-scale carnival parade, a grand music show and vibrant international cultural, sport exchanges will headline the Nha Trang Sea Festival 2025, expected to draw over 20,000 visitors throughout June.

Nong Thuy Hang: A Tay woman’s journey from Ha Giang to global spotlight

Miss Ethnic Vietnam 2022 Nong Thuy Hang shares how her Tay roots shape her values, voice, and vision.

The girl from Buon Don who redefined Vietnamese beauty

H'Ang Nie, an Ede woman from Buon Don, overcame poverty and prejudice to become a celebrated runner-up in beauty pageants and a prominent Vietnamese model.

Vietnam’s first cave show dazzles audiences with lights, sound, and legend

“In Search of the Dragon Pearl” brings modern performance art into a 100-year-old cave in Ha Long Bay.