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Vietnam’s Duong Thi Thanh Thao wins Miss International Friendship & Culture 2025

The grand finale of Miss International Friendship & Culture 2025 took place in Thailand, with Duong Thi Thanh Thao from Dak Lak, Vietnam, emerging as the winner.

VN to host 999 beauty queens and kings at Global Student Fashion Week 2025

The Global Student Fashion Week 2025 (GSFW) is set to welcome 999 beauty queens and kings from various countries, along with 900 dancers and more than 6,000 distinguished guests.

The 2-ton monolithic Kim Cuong guardian statues: VN's national Buddhist treasure

Vietnam’s Kim Cuong Guardian Statues at Doi Son Pagoda are monolithic Buddhist relics from the Ly Dynasty, symbolizing protection and artistic excellence. Learn about their history and significance.

The setbacks facing film director Nguyen Quang Dung

Once known for high-revenue film projects, Nguyen Quang Dung now faces a setback as his two latest works have not fared that well.

Lam Dong Museum launches 3D virtual tour

Visitors in Việt Nam and abroad can now learn about the history and development of the Tây Nguyên (Central Highlands) province of Lâm Đồng from its early days until today through a 3D virtual tour launched by its museum.

Ha Long Carnaval to take place on May 1

Themed "Connecting heritage, leading the way to shine", the festival will feature a grand opening ceremony, DJ performances, and a high-altitude fireworks display.

Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex valued at 213 bln USD: experts

Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex in the northern province of Ninh Binh holds exceptional natural and cultural significance, carrying an economic value of 213 billion USD.

Vietnam strengthens global film industry ties with AI and US collaboration

Vietnamese cinema is evolving with AI-powered filmmaking, global collaborations, and new government incentives, making it a rising player in the international film industry.

22 gold artifacts at Den Nghe temple recognized as National Treasures

Crafted during the Nguyen dynasty, the 22 gold artifacts of Den Nghe temple are now officially recognized as National Treasures in Vietnam.

Truc Lam three-patriarch statuary recognised as national treasure

The statues were meticulously carved from single blocks of jackfruit wood, and remain in their original condition, with no known replicas.

Thuy Tien’s scandal teaches artists to research the products they advertise

Following the scandal involving the beauty queen Thuy Tien, Duoc Si Tien noted that this serves as a significant lesson for artists. Every celebrity bears the responsibility of thoroughly researching products before advertising them.

Nguyen Dinh Nhu Van crowned Miss Global 2025 amid controversy over disputed map

Vietnam’s Nguyen Dinh Nhu Van takes home the Miss Global 2025 crown, but the event is overshadowed by a geopolitical controversy.

Vietnamese horror film 'Quy Nhap Trang' dominates box office

'Quy Nhap Trang' (The Corpse) dominates the Vietnamese box office, surpassing VND 60 billion, while 'Nha Gia Tien' (Ancestral House) enters the top 8 highest-grossing films of all time.

American piano master Jerome Rose to host recital at HCM City Opera House

Rose’s concert will feature a sonata by Beethoven and pieces by Chopin, Liszt and Schumann.

Khmer brocade weavers breathe new life into centuries-old craft

Khmer brocade weavers in Van Giao commune, Tinh Bien township in the Mekong Delta province of An Giang have made great attempts to preserve and revive the centuries-old craft of the Bay Nui region.

Vietnam’s film industry seeks Hollywood collaboration

The Vietnamese Government is committed to creating the most favourable conditions to attract film projects and is eager to listen to feedback from US partners, a diplomat has said.

Vietnamese male teachers go viral with ballet performance for Women’s Day

Male lecturers at Hanoi National University of Education performed Swan Lake in white tutus, delighting students and faculty at a Women’s Day celebration. Their performance became an instant hit.

French photographers’ lens bring Vietnam's history to Paris

The exhibition features over 50 black-and-white photographs by French photographer Marc Riboud.

“Don’t cry, Butterfly” wins hearts, opens Vietnamese Film Days in US

“Mua tren canh buom” (Don’t cry, Butterfly) garnered accolades at the 2024 Venice International Film Festival and won the MPA’s coveted Best Screenplay award in 2019.

Ho Chi Minh City to host fireworks at seven locations for April 30 celebrations

In honor of the 50th anniversary of national reunification, Ho Chi Minh City will organize fireworks displays at seven locations. Authorities are also encouraging private sponsorship for additional display sites across the city.