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Chuong Vu and violin prodigy Sara Dragan to headline 'Tchaikovsky Night'

Renowned international violinist Professor Chuong Vu will be a featured soloist in "Tchaikovsky Night," taking place at the Vietnam National Academy of Music on the evening of April 19, alongside brilliant young violinist Sara Dragan.

Vietnamese fans to see Thunderbolts five days before US release

Marvel’s latest blockbuster Thunderbolts will premiere in Vietnam on April 30, offering fans an early look ahead of the global debut.

Ho Chi Minh City to host 30 fireworks shows on April 30

As part of Vietnam’s reunification celebration, fireworks will light up the city in a grand multi-site display.

Russian ballet stars bring Swan Lake to Hanoi

A full rendition of Tchaikovsky's classic Swan Lake will be performed in Hanoi by more than 40 elite artists from the Russian State Ballet.

Hanoi to celebrate craftsmanship and culture at 2025 Tourism Gift Festival

From Bat Trang ceramics to Phu Yen seafood, the three-day festival promotes Hanoi as a must-visit destination.

Vietnamese artist creates luminous portraits by shattering glass

Artist Bui Quoc Toan uses a hammer to deliberately shatter glass, turning the cracks into a striking artistic language that radiates brilliance and glows like shimmering jewels.

Tom Cruise’s ‘Mission: Impossible 8’ to premiere in Vietnam May 30

Hollywood’s most daring action star returns in the high-budget finale of a legendary franchise.

Pho Festival 2025 to bring Vietnam’s culinary heritage to life in Hanoi

Over 50 pho brands from across the country will gather in the capital to celebrate Vietnam’s beloved noodle soup and promote culinary tourism.

The woman who devoted 45 years to telling stories through fabric

Tran Thanh Thuc’s solo exhibition transforms discarded cloth into powerful stories of memory, homeland, and love.

A journey through memories: Dang Thanh Huyen’s Where Time Slows Down

Prominent contemporary artist Dang Thanh Huyen unveils her second solo exhibition, sharing memories and emotions through evocative paintings.

Third Vietnam baguette festival to excite spectators

The third Vietnam Banh Mi (Baguette) Festival is taking place at Le Van Tam Park in Ho Chi Minh City from March 21-24, celebrating Vietnamese 'banh mi' as a world-class culinary treasure.

Temple of Literature to host Hanoi Art Fair

Co-organised by 12 artists and art studios in collaboration with the Centre for Cultural and Scientific Activities of Van Mieu - Quoc Tu Giam, the fair seeks to inspire creativity and make the arts more accessible to the public.

Photo exhibition on “ASEAN countries and people” scheduled for May

A photo exhibition on “ASEAN countries and people” is scheduled to take place in May 2025 as part of the Lang Sen Festival, marking the 135th birth anniversary of President Ho Chi Minh.

Exploring inner worlds: 16 artists showcase diverse styles at Open 14

The Open 14 exhibition in Hanoi features over 100 works by contemporary artists, blending realism, expressionism, and surrealism.

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.

Da Nang to host maiden food tour festival

The Food Tour Festival is a new product expected to enhance the city's culinary tourism offerings, promoting not only local and Vietnamese cuisine but also international gastronomy.

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.

Hung Kings Temple Festival is expected to draw in four million visitors

The festival will feature a solemn and respectful ceremony, emphasising its deep community significance, alongside a lively celebration blending traditional and modern folk activities.

Exhibition highlights VN naval history, sovereignty over Hoang Sa, Truong Sa

An exhibition was held on 10 March in Vũng Tàu City to showcase Việt Nam’s historical sovereignty over the Hoàng Sa (Paracel) and Trường Sa (Spratly) islands through significant historical documents, maps, and artefacts.

Exhibition showcases Vietnam’s maritime heritage, naval triumphs

For the first time, the display includes Nguyen Dynasty royal administrative documents and woodblocks, recognised by UNESCO as World Documentary Heritage.