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Cultural leaders challenge 'beauty queen overload' at national roundtable

At a cultural roundtable, experts called for tighter regulation and clearer standards for beauty contests.

The dynasty behind Vietnam’s first family of the arts

From a family steeped in creativity, the daughters of Le Mai and Tran Tien have become icons of Vietnamese cinema and theater.

81 young artists unite for powerful exhibition on culture and soul

Do Van Canh’s chicken-themed works offer joy, meaning, and a unique voice in the “Dang tay” exhibition.

Vietnam’s pageant scene faces scrutiny from performing arts chief

The performing arts director says pageants need proper regulation to honor true beauty.

Vietnamese culture, crafts introduced in Brunei

Vietnamese Ambassador to Brunei Tran Anh Vu expressed his hope that ISB students and international friends will have deeper appreciation for Vietnamese literature and culture, including works that have inspired acclaimed film adaptations.

Traditional Japanese puppeteers to perform in Hanoi

As one of Japan’s three major traditional performing arts, alongside noh and kabuki, bunraku is renowned for its exquisite fusion of sophisticated puppetry, emotionally resonant narration and traditional music.

Internationally acclaimed artist to perform with VNSO

The artist will perform at VNSO's Subscription Concert Vol. 174 playing piano and conducting Beethoven's Piano Concerto No. 3.

Overcrowded crown: Public slams 'Miss' title inflation in Vietnam

Readers express dismay over countless titles, urging authorities to rein in events.

Ancient Buddha statues, national treasures showcased in Ho Chi Minh City

Seventeen national treasures, including the ancient Dong Duong Buddha statue and the oldest wooden Buddha figures in Southeast Asia, are now on display at the HCM City Museum of History.

Vietnam’s war films reflect on history with bold new perspectives

A new generation of directors is reshaping Vietnam’s war cinema with humanistic, multifaceted portrayals of conflict and post-war trauma.

Vietnam urged to streamline beauty pageants to preserve prestige

Cultural experts call for fewer, higher-quality pageants to ensure the Miss Vietnam crown retains its cultural and moral significance.

World-renowned boys choir to tour big cities

The Monaco Boys Choir will play concerts in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City from July 5 to 17.

Charlie Chaplin returns to Hanoi in new exhibition

Dozens of memorabilia items related to legendary silent film star Charlie Chaplin are on display at an exhibition in the Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi.

Vietnam, India strengthen cultural ties through film project

Directed by Indian filmmaker Rahhat Shah Kazmi and shot at various locations across Da Nang, including the Furama–Ariyana tourism complex, the project marks a step forward in cultural cooperation between the two countries.

E De village chief preserves 20 ancient gongs to safeguard cultural heritage

A Dak Lak village chief safeguards cultural heritage while helping locals prosper.

Vietnam’s most prolific painter of Ho Chi Minh portraits learned from his father

For over 50 years, Catholic artist Tran Hoa Binh has created more than 1,000 portrait paintings of Ho Chi Minh.

UN photo exhibition spotlights Vietnam’s cultural values and human rights

Geneva event highlights Vietnam’s progress and diversity from June 30 to July 9.

Vietnam seeks film industry growth through lessons from Korea

At DANAFF III, filmmakers and scholars explored how South Korea built a global cinematic powerhouse and how Vietnam can apply similar strategies.

Seventeen national treasures displayed together in Ho Chi Minh City

Newly recognized artifact joins 16 other treasures in Ho Chi Minh City exhibit.

Vietnam and China to light up DIFF 2025 grand finale

Z121 Vina Pyrotech and Jiangxi Yanfeng to compete in the fireworks final on July 12.