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Designers are blending heritage, local materials, and tech to bring Vietnam’s culture to global runways. Vietnam’s fashion industry is witnessing a new wave of young designers who are taking a different path - delving deep into material origins, preserving traditional craftsmanship, and emphasizing cultural identity and community engagement. Collection by designer Cao Minh Tien inspired by folk culture in the Kinh Bac region. (Photo: VIFW 2025) As Vietnam’s emerging cultural

According to Dr. Tran Quoc Tuan: “Exercise itself doesn't cause stroke; it’s when an underlying condition goes undetected.” Source: Thanh Niên Stroke, once considered a condition of old age, is increasingly affecting younger people. What’s concerning is that most of them are unaware they’re even at risk. According to Dr. Tran Quoc Tuan, a neurosurgeon at the University Medical Center Ho Chi Minh City (UMC), this trend is not unique to Vietnam; it’s being seen worldwide. Strok

If there’s ever a definition of “enjoying exclusivity with a touch of local customs”, it might just be what I experienced at Marriott Danang Non Nuoc Beach Villas. Source: Danang Marriott Resort & Spa, Non Nuoc Beach Villas The first time I heard the name Non Nuoc Beach (Danang), my neurons seemed to hesitate for a second, unsure where to store this new information. A beach named after both mountains (non) and water (nước)? The unexpected combination intrigued me. In Vietname

This third-generation artisan of Bao Dap village now holds the complete knowledge of Vietnam’s traditional Mid-Autumn lantern craft, once thought to be lost. Nguyen Trong Binh, a third-generation artisan from Bao Dap village, with a fish-shaped lantern—one of his recent creations. | Photo by Danky for Vietcetera. No signpost, no welcoming gate like most preserved heritage craft villages in Vietnam, Phu Binh lantern hamlet sits quietly beside a wet market in what was once Dist

Bay Nui Ox Racing festival in An Giang province is a Khmer traditional festival in the Mekong Delta. This festival is a symbol of agricultural beliefs, expressing the desire for a rich harvest season. The Bay Nui Ox Racing Festival in An Giang province. | Source: Adrien Jean Photography The Mekong Delta is known for its lush landscapes, vibrant culture and unique festivals, and one event that stands out above the rest is the Bay Nui Ox Racing festival in An Giang province. Ta

This year, Ha Noi aims to attract 31 million visitors, including 7.5 million international tourists, which represents over 30 per cent of the national target of 25 million international visitors to Viet Nam. The anticipated revenue is VNĐ130 trillion. Tourists visit Temple of Literature - Quoc Tu Giam in Ha Noi. — Photo vneconomy.vn HA NOI — Ha Noi is on track to beat last year’s visitor numbers with a record-breaking surge, as the capital is expected to welcome over 28.2 mil

A new jazz project is breathing fresh life into the timeless songs of Trịnh Công Sơn, and setting the stage for a cross-cultural musical journey that spans generations and borders. HA NOI – A new music initiative is hitting all the right notes as it reimagines the timeless songs of Trịnh Công Sơn through the vibrant language of jazz. Titled Hãy Yêu Jazz Đi (Fall in Love with Jazz), the project blends jazz, fusion and acoustic arrangements with translated lyrics in English, Ja

Boy group CORTIS (Martin, James, Juhoon, Seonghyeon, Keonho) has shaken up the U.S. Billboard main chart with their debut album. According to Billboard’s latest chart (dated September 27, local time), CORTIS’s first EP COLOR OUTSIDE THE LINES ranked No.15 on the Billboard 200. This marks the second-highest debut album ranking ever for a K-pop group. Excluding project teams formed with popular members from different groups, it is the highest debut ranking to date. Among rookie

Việt Nam's Nhân Duyên art troupe has enraptured audiences with their traditional Vietnamese music performance at the “In-Yeon Concert 2025” at the Ainuri Theatre in Hwaseong city, Gyeonggi province, South Korea. Traditional Vietnamese music strikes a cultural chord with South Korean audiences Photo: — VNA/VNS Photo SEOUL — Việt Nam's Nhân Duyên art troupe hass enraptured audiences with their traditional Vietnamese music performance at the “In-Yeon Concert 2025” at the Ainur

More than 600 composers and musicians from 38 music associations across the country will participate in the National Open Music Festival in HCM City from October 29 to November 2. SOUND OF MUSIC: More than 600 composers and musicians from across the country will participate in the National Open Music Festival in HCM City from October 29 to November 2. — VNA/VNS Photo by Thu Huong HCM CITY – More than 600 composers and musicians from 38 music associations across the country wi

After the recent administrative merger, Rach Gia ward in An Giang province has become the most densely populated ward in Vietnam, boasting a population density of over 5,500 people per square kilometer. This vibrant urban ward plays a crucial role in An Giang’s economic development and is also home to many popular tourist attractions that visitors shouldn’t miss. One of the most revered landmarks is Nguyen Trung Truc Temple, which honors the national hero known for his defian

The General Secretary’s spouse visited a long-running Vietnamese class and donated a “Vietnamese bookshelf” to support language learning. On the afternoon of October 21, as part of the official visit to the Republic of Finland by General Secretary To Lam and his spouse, Madam Ngo Phuong Ly visited and attended a Vietnamese language class at Vesala Comprehensive School in Helsinki. Madam Ngo Phuong Ly observes a Vietnamese class at Vesala Comprehensive School. Welcoming Madam

Film critic Le Hong Lam revealed that domestic box office revenue reached nearly USD 123 million in just the first half of 2025, up USD 11 million year-on-year. On October 25, the Vietnam Institute of Culture, Arts, Sports and Tourism hosted a scientific seminar titled Developing the art market in Vietnam: Current status and solutions. The event gathered experts, researchers, policymakers, artists, and business representatives in the field of arts and culture. Positive signs

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People's Artist Xuan Bac, Director of the Performing Arts Department, affirms: "Any expression that goes against traditional values – whether in lyrics, costumes, or language – must be strictly dealt with." On October 27, the Department of Performing Arts and the Authority of Broadcasting, Television, and Electronic Information (under the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism) held a working session following recent controversies over songs with inappropriate, culturally de

Quang Ninh Museum is preserving a rich collection of French-language documentary heritage, including photographs, maps, and administrative documents from the colonial period, hailed as a valuable source for historical and cultural research and a promising asset for tourism development. A digitised French-language document. (Photo: baoquangninh.vn) The archives consist of administrative records, maps, and technical drawings from 1911–1955 left by French coal companies, along

Nearly 900 performers from 11 professional troupes will present 21 vibrant chèo productions, blending cultural heritage with contemporary stories in a celebration of Vietnamese identity. The Military Chèo Theatre’s production General Võ Nguyên Giáp portrays the 56 arduous days and nights of courageous struggle by Vietnamese soldiers and civilians. — Photo vietnamplus.vn BẮC NINH — The 2025 National Chèo Festival, one of the country’s most anticipated traditional theatre e

Phat's win is not only a personal triumph but also a historic milestone for Vietnamese cinema. This marks the first time a Vietnamese artist has been honoured on this prestigious stage in the 60-year history of the Golden Bell Awards. Vietnamese actor Liên Bỉnh Phát wins the Best Leading Actor category at the Golden Bell Awards. — Photo courtesy of the actor HONG KONG — Vietnamese actor Liên Bỉnh Phát has captured the spotlight across Việt Nam and China after winning Best Lea

Kỳ Nam Inn movie by Leon Le has awarded Shooting Star Award at the 45th edition of the Hawai‘i International Film Festival (HIFF45). Poster of Kỳ Nam Ịnn, a new film by award-winning filmmaker Leon Lê. Photo courtesy of film crew HÀ NỘI — Kỳ Nam Inn has checked in with international acclaim as the movie by Leon Lê was awarded the Shooting Star Award at the 45th edition of the Hawai‘i International Film Festival (HIFF45). Kỳ Nam Inn is a tender drama that follows a young tran

Liên Bỉnh Phát has been named Best Leading Actor at the 60th Golden Bell Awards for his portrayal of a Vietnamese doctor in Taiwan’s television series Outlaw Doctor. Award-winning actor Liên Bỉnh Phát. – Photo Facebook of Liên Bỉnh Phát Liên Bỉnh Phát has been named Best Leading Actor at the 60th Golden Bell Awards for his portrayal of a Vietnamese doctor in Taiwan’s television series Outlaw Doctor. Previously, Phát also received the Tokyo Gemstone Award at the Tokyo Internat

A nuclear clear up, a bloody massacre, an extremely fraught game of marbles … From The Bear to Blue Lights, here are television’s most heart-pounding outings Tell us: what is the most intense TV show you have seen? Mind that flying cutlery … Jamie Lee Curtis in the ‘Fishes’ episode of The Bear. Photograph: FX Television is supposed to be relaxing. Flop on the sofa, lose yourself in your favourite show and feel your shoulders unknot themselves. Yet sometimes the best episodes