Culture
Iran and the story of bringing the film to the US Oscars
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Iran is a country with a special cinema. Despite being heavily censored, Iran always has films that amaze the world.
Press photo contest "Vietnam on the journey of renovation" honors 22 works
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Hanoi - On the morning of March 9, the award ceremony and opening of the press photo contest "Vietnam on the journey of renovation" took place.
Publishing industry achieves revenue of about 4,165 billion VND in 2025
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In 2025, Vietnam's publishing industry continued to maintain its growth momentum with more than 51,500 publications, nearly 544 million printed copies and a strong increase in electronic publishing.
National Book Award: Honoring works on history
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The 8th National Book Award Ceremony took place on March 8, 2026, honoring 50 works, including 2 A prizes; 17 B prizes and many other prizes.
The story of the five-panel ao dai and the spread of traditional values
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To celebrate the 116th anniversary of International Women's Day and harmonize with the Ho Chi Minh City Ao Dai Festival, the traditional contemporary five-panel ao dai is introduced as a beautiful cultural feature.
Mystery of a hundred-year-old Ngoc well in Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex
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Ninh Binh - Ngoc well contains many mysteries associated with many legends about Zen master Nguyen Minh Khong taking water from the well to decoct medicine to treat the king.
Renovation and embellishment of Dien Khanh Ancient Citadel still entangled in site clearance
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The project to restore and embellish Dien Khanh Ancient Citadel is being accelerated by the investor. However, the project is still facing difficulties due to site clearance problems.
Artist Phuong Lien choked up when Hong Nga's health deteriorated
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Artist Phuong Lien had a meeting with artist Hong Nga at her private house in Ho Chi Minh City.
Then heritage faces the challenges of urbanization
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With the dedication of a person working in research and teaching, Dr. Nguyen Thi Tuyet Nhung (Member of the Vietnam Folk Arts Association, lecturer at Viet Bac College of Culture and Arts) has spent many years deciphering the "original" values of Then. A reporter from Lao Dong Newspaper had an interview with Dr. Nguyen Thi Tuyet Nhung.
Tao Quan stops production, costume designer sends wishes
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Meritorious Artist, designer Duc Hung - who has been attached to the program's costumes for many years, shared a story about Tao Quan before the information of temporary suspension.
Special art program connecting Vietnam - Laos friendship
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On the evening of January 9, the National Stadium of Laos (Vientiane Capital) shone in the art night "Vietnam - Laos: Epic of Friendship" on an unprecedented scale.
Bringing the sadness of war out of 50 typical literary and artistic works
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On November 13, 2025, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism issued Decision No. 4313/QD-BVHTTDL on the acceptance and announcement of the voting results for 50 typical and outstanding Vietnamese literary and performing arts works after the country's reunification day (April 30, 1975 - April 30, 2025), including the work War Sadness by writer Bao Ninh.
Strange structure at King Thieu Tri's tomb to be dismantled soon
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The Department of Culture and Sports (VHTT) of Hue city proposed that the Hue Ancient Capital Relic Preservation Center (BTDTCD) immediately dismantle illegal construction works located in the protection area I and the adjacent area of King Thieu Tri's tomb relic.
Tet ao dai photo trend with traditional cultural colors
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Hanoi - Many young people choose the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology as a photo spot for Tet ao dai to find a traditional cultural space.
Water puppetry and the journey to the world
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From the Northern village pond to UNESCO records, water puppetry is facing the opportunity to spread strongly on the world cultural map.
During Tet season, a long-standing garment hamlet in Can Tho increases shifts to serve customers
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Can Tho - The quick hands of tailors seem to be racing against time, meticulously threading each stitch to deliver goods in time for customers to wear for Tet.
Tao Quan stops: Economic problem and young audience
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Tao Quan 2026 is officially confirmed by VTV to stop production.
Vietnam tourism conquers new peaks
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After a year with many record results, Vietnam's tourism industry entered 2026 with the goal of welcoming 25 million international visitors, achieving total revenue of 1.125 million billion VND (an increase of about 11-13% compared to 2025). However, challenges in competition, service quality and sustainable development require strong transformation.
Vietnam tourism forecast to break through in 2026
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Vietnamese tourism is forecast to break through in 2026, with the number of visitors from China, Korea, and the US potentially creating a record boost.
Khanh Hoa strives to welcome 6 million international visitors in 2026
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Khanh Hoa tourism is making a strong breakthrough after merging with Ninh Thuan, focusing on developing new products and organizing major events.
