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French pianist Dana Ciocarlie to embark on Vietnam performance tour

French pianist Dana Ciocarlie will perform for Vietnamese audiences in a series of five concerts across the country from November 28 to December 7 in Hanoi, Hue, Danang, Ho Chi Minh City, and Dalat.

Torrential rain floods Hue's ancient Cham tower

Prolonged heavy rain has flooded the thousand-year-old Phu Dien Cham Tower in Hue, threatening the culturally significant site.

Namaste Vietnam 2025 to welcome Bollywood artists to Ninh Binh

The fourth edition of the Namaste Vietnam Festival is set to take place in northern Ninh Binh Province from November 17 to 20, and is expected to feature many Bollywood artists.

Award-winning works from Dantri/Dtinews photo contest

Eleven photographers were honoured on November 5 at Dantri/Dtinews headquarters for outstanding entries selected from more than 1,500 submissions to the “Colours of the flag I love” photo contest.

Work accelerates on Hanoi Opera House project by West Lake

Work on the Hanoi Opera House project by West Lake has moved forward, with the first structures taking shape about one month after groundbreaking.

61 teams compete at Can Tho boat race festival

The annual boat race opened in Can Tho city on November 4, featuring 61 teams.

Masterpieces of Slavic Romanticism to captivate music lovers in Hanoi

Music lovers in Hanoi will enjoy works by Slavic composers at a November 8 concert themed “Dvorak & Rachmaninov: The Masterpieces of Slavic Romanticism” at Ho Guom Opera.

Vietnam’s Mother Goddess worship rituals going digital

Through YouTube and TikTok channels, a researcher has produced videos on the legend of Mother Goddess Lieu Hanh.

Thang Long-Hanoi Festival 2025 celebrates Vietnamese heritage, creativity

The “Heritage Convergence” programme, a highlight of the Thang Long-Hanoi Festival 2025, officially opened at the Temple of Literature on November 1.

HCM City joins UNESCO Creative Cities Network in film category

Ho Chi Minh City has been named a new member of the UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN) for film, becoming Vietnam’s first - and Southeast Asia’s only - representative in this category.

Specialties from across Vietnam showcased at Autumn Fair in Hanoi

One of the liveliest areas at the Autumn Fair 2025 currently running at the Vietnam Exposition Centre in Hanoi is the domestic and international food zone.

VIFW Fall/Winter 2025 marks 20 years, highlights unique fashion style

The Aquafina Vietnam International Fashion Week Fall/Winter 2025 will mark its 20th edition and take place November 11-15 in Hanoi under the theme #PureStyleShines.

Halloween atmosphere in HCM City remains subdued

With just days to go until Halloween, Hai Thuong Lan Ong Street, HCM City’s usually-bustling hub for Halloween decorations, has fallen quiet, with sparse crowds and sluggish trade.

Autumn Fair 2025 expected to welcome half a million visitors daily

The Autumn Fair 2025, open to the public at the Vietnam Exposition Centre in Hanoi's Dong Anh Commune until November 4, is expected to become the season's largest cultural and trade event.

International, Vietnamese artists exchange art creations

The heartbeat of creativity pulses through the central coast as Heartbeat of Heritage opens at the Danang Museum of Fine Arts from October 27 to November 10.

Thu Ngan to represent Vietnam at Miss Intercontinental 2025

Miss Grand Vietnam 2025 first runner-up Nguyen Thi Thu Ngan has been announced as Vietnam’s representative to the Miss Intercontinental 2025 pageant.

Photo Hanoi’25 to gather artists, experts from 21 countries

Photo Hanoi’25, an international photography biennale, is set to take place in Hanoi throughout November, gathering over 170 visual artists, photographers, curators, and experts from 21 countries.

Swiss tourists invited to a meal at Hue funeral

A local family warmly invited two Swiss tourists cycling through Hue to share a vegetarian meal after they stopped outside the house to rest, as the family was holding a funeral.

Paris Fashion Week Vietnam 2025 slated for October 23 in HCM City

A Grand Final Gala and Paris Fashion Week Vietnam 2025 are set to be held in Ho Chi Minh City on October 23.

Hong Kong film icons head to HCM City for Gala Presentation this November

Two major film stars from Hong Kong (China), Sammo Hung and actor Louis Koo, are scheduled to visit HCM City for the upcoming Hong Kong Film Gala Presentation in Vietnam this November.

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