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Violinist Joshua Bell will bring his tour of Asia to a rousing finale in Hanoi this October, performing in a concert that promises to strike a chord with classical music lovers.

The third Japanese picture book week opened on Monday at the Cultural Information Centre of the Japanese Embassy, aiming to promote reading among children from an early age.

Vietnamese representative Trinh My Anh on October 20 left Ho Chi Minh City for the Philippines where she is competing for a title at the Miss Earth 2025 pageant.

Vietnamese actor Quoc Truong has been named the official ambassador for the American supernatural horror film Black Phone 2 in Vietnam, announced by Universal Pictures and its local distributor.

Mac Thi Minh, 36, was crowned Mrs Tourism World 2025 after a stellar performance at the international pageant’s grand finale in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Two Vietnamese fashion designers, Ha Linh Thu and La Hong, left a distinct impression at the recent Paris Fashion Week Spring-Summer 2026.

The northern province of Tuyen Quang’s Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism has proposed cancelling the 2025 Thanh Tuyen Festival to focus on recovery from Typhoon Bualoi.

Hanoi has approved approximately USD 185 million for a park project along the banks of the To Lich River, aiming to transform the polluted waterway into a cultural and environmental landmark.

The film "Mua đo" (Red Rain) has been chosen as Vietnam’s official submission for the Best International Feature Film category at the 98th Academy Awards (Oscars).

Vietnamese model Doan Cong Vinh earned a place in the Top 10 of the Mister International 2025 pageant which concluded in Thailand on September 25.

Authorities in the central city of Danang have approved the first phase of a VND 149 billion (approximately USD 6 million) artistic lighting project for the Han River.

CV1 Park in Hanoi’s Cau Giay Ward has become desolate and overgrown just over a year after opening.

Vietnamese pop star Duc Phuc has made history by winning the top prize at Intervision 2025, marking the international music contest’s comeback after three decades.

The Hanoi Symphony Orchestra will team up with Bui Cong Duy to present a concert titled “Vivaldi & Beethoven” on September 20 at the Ho Guom Opera.

Nguyen Thi Yen Nhi, 21, from Dak Lak Province, was crowned Miss Grand Vietnam 2025 on September 14, defeating 34 contestants to win the title.

Vietnamese singer Duc Phuc will be among 23 artists from 23 countries participating in Intervision 2025, an international music competition often described as the “Eurovision of Eurasia", in Russia.

The London Symphony Orchestra will give a special performance at Ho Guom Opera House in Hanoi in October, conducted by Sir Antonio Pappano.

Despite heavy rain, at 9 pm on September 2, fireworks displays lit up the skies of Ho Chi Minh City as crowds cheered to celebrate Vietnam’s National Day.

Nearly 30 aircraft of the Vietnam People’s Air Force staged an impressive aerial display during the final rehearsal for the parade marking the 80th anniversary of the National Day.