Jean Sébastien, also known by his Vietnamese name Trường Giang, is a foreign calligrapher who has spent many years passionately exploring and engaging with Vietnamese culture. Since his first visit to Việt Nam in 2006, Jean has been captivated by the simple things of this country: the bustling street life and above all, the soft, graceful strokes of Vietnamese calligraphy.
Jean Sébastien, also known by his Vietnamese name Trường Giang, is a foreign calligrapher who has spent many years passionately exploring and engaging with Vietnamese culture. Since his first visit to Việt Nam in 2006, Jean has been captivated by the simple things of this country: the bustling street life and above all, the soft, graceful strokes of Vietnamese calligraphy.
Netflix's romantic comedy series Can This Love Be Translated? is proving a global hit, topping the platform's Top 10 non-English TV shows worldwide in its second week of release. The series has recorded nine million views and entered the Top 10 rankings in 60 countries, driven by the strong on-screen chemistry between two South Korean stars, Kim Seon Ho and Go Youn Jung.
The 2025 Green Wave Music Awards lit up Hồ Chí Minh City, honouring artists whose impactful works reflect the evolving face of Việt Nam’s music industry. With epic performances under the theme “Descendants of the Dragon and Fairy” the ceremony celebrated national identity, creativity, and the powerful bond between artists and audiences.
Once carried a gun on the battlefield, now a storyteller, Wayne Karlin has spent decades building bridges through words. From his time in Việt Nam to a lifetime of writing about its people and history, his work goes beyond war, fostering understanding, reflection, and healing. A quiet yet powerful ambassador of Vietnamese literature to the world.
Inspired by the horse, the “Mã Đáo” exhibition is now open at Hoàn Kiếm Lake’s pedestrian zone. The exhibition traces the journey of the "Quý Mã" (noble horse) from history and legend to culture and belief, and onward to trade and development. It has become a vibrant early spring cultural gathering point for both residents and visitors.
In today’s increasingly crowded entertainment landscape, Vietnamese television dramas still grip domestic audiences, remaining a familiar evening rendezvous for many families. So what explains their enduring appeal?