As September comes to a close, one of the world's biggest celebrations is just getting started Oktoberfest. Originating in Germany in 1810, this iconic beer and folk festival has since spread across the globe and is now celebrated in many countries; Vietnam is no exception. This year, the largest Oktoberfest in Southeast Asia is back, kicking off in Hanoi!
Vietnam’s architecture is making waves internationally. At the 2025 Venice Architecture and Contemporary Art Biennale, architect Trung Mai and his team presented works that blurred the line between architecture and contemporary art. This is the third time Vietnamese architects have participated in the Venice Biennale with an independent work that leaves a lasting impression, showing that Vietnamese architects are gradually opening doors to the global stage.
As September comes to a close, one of the world's biggest celebrations is just getting started Oktoberfest. Originating in Germany in 1810, this iconic beer and folk festival has since spread across the globe and is now celebrated in many countries; Vietnam is no exception. This year, the largest Oktoberfest in Southeast Asia is back, kicking off in Hanoi!
The Hoan Kiem pedestrian zone and Phung Hung mural street will come alive with celebrations for the Mid-Autumn Festival. The Hoan Kiem Lake and Hanoi Old Quarter Management Board jointly organised the activities. This year’s festival brings together artists, artisans, and designers who are reimagining traditional celebrations in the city’s heritage spaces – keeping the cultural roots intact while adding a modern twist.
Every Mid-Autumn season, Luong Nhu Hoc lantern street in Ho Chi Minh City glows in colours, bringing visitors back to their childhood. The street shines with lanterns in different shapes and lights, as shopkeepers welcome families and children to a festive season.
Khmer families in the Mekong Delta celebrate Sene Dolta in new homes, supported by a State programme to eliminate temporary and dilapidated houses.
After only four days in theaters, the film Hijacked has topped Vietnam’s box office with revenue of 3.4 million USD. This is the first time in 30 years that Ministry of Public Security has partnered with a private company to release a film commercially.
From fragrant bowls of pho to crusty banh mi, a family-run restaurant is bringing the authentic taste of Vietnam to Japanese diners. Many are so impressed by the rich, distinctive flavours that they travel long distances just to savour the dishes, turning this humble eatery into a culinary bridge between the two countries.