Vietnamese culture reimagined through art

01/02/2026
02:42

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.

Grammy 2026: The diverse imprint of global music

Grammy 2026: The diverse imprint of global music

Society 02:52

The 68th Grammy Awards, held in Los Angeles of the United States, concluded a season that was considered diverse and memorable. From diverse genres to cultural storytelling, this year’s awards reflected how music continues to shape conversations worldwide. With Bad Bunny crowned Billboard’s Greatest Pop Star of 2025, his impact proves that language and borders are no longer limits in pop culture.

Hồ Chí Minh City launches first “digital technology museum”

Hồ Chí Minh City launches first “digital technology museum”

Society 01:40

Hồ Chí Minh City has launched its first digital technology museum - The Contemporary Art Exhibition House, becoming Việt Nam’s pioneering digital technology exhibition centre and the first of its kind in the city. Adopting modern technology, the space turns history into an immersive experience.

Preserving Việt Nam’s home-style cooking heritage

Preserving Việt Nam’s home-style cooking heritage

Society 03:09

Simple home-cooked dishes once nourished generations of Vietnamese families, and their memories endure. "Những món ăn nuôi ta lớn" (Flavours of Our Becoming) is a tribute to those everyday meals, capturing the tastes, stories and emotions that shaped childhoods. Through 45 traditional recipes and shared memories, the photobook invites younger generations to return to the kitchen, reconnect with the family table, and help preserve Việt Nam’s home-style cooking heritage.

Jean Sébastien and the journey to preserve the Vietnamese spirit

Jean Sébastien and the journey to preserve the Vietnamese spirit

Culture 03:13

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 rom-com draws global attention

Netflix rom-com draws global attention

Culture 00:43

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.

2025 Green Wave Music Awards held in Hồ Chí Minh City

2025 Green Wave Music Awards held in Hồ Chí Minh City

Society 01:56

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.