Life & Style

Sơn Tây seeks new tourism momentum through heritage

Tuesday, Jul 21, 2026

By linking the area with cultural, ecotourism and resort sites, as well as craft village experiences, Sơn Tây could offer more diverse and compelling itineraries, contributing to the expansion of Hà Nội''s tourism landscape.

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Coca-Cola hosts 24-hour football festival for FIFA World Cup 2026 fans in HCM City

Monday, Jul 20, 2026

Coca-Cola Vietnam hosted its inaugural "24 Hours of Feel It All with Coca-Cola Festival" over the weekend, bringing a football-inspired cultural and community experience to fans in Việt Nam during the FIFA World Cup 2026™.

Life & Style

Cuisine suggested as key to boosting Việt Nam's tourism

Monday, Jul 20, 2026

Because gastronomy is central to cultural identity, the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UN Tourism) has promoted food tourism as a key driver of cultural heritage and local economic growth.

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Cà Mau to host inaugural Culture, Heritage and Hot Air Balloon Festival

Monday, Jul 13, 2026

The southernmost province of Cà Mau will host the inaugural Culture, Heritage and Hot Air Balloon Festival that will take place from August 28 to September 1.

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Festival for Peace 2026 opens, featuring wide rage of activities

Sunday, Jul 05, 2026

Standing on the historic land of Quảng Trị, alongside the Bến Hải River, the Quảng Trị Ancient Citadel and the national martyrs’ cemeteries, people are reminded of the true value of peace and the sacrifices made for national independence, freedom...

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DANAFF IV: Indian film 'Full Plate' honoured as Best Asian Film

Sunday, Jul 05, 2026

Hijacked won the Grand Prize for Best Film at the Vietnamese Films Section at the Đà Nẵng Asian Film Festival 2026 (DANAFF IV)

Life & Style

US Mission highlights cinema as a bridge to deeper ties with Việt Nam

Sunday, Jul 05, 2026

Việt Nam News spoke with Courtney Beale, Deputy Chief of Mission at the US Mission to Việt Nam, about the programme and the growing cooperation between the Vietnamese and US film industries.

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Experts propose Hollywood-inspired approaches for developing Việt Nam's film industry

Saturday, Jul 04, 2026

The seminar, titled ''The U.S. film industry - Successful production models and their application in Việt Nam,''  offered insights that could help Việt Nam build a professional, sustainable and globally competitive film industry while remaining true to its own cultural identity.

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Vietnamese, Thai and Kyrgyz film projects won at DANAFF Talents 2026

Friday, Jul 03, 2026

In the Vietnamese Genre Film Project category under the Script Lab, the DANAFF Award, worth US$5,000, was presented to Escape Room (Scared To Death) by director Trần Nguyễn Hoàng Long.

Life & Style

DANAFF Industry Days opens to foster regional film collaboration

Wednesday, Jul 01, 2026

The programme is designed as a platform for networking, dialogue and collaboration between Vietnamese film professionals and partners from across the region and around the world.

News

'Somewhere in Time' kicks off a country-in-focus programme highlighting American cinema

Tuesday, Jun 30, 2026

This special screening series is curated and presented by DANAFF IV in collaboration with the U.S. diplomatic mission in Việt Nam and Motion Picture Association of America. 

Entertainment

Authentic Vietnamese stories can resonate worldwide: former Bond star

Tuesday, Jun 30, 2026

At the fourth Đà Nẵng Asian Film Festival (DANAFF IV), taking place this week, Seymour will lead the Acting Masterclass, where she will share insights drawn from more than five decades of experience in the film industry.

News

Ji Chang-wook lights up the Đà Nẵng Asian Film Festival 2026 red carpet

Monday, Jun 29, 2026

Joining them were internationally acclaimed actors such as South Korea''s Han Dong-hee, ''Bond Girl'', British actress Jane Seymour and Turkish star Tuba Büyüküstün, as the festival brought together more than 1,000 delegates, filmmakers and industry representatives from Việt Nam and abroad.

Life & Style

Quảng Trị to hold second exciting international festival for peace

Monday, Jun 29, 2026

The festival will mark an important milestone in affirming the province’s new stature and strengthening its image as a symbol of reconciliation, cooperation and development.

Artist

American film producer Bill Mechanic honoured at Đà Nẵng Asian Film Festival 2026

Saturday, Jun 27, 2026

Beyond film screenings, Mechanic will also join the Producing Masterclass DANAFF to share practical insights drawn from decades of experience in Hollywood.