Event

Winners of 13th International Photo Contest honoured in Hà Nội

Friday, Dec 05, 2025

The organisers received 13,236 works from 1,054 photographers representing 31 countries and territories. In addition to the prestigious awards presented by the VAPA, this year’s contest was sponsored by the International Federation of Photographic Art (FIAP), which grants Medals and...

Faces of VN

Documenting a changing Việt Nam through the lens

Thursday, Dec 04, 2025

He quickly realised his work had to be more than snapshot photography, committing to a monumental act of historical preservation as Hà Nội was changing every day at that moment. 

Event

VNA launches photo display of Việt Nam-Laos ties in Vientiane

Wednesday, Dec 03, 2025

The exhibition showcased nearly 30 standout images handpicked from VNA’s extensive archives and shot by its domestic photojournalists and resident correspondents in Vientiane, vividly illustrating the deep-rooted and unwavering ties between the two Parties, States, and peoples.

Life & Style

Photo Hanoi’25 draws 200,000 visitors, boosts creative city status

Tuesday, Dec 02, 2025

The month-long event served as a platform to amplify cultural exchange, art dialogue, and Hanoi’s global visibility as a UNESCO Creative City.

Life & Style

Việt Nam Heritage Photo Awards 2025 launched

Friday, Nov 28, 2025

The Việt Nam Heritage Photo Awards 2025 took place at Tôn Đức Thắng Museum in HCM City, marking the 20th anniversary of Việt Nam Cultural Heritage Day.

Artist

Young artists take centre stage at Photo Hanoi '25 Exhibition

Wednesday, Nov 12, 2025

The photography exhibition runs through November, providing art enthusiasts with an opportunity to explore fresh, humanistic, and profound perspectives in photography, which is an art form that continuously evolves alongside modern life.

Life & Style

Temple of Literature exhibition showcases images of Việt Nam's late 19th-century imperial examinations

Saturday, Nov 08, 2025

A photo exhibition opened on November 6 at the Temple of Literature (Văn Miếu – Quốc Tử Giám), Hà Nội, featuring a valuable collection by French photographer Firmin-André Salles that captured vivid images of Việt Nam''s Confucian education and examination...

Life & Style

Autumn Fair 2025: A convergence of Vietnamese commerce, creativity, culture

Wednesday, Nov 05, 2025

The first Autumn Fair 2025 concluded as the country’s largest-ever trade and cultural event, leaving a lasting impression on visitors, businesses, artists, and international partners.

Entertainment

Photo Hà Nội ’25 opens, turning capital into global hub of photographic art

Monday, Nov 03, 2025

The biennale includes 22 exhibitions and 28 sideline events such as talk shows, book launches, and film screenings. A series of art tours, photography workshops, and interactive experiences at 20 cultural venues across the capital will offer the public, especially...

Life & Style

Second Photo and Video Award “Technology with heart” honours 32 works

Friday, Oct 24, 2025

The award has been jointly organised by the VNA and the Military Industry and Telecommunications Group (Viettel) to honour the significant contributions of technology, spread inspiring and emotional visual stories, and convey meaningful messages about how technology enriches lives.

Life & Style

Winners of 2nd “Technology with heart” Award to be honoured on October 23

Wednesday, Oct 22, 2025

The award ceremony and display for the 2nd Photo and Video Award “Technology with heart”, which is co-organised by the Vietnam News Agency (VNA) and the Viettel Military Industry and Telecoms Group, will take place in Hà Nội on October...

Life & Style

Photo exhibition captures Hà Nội in the era of nation’s rise

Thursday, Oct 09, 2025

Each photograph offers a unique and heartfelt perspective on the thousand-year-old capital – a city that preserves its rich cultural identity while advancing with dynamism in the new era.

Life & Style

Việt Nam through the lens of international photographers

Thursday, Sep 11, 2025

The event is organised by the Department of Fine Arts, Photography and Exhibitions in collaboration with Huế City’s Department of Culture and Sports. It forms part of the Việt Nam International Photography Festival 2025 in Huế, supporting the National Tourism...

News

Veteran photographer releases new books on HCM City

Monday, Jul 28, 2025

Veteran photographer Nguyễn Á, who is known for pictures of Vietnamese soldiers and heritage, has released two new photobooks highlighting the beauty and achievements of the country and HCM City in the 50 years since national reunification.

People

Photo exhibition highlights Việt Nam–Israel cultural ties

Saturday, Jul 19, 2025

Running from July 11 to 24, the event is part of activities marking the 32nd anniversary of diplomatic relations between Việt Nam and Israel (July 12, 1993 – 2025) and the 80th anniversary of the Vietnamese diplomatic sector (August 28,...