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The Le Thi Rieng Memorial Park will tell moving stories for future generations.
Having served as a soldier, artist Le Sa Long hopes that the Le Thi Rieng Memorial Park will not only feature monuments and artifacts but also recreate the journey of searching for, gathering, and bringing the heroic martyrs back to their homeland through paintings, images, and touching stories.
Ho Chi Minh City needs more documentary photographs that truthfully reflect its changes and development.
On the afternoon of October 31st, the Propaganda Department of the Ho Chi Minh City Party Committee, the Ho Chi Minh City Theoretical Council, Ho Chi Minh City Radio and Television Station, and TFS Film Studio organized a scientific and theoretical seminar on the topic "Community Photography - From Urban Memory to Cultural Industry " at the Ho Chi Minh City Radio and Television Station.
Singer Trung Hieu: Living green starts with small habits.
For singer Trung Hieu, living green doesn't necessarily have to start with grand actions. Sometimes, limiting the use of single-use plastics, thinking carefully before shopping, or choosing appropriate modes of transportation are practical ways to contribute to environmental protection. This is also the message singer Trung Hieu wants to send to the audience participating in the Vietnam Green Day 2026.
What's in store at the 6-day Ho Chi Minh City International Photography Festival 2026?
In celebration of Vietnam Culture Day 2026 in Ho Chi Minh City, the Ho Chi Minh City Photography Association will organize the 3rd Ho Chi Minh City International Photography Festival with the theme "Ho Chi Minh City - Creative Culture, Shaping the Future". Over 30 international photographers came to Ho Chi Minh City to create their works. A highlight of the Ho Chi Minh City International Photography Festival 2026 is the creative workshop for Vietnamese and international photographers.
Ho Chi Minh City brings books to residential areas, schools, hospitals, and factories.
The Ho Chi Minh City Department of Culture and Sports has just issued a plan to organize activities promoting reading, contributing to spreading a reading culture in Ho Chi Minh City during the period 2026-2030. Notably, the activities will be held in a variety of spaces, from schools and residential areas to hospitals, businesses, and social welfare facilities.
Artist Uyen Huy and his four years of dedicated work on a large-scale lacquer painting.
Uyên Huy's solo exhibition, "A Glimpse of Myself," opened on October 28th at the Ho Chi Minh City Fine Arts Association, showcasing 51 works created by artist Uyên Huy between 1995 and 2026. These include 10 graphic paintings, 6 lacquer paintings, and 35 acrylic paintings, mixed media paintings, and paper collages. Don't let AI dominate creative freedom. Explaining the exhibition's theme, artist Uyen Huy said that each artwork reflects a part of the artist's individuality.
Composer Tran Xuan Tien, a familiar face in the "Sing for My Compatriots" movement, has passed away.
Composer Tran Xuan Tien passed away on the morning of October 27th, leaving behind a legacy of many compositions about his homeland, country, youth, and his years of involvement with the student movement. Musician Mai Tram, daughter of musician Tran Xuan Tien, shared with Tuoi Tre newspaper that her father passed away at 6 am on October 27th due to a heart attack.
Miss Charm Vietnam Tra My: Winning the crown means... temporarily suspending my studies.
The newly crowned Miss Charm Vietnam 2026, Nguyen Ngoc Tra My, said that winning the title was a dream come true, but the crown also comes with responsibility. She temporarily suspended her studies to focus on preparing for the international beauty pageant, Miss Charm 2026. Tra My, born in 1996, is widely known as a bilingual MC.
Actress Angelababy wears a couture dress by Phan Huy in a Chinese magazine.
Chinese screen beauty Angelababy (Yang Ying) appeared in F Magazine China wearing a couture design by Vietnamese designer Phan Huy. This dress is from the Spring Summer 2026 Couture collection - "Golden Branches and Jade Leaves ," inspired by the Nguyen Dynasty and the ancient capital of Hue , and was previously showcased at Paris Haute Couture Week (France) in early 2026. Angelababy showcases her elegant beauty in a Vietnamese couture gown.
Is an active handshake a welcoming gesture or a display of power?
A handshake is not just a greeting; it also expresses goodwill, respect, and a desire to connect. A well-timed, appropriately firm handshake, accompanied by eye contact and a smile, can create a good impression; a lack of subtlety can easily make the interaction awkward. Shaking hands is a familiar gesture in communication, from first meetings to conferences, signing ceremonies, or farewells.
Organizing a grand music festival to celebrate the 45th anniversary of the founding of the Vietnam Buddhist Association.
The grand music festival "Homeland of One Land - A Thousand Years of Shining Faith" brings together singers Van Khanh, Phuong Thanh, Quoc Dai, Duc Tuan, Nguyen Phi Hung, and many others. According to the Buddhist Information Portal of the Vietnam Buddhist Association, the grand music festival " Homeland of One Land - The Bright Path of a Thousand Years" will take place at 7 PM on November 3rd at Hoa Binh Theater, Ho Chi Minh City.
Writer Doan Thach Bien's health is deteriorating.
Writer Doan Thach Bien, author of the novel "For Example, We Love Each Other," and also the founder and editor-in-chief of the journal "Ao Trang," is currently in poor health. Lan Huong, the daughter of writer Doan Thach Bien, shared with Tuoi Tre newspaper that her father's health is currently poor, he has a poor appetite, and needs assistance to walk. The musician suffers from dementia and therefore speaks little. Doan Thach Bien is known as a writer who writes about adolescence.
Composer Tu Vu, author of the song 'Gai Xuan' (Spring Girl), has passed away.
Composer Tu Vu passed away on the evening of October 20th, at the age of 95. He left behind many compositions, including the song "Gai Xuan" (Spring Girl), which has been successfully performed by many generations of singers. According to the obituary, musician Tu Vu passed away at 7:48 PM on October 20th, at the age of 95. Composer Tu Vu, whose real name is Tran Do Loc, was born in 1932 in Hanoi . The musician's name is closely associated with the song "Gái xuân" (Spring Girl) , composed in 1953.
Ho Chi Minh City will present 3D mapping and fireworks displays to celebrate Vietnamese Culture Day on November 24th.
The People's Committee of Ho Chi Minh City has just issued a plan to organize activities for Vietnam Culture Day 2026 in Ho Chi Minh City. The highlight will be a series of artistic activities, cultural experiences, and light and fireworks displays for the public. Nguyen Hue pedestrian street will become a space for cultural exchange.
Quỳnh Anh Shyn returns to Victoria's Secret wearing a design by Lê Thanh Hòa.
Fashionista Quỳnh Anh Shyn was invited to the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show for the second time. For this return, she wore a design by Lê Thanh Hòa featuring iridescent feather details and meticulous handcrafted embellishments. Over the past few days, Quỳnh Anh Shyn has been continuously updating information and images about her three-day, two-night trip to Los Angeles (USA) to attend the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show 2026 on her personal page.
Ho Chi Minh City Ao Dai Culture Festival: Preserving Heritage from the People Behind the Ao Dai
On the morning of October 18th, Ho Chi Minh City's Book Street became bustling with the sight of women and men wearing traditional Vietnamese ao dai dresses attending the closing ceremony of the 2nd Ho Chi Minh City Ao Dai Culture Festival 2026, themed "Saigon Ao Dai". The event, organized by the Ho Chi Minh City Ao Dai Association in collaboration with the Ho Chi Minh City Book Street Company and the Ho Chi Minh City Photography Association, aims to bring the ao dai closer to everyday life.
'City of Compassion - Connecting with Love' receives over 165.2 billion VND to care for the poor.
The art exchange program "City of Compassion - Connecting Love" received over 165.2 billion VND in donations, extending the journey of caring for the poor and spreading compassion in Ho Chi Minh City. On the evening of October 17th, the "City of Compassion - Connecting Love 2026" art exchange program took place at Hoa Binh Theater (Ho Chi Minh City).
Over 92 billion VND allocated to support the poor and disadvantaged students in Ho Chi Minh City.
On the afternoon of October 17th, the Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee of Ho Chi Minh City organized a social welfare program in response to the 2026 "For the Poor " campaign month at Hoa Binh Theater (Hoa Hung Ward, Ho Chi Minh City).
Photo contest telling stories in Ho Chi Minh City, top prize of 12 million VND.
Two community photography competitions focusing on the memories, heritage, and urban life of Ho Chi Minh City have just been launched, with a top prize of 12 million VND, for photography enthusiasts who want to tell the story of the city through their own perspective. Two photography competitions, including the online photo contest My City - My Story and the field photography competition Photo Marathon with the theme "From Urban Memory to Cultural Industry," have just been launched.
The female artist is racing against time to preserve portraits of Vietnamese Heroic Mothers.
'The Journey to Find Mother' showcases 153 paintings by artist Dang Ai Viet, including 100 new sketches of portraits of Heroic Vietnamese Mothers, continuing a creative journey of gratitude that began in 2010.
Learn about digital transformation and have a chance to win prizes!
The online competition to learn about national digital transformation will take place from October 22nd to November 22nd, with four weeks of competition on the Reporter's website and the Propaganda application. There will be multiple prizes each week, with the first prize worth 2 million VND.
A tribute before the martyrs are laid to rest in the city cemetery.
The art program "A Tribute" took place at Le Thi Rieng Cultural Park, featuring moving revolutionary songs, before the martyrs were laid to rest at the Ho Chi Minh City Cemetery. On the evening of October 13th, the "Song of Gratitude" art program took place in a sacred and serene setting at Le Thi Rieng Cultural Park (Hoa Hung Ward, Ho Chi Minh City).
Tonight, we celebrate the "Song of Gratitude" in remembrance of our heroic martyrs.
On the evening of October 13th, at Le Thi Rieng Cultural Park (Hoa Hung Ward, Ho Chi Minh City), an art program titled "A Song of Gratitude" will take place, featuring performances by artists from many generations in the city. Connecting war memories with the responsibility of preserving peace.
Architecture students bring heritage to the digital platform.
The IDisản application, which supports visits, learning, and research at the Ho Chi Minh City History Museum, along with an exhibition of creative fashion designs by students, are two highlights of MPOINT 2026. The MPOINT 2026 event, organized by the Faculty of Industrial Fine Arts, Ho Chi Minh City University of Architecture, will take place from October 12th to 15th at the campus located at 196 Pasteur Street, Xuan Hoa Ward, Ho Chi Minh City.
Thai beauty crowned Miss Asia Pacific International 2026
Outshining 37 other contestants, Sofia Sasiwaparin Atsawahirankarn from Thailand won the Miss Asia Pacific International 2026 crown. This year, Vietnam did not have a representative participating in the competition. On the evening of October 10th, the final round of the Miss Asia Pacific International 2026 pageant took place in the Philippines . This year's competition brings together 38 beautiful women from around the world . There is no representative from Vietnam this year.
Emoura Pham won 4th runner-up at Miss Grand International 2026, with Tanzania crowned the winner.
The Miss Grand International 2026 competition concluded with the final night on October 10th in Thailand . The new Miss Grand International is from Tanzania. 77 contestants competed in various rounds including name-calling, bikini and evening gown presentations, presentations, and Q&A. The top 11 contestants who advanced to the peace presentation and Q&A round were: Thailand, the Netherlands , Venezuela, Tanzania, Mexico, Vietnam, Ecuador, Guatemala, Cuba, Côte D'Ivoire, and Puerto Rico.
Phu My Hung 2.0 marks transformation of billion-dollar urban area
On the former building's 1.5-hectare site, Phu My Hung plans a 23-story mixed-use complex with multiple functions and distinctive architecture. For Truong Quoc Hung, vice president of the company, replacing a building that could have remained usable for decades is part of a broader plan to reposition the urban area as a new major center of Ho Chi Minh City. The transformation is already visible across the urban area.
Miss Grand International 2026 wore countless dresses by Vietnamese designers.
At Miss Grand International 2026 , Vietnamese designers had the opportunity to collaborate with many international representatives through evening gowns that were meticulously crafted in terms of design, materials, and embellishment techniques. In this project, designer Nguyen Minh Tuan is creating outfits for many beauty queens, while Thuong Gia Ky aims to create a unique style for each wearer.
Lan Khuê performed as the vedette in 'Dance of the Ancient Capital', while Quỳnh Anh transformed into a couture bride.
Within the framework of Vietnam NextGen Fashion Era 2 , designers Phuong Linh and Nguyen Phuc Tuan presented two new collections. "The Dance of the Ancient Capital" on the Vietnamese stage. Following the launch of his Numéro 6: Dance of the Ancient Capital collection at Paris Fashion Week , designer Nguyen Phuc Tuan is presenting this collection in Vietnam for the first time. The rain in the ancient capital is the overarching inspiration for the collection.
Saigon Choir spent 8 years bringing 24 Vietnamese songs to the choral stage.
The Saigon Choir's concert, themed "Vietnamese Language," took place on the evenings of October 9th and 10th at the Ho Chi Minh City Conservatory of Music. The program brought together over 100 choir members and guest artists. A special feature of the concert was its focus on the choir, combining Vietnamese musical elements with multi-part harmony techniques, and the absence of instrumental accompaniment. Eight years of preparation for a program.
One night, four beauty contests.
These are the Miss Grand International 2026 , Miss Asia Pacific International 2026 , Mister Global 2026 , and Miss Vietnam 2026 competitions. Emoura Pham is vying for the Miss Grand International 2026 crown . The Miss Grand International 2026 final took place in Thailand , with nearly 80 contestants from various countries and territories competing. The competition was initially planned to be held in India , but the organizers later decided to move the remaining activities to Thailand.
Paper horses, Thai buffaloes, and Filipino witches will all come together at Miss Grand International 2026.
Beyond showcasing elaborate national costumes, the contestants also brought cultural stories to the Miss Grand International 2026 stage, conveyed through colors, materials, designs, and performance styles. Vietnam brings the image of the paper horse to the international stage. Vietnamese representative Emoura Pham appeared in a (Returning Home in Glory) costume, designed by Pham Minh Man, inspired by the image of a procession of paper horses in Vietnamese folklore.
Leaders of the Ho Chi Minh City Fatherland Front visit Khmer temples during the Sen Dolta festival.
On October 7th, on the occasion of the 2026 Sen Dolta festival of the Khmer people, a delegation led by Mr. Pham Minh Tuan, Vice Chairman of the Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee of Ho Chi Minh City, visited, congratulated, and presented gifts to Khmer temples and influential figures among the Khmer community in Ho Chi Minh City. The delegation visited Pothiwong Pagoda (Bay Hien Ward) and Chantarangsay Pagoda (Xuan Hoa Ward), contributing to strengthening the solidarity among ethnic groups.
Ho Chi Minh City organized 944 art and theatrical performances in the past nine months.
The Ho Chi Minh City Department of Culture and Sports has just released a report on the results of cultural and sports activities in the first nine months of the year and the key tasks and solutions for the last three months of 2026. Cinema enters schools, while theater and music continue to thrive. Regarding culture and arts, the department received and processed 1,064 applications for art performance programs, fashion shows, competitions, beauty contests, and model contests.
Hoài Lâm and Ngọc Trinh will hold their wedding ceremony in the Mekong Delta; the ceremony will take place tomorrow.
Singer Hoài Lâm and Ngọc Trinh officially tied the knot in a wedding ceremony following the traditional customs of the Southwestern region of Vietnam, attended by family, friends, and close relatives. Singer Hoài Lâm and Ngọc Trinh held their wedding ceremony on the morning of October 5th, following the traditional wedding customs of the Southwestern region of Vietnam, with the participation of family and friends from both sides.
Kim Tu Long and Tu Suong perform on the stage of 'Peaceful Life'.
On the afternoon of October 4th, the Association of Former People's Police Officers of Ho Chi Minh City, in coordination with the Ho Chi Minh City Police Department and the Tran Huu Trang Theater, organized the art program " Peaceful Rhythms of Life " at the Tran Huu Trang Theater (Ho Chi Minh City). This is one of the activities commemorating the 65th anniversary of the Traditional Day of the Fire Prevention, Firefighting and Rescue Police Force (October 4, 1961 - October 4, 2026).
Capturing the autumnal moments of Hanoi in designs by Le Thanh Hoa.
Designer Le Thanh Hoa has just introduced his new Fall/Winter collection with over 30 designs, inspired by the tranquil and delicate beauty of autumn in Hanoi. Instead of depicting autumn with familiar colors or images, the designer explores moments of nature such as: misty fog, golden leaves falling from branches, puddles of water on the road after a rain, or delicate dragonflies...
Runner-up Khánh Như gives laptops to students.
The Miss International organization has just released the official profile images of the 52 contestants for the 2026 competition. Representing Vietnam is runner-up Le Phuong Khanh Nhu. In her profile photos, Khanh Nhu wore a pale pink dress by designer Le Thang, showcasing her feminine and elegant beauty. Before heading to Japan for , first runner-up Khanh Nhu, continued to implement her community project in Dong Thap , donating laptops to students.
Immediately after being crowned, Miss Universe Vietnam Nguyen Quynh Anh requested leave to attend her grandmother's funeral.
Immediately after being crowned Miss Universe Vietnam 2026 , Nguyen Quynh Anh requested permission to return to her hometown of Hanoi for a short time to attend to family matters and be with loved ones during a difficult family period.
Nguyen Quynh Anh crowned Miss Universe Vietnam 2026, rapper Phao as runner-up.
On the evening of October 2nd, the final round of the Miss Universe Vietnam 2026 competition took place in Hai Phong , featuring 30 contestants competing in the name-calling segment, bikini and evening gown presentations, and the Q&A round. Nguyen Quynh Anh, who was the first runner-up in Miss Universe Vietnam 2024 and crowned Miss Universe Vietnam 2026 , was born in 1999 in Hanoi and is 1.75m tall.
Emoura Pham advances to Round 4 of Country's Power of the Year, competing for a spot in the Top 20 of Miss Grand International.
On the morning of October 2nd, the organizers of Miss Grand International 2026 announced the official results of Round 3 of the Country's Power of the Year voting. Emoura Pham continues her race for a top 20 spot. Emoura Pham, representing Vietnam, finished fourth with 12% of the votes, and along with three representatives from Tanzania, Ecuador, and Chile, advanced to the next round. In the third round, Tanzanian representative Jihan Mohin Dimachk led with 32% of the votes.
Nguyen Phuc Tuan's dress, which took two months to embellish, graced the Paris runway.
Designer Nguyen Phuc Tuan recently presented his collection Numéro 6: Dance of the Ancient Capital at Maison de l'Amérique Latine, within the framework of Paris Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2027 . According to the original plan, Nguyen Phuc Tuan was to showcase 25 designs. However, due to the audience's support, he decided to bring all 31 designs to the runway, including 11 designs that were being introduced for the first time.
Digitizing heritage: Technology cannot replace core values.
On the morning of October 1st, a workshop themed "Digitizing Cultural Heritage and Data - Creating Smart Creative and Experiential Spaces" was held in Ho Chi Minh City. The workshop was organized by the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Culture and Sports in collaboration with the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Science and Technology and the Ho Chi Minh City Informatics Association. Technology brings heritage closer to more people.
The 94-year-old photographer still travels, still takes pictures, and still loves his profession.
To mark International Day of Older Persons on October 1st, the Ho Chi Minh City Senior Citizens Photography Club is organizing the exhibition "Moments and Life " at the Ho Chi Minh City Photography Association. The elderly photographer continues to diligently capture images of his homeland. The exhibition features 93 photographs by 24 members, capturing moments of people, hometowns, life, and changes in Ho Chi Minh City and many other localities across the country.
Heritage Ho Chi Minh City: Short video storytelling competition about heritage
The Ho Chi Minh City Cultural Heritage Association, in collaboration with Vietnam Travel Magazine, recently organized the UniTour Heritage Ho Chi Minh City event with the theme "Telling Heritage Stories - From Traditional Materials to Social Media Language," at the University of Economics and Finance Ho Chi Minh City. The program features content creator Vinh Thich An Ngon, travel blogger Bong Ngo Mario, Hoang Van Thai, and Mr. Lam Huynh - representative of Zalo Video .
Ho Chi Minh City aims to export 150-200 Vietnamese books abroad.
The Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee has just issued a plan for the development of the publishing, printing, distribution, and reading culture industries, with the goal of building the industry in a streamlined, professional, and modern direction, enhancing its capacity to meet the needs of the domestic and international markets. Bringing Vietnamese books to the international market. One of the notable goals of the plan is to bring Vietnamese books to the international market.
Miss Grand International returns to Thailand, Vietnam loses the right to host.
According to the latest announcement, Thailand will be the host country for the Miss Grand International 2027 competition. The organizers announced that the competition will return to where the Miss Grand International journey began, aiming for a special season to mark its 15th anniversary. Vietnam will no longer host Miss Grand International 2027. "We return to where the journey began for an unprecedented milestone, celebrating 15 years of Miss Grand International .
Phong Dinh brings the gardens of Da Lat to the Paris runway.
On September 29th (Vietnam time), designer Phong Dinh introduced his debut collection , L'Éclosion, at Paris Fashion Air , as part of Paris Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2027. From memories of Da Lat to couture designs. This is a memorable milestone for Phong Dinh on his journey to pursue a professional fashion career, after graduating as valedictorian from the Ho Chi Minh City University of Architecture.
Ho Chi Minh City is continuing to expand its efforts to bring books closer to the people.
To commemorate the 74th anniversary of the Traditional Day of the Vietnamese Publishing, Printing and Book Distribution Industry (October 10, 1952 - October 10, 2026), on the morning of September 29, a delegation led by Mr. Nguyen Ngoc Hoi - Vice Chairman of the Vietnam Publishers Association, Deputy Director of the Department of Culture and Sports of Ho Chi Minh City - visited and congratulated units operating in the field of publishing, printing and book distribution.
Manh Tu Nghia wearing Phan Huy's dress
The design chosen by actress Mạnh Tử Nghĩa is from Phan Huy's Fall/Winter 2026-2027 Couture collection. Manh Tu Nghia shows off her beauty in a design by Phan Huy. Meng Ziyi wore this design at the Greater Bay Area Film Concert 2026. The striking pastel blue mermaid dress features a defined waistline combined with a subtle flare that extends into a fishtail skirt, creating a soft effect while maintaining a clear structure.
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