Miss Cosmo contestants don Vietnam’s traditional ‘ao dai’ in celebrations of National Day
Vietnam LifeFifteen Miss Cosmo 2025 contestants joined Vietnamese peers in an ‘ao dai’ (Vietnam’s traditional long gown) fashion event on Monday ahead of the country’s National Day (September 2).
In Ho Chi Minh City, disabled bowlers roll forward with determination, 8kg ball
Vietnam LifeAmid the lively cheers echoing through Megabowl Bowling Center in Ho Chi Minh City, wheelchairs, crutches, and unsteady footsteps blend with the heavy roll of an eight-kilogram bowling ball.
Ho Chi Minh City to celebrate biggest German Oktoberfest in Southeast Asia
Vietnam LifeGBA-Erdinger Oktoberfest 2025, the largest and most anticipated annual celebration of German heritage, cuisine, and beer in Vietnam, will make its grand return this October in Ho Chi Minh City with its most meaningful edition yet.
Hanoi-inspired tourism train launched to celebrate National Day
Vietnam LifeThe Vietnam Railways Corporation has officially introduced The Hanoi Train, along with a new biometric ticket control system, in a ceremony held at Hanoi Station to mark the 80th anniversary of National Day.
Miss Grand Vietnam host criticized over remarks on women at press event
Vietnam LifeA representative of the Miss Grand Vietnam 2025 host organization is facing a backlash after making comments at a press event that many interpreted as disrespectful toward women.
Int’l beauty queens visit Vietnam’s Mekong Delta ahead of Miss Cosmo 2025 pageant
Vietnam LifeFifteen international beauty queens competing in Miss Cosmo 2025 visited Vietnam’s Mekong Delta this week as part of a cultural exchange and community outreach program ahead of the pageant’s official launch.
Vietnam’s CGV cinemas to live-stream 80th National Day parade for free
Vietnam LifeCGV cinemas across Vietnam will provide free live broadcasts of the 80th anniversary celebrations of the August Revolution (August 19) and National Day (September 2) on September 2, the company announced on Thursday.
Vietnam-South Korea film features Lee Kwang Soo in romantic comedy set in Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam LifeSouth Korean actor Lee Kwang Soo stars alongside Vietnamese actress Hoang Ha in ‘Love Barista,’ an upcoming Vietnam–South Korea co-production that blends South Korean romantic comedy tropes with Vietnamese cultural elements.
Folk-inspired light show, craft village launched in ‘old Nha Trang’ concept
Vietnam LifeNha Trang Xua, which literally means ‘old Nha Trang’ – a cultural complex in Khanh Hoa Province, south-central Vietnam – on Sunday launched Anh Sang Huyen Thoai, a performance that blends folk dance, traditional music, and modern light effects on a lotus lake stage, while also unveiling a space that invites visitors to experience long-standing crafts in a recreated rural setting.
Vietnam to host national Doll Festival featuring ‘Miss Doll’ pageant
Vietnam LifeVietnam will hold a national doll festival later this year, featuring the country’s first large-scale doll exhibition and a pageant-style competition, organizers said on Wednesday.
