Việt Nam’s iconic áo dài has taken centre stage in London, bringing together designers, models and fashion lovers to celebrate the beauty of Vietnamese culture and showcase the traditional dress to an international audience.

Lion dance drums, lantern displays, folk songs and traditional dance filled Nice city, southern France, with the sounds and sights of Việt Nam's Mid - Autumn Festival this year.

The Global Fashion Icon was spotted sitting next to Yunho of the K-pop group Ateez.

Only in Hong Kong - Breakfast with locals, a feast you"ll never forget Ask a Hong Konger what they had for breakfast, and chances are, you'll get two different answers depending on who you ask and where you are. That's because Hong Kong runs on two parallel breakfast cultures at once.

Research journal editor and Instagram content creator Yuen Yiu (@cooking_yuen) moved back to Hong Kong from the US in 2021. He spoke to Andrew Sun. Like most working-class families, I grew up eating whatever mum, and sometimes dad, made. For me, a sizzling plate at Cafe de Coral on my birthday was a big treat. My first exposure to other types of cuisine was in secondary school. I blew my lunch allowance in Kowloon City on lots of Thai curries. I still eat at Amporn Thaifood (Shop 9, 3/F, Kowloon...

Weaving has been part of Philippine culture Contrary to the belief that only women comprise the handloom weaving community, men account for 14 percent of registered weavers. A former farmer from Abra is one of them.

Working across sculpture, painting, moving image, sound, and installation, the three artists represent distinct generations, cultural backgrounds, and artistic practices.

The space, launched on Monday to mark the 68th anniversary of Hồ Chí Minh’s visit to Lào Cai, combines traditional displays with QR codes, digital photo exhibitions, audiobooks and other multimedia content.

An exhibition featuring 26 scientists from around the world who were awarded the Nobel Prize, Abel Prize and Fields Medal has opened at the Đà Nẵng Museum, promoting the role of women in science and their contributions to the development of modern life.

As symbolic of the Mid-Autumn Festival as the legend of Chang’e and the Jade Rabbit, mooncakes have a history dating back centuries, with their first mention during the Song dynasty (960-1279) in author Wu Zimu’s Dreaming of Grain. Early mooncakes were a far cry from the creative and intricate designs we see today. The rudimentary cakes were flat and round, with a thin outer crust and fillings such as lotus seed paste or the auspicious five kernels. During the Yuan dynasty (1279-1368),...

The 26th World Gourmet Festival returns to Bangkok from September 29 to October 4, bringing together some of the world’s most distinguished chefs. More than a showcase of gastronomic talent, the event serves as a multicultural narrative rooted in food heritage and transnational exchange – and as a crucible where culinary philosophies clash and meld. Internationally acclaimed chefs like Álvaro Clavijo from Bogotá, Julien Royer from Singapore, and Josiah Citrin from Los Angeles must confront the...

The Pu Sam Cáp cave system in the northern mountainous province of Lai Châu captivates visitors with its primeval forest, diverse vegetation and spectacular limestone formations.

The cooking process is presented through b-boying and slapstick comedy, creating a scene as impressive as any Michelin Guide restaurant.

Chef Chele Gonzalez of one-Michelin-starred Gallery by Chele and Chef Aitor Zabala of three-Michelin-starred Somni are collaborating on a two-night dinner service in Manila.

There are two things that you should consider before rewearing a bra. The weather and the activities you"ve done throughout the day.

When Kevin Cureau first spoke to his oncologist about the mass behind his knee, he was not stressed out. “It was more, ‘Oh, this is just something I have to get through.’ I wasn’t scared or anything,” says Cureau, 37, a French-Chinese cancer survivor born and living in Hong Kong who was diagnosed with stage-three liposarcoma in late 2025. Cureau took the news so calmly that even his doctor was a little surprised. But he admits that, at the time, he did not fully understand what liposarcoma was....

Pianist Nguyễn Mỹ Anh, a recipient of a full scholarship from the Vietnamese and Hungarian governments, has made history as the first Vietnamese music teacher in Hungary’s public education system.

A Việt Nam – China art programme celebrating the 2026 Mid-Autumn Festival took place at Hồ Gươm Opera House in Hà Nội on September 21, with the attendance of Vietnamese and Chinese officials.

The Touch, Play, Learn workshop at the Vietnamese Women's Museum in Hà Nội engages visitors with national heritage through hands-on creative activities.

From QR codes and digital maps to smart tourism platforms, technology is reshaping how visitors explore Phú Thọ’s heritage, highland destinations and cultural experiences.

Quảng Ninh is to host the 2026 National Travel Conference and the 2026 National Tourism Promotion Conference on September 23-24 to tackle current challenges, showcase heritage destinations, stimulate visitor demand, and spark a dynamic new era for local tourism.

Renowned for its traditional silk lantern-making heritage, Hội An is a popular destination, with dazzling lantern-lit streets, music and performances, recreational activities that evoke childhood memories and a variety of cultural and artistic programmes reflecting its distinctive local identity.

Taylor Swift is set to release a new single titled “Patient Zero,” marking her first track since her marriage to Travis Kelce.

Best known for his hilarious portrayals of characters such as Gutthi, Dr Mashoor Gulati and Rinku Devi on Indian television, comedian and actor Sunil Grover is bringing his trademark character comedy to Hong Kong for one night only at the Hopewell Hotel’s Grand Ballroom in Wan Chai on September 27. “This is all about celebrating what I’ve done on television so far,” Grover, 49, says. With a career spanning more than two decades, Grover rose to national fame for his iconic characters: Gutthi on...

Bianca Umali opened up on why she gave Ruru Madrid a second chance after his cheating issue.

SB19’s Stell partners with fitness coaches Bern and Michelle Llanes and makeup artist Mac Igarta to open Driven Performance Training’s new space in Quezon City

4/5 stars American writer-director David Ayer has built a career on tough-guy films featuring unlikely team-ups – from mismatched policemen Denzel Washington and Ethan Hawke in Training Day (2001) to Will Smith and an orc in Bright (2017) to Jason Statham and some bees in The Beekeeper (2024). However, Heart of the Beast, a soulful survival drama scripted by Cameron Alexander, represents Ayer’s best combination yet. A grizzled Brad Pitt stars as retired special forces officer James Belmont, who...

Shared feasts and thoughtful gifts take center stage as City of Dreams Manila marks the Mid-Autumn Festival with Crystal Dragon’s special à la carte menu and Café Society’s elegantly boxed mooncakes. Crystal Dragon’s Mid-Autumn Festival menu At Crystal Dragon, Chef de Cuisine Chan Choo Kean presents a festive menu showcasing premium ingredients, refined flavors and

While mass-produced Mid-Autumn Festival lanterns of every size, shape and style can be bought with a single click these days, a dedicated few in Hong Kong are defying the fast consumerism trend by keeping the objects’ traditional craftsmanship alive. Among them is Hong Kong fashion designer and lantern artisan Wan Wong, 52, who spends hours every year crafting traditional bamboo, wire and cellophane lanterns by hand. Lanterns remain a cherished centrepiece of the Mid-Autumn Festival, a Southeast...

For those about to rock, Bốc Fest salutes you! Eleven artists and bands, from rock veterans Bức Tường and Hải Bột to younger acts like RHYDER, The Flob and Lexxy, brought different musical styles together at Gia Lâm Train Factory. Specially staged collaborations made the first edition a unique cross-generational rock experience for younger audiences.