Hanoi (VNA) ಌ– As of the evening of September 3, the film Mua do (Red Rain) had grossed over 458 billion VND (17.35 million USD), surpassing Tran Thanh’s The Four Guardians to become the highest-grossing Vietnamese film in 2025 to date.
Director Dang Thai Huyen also made history as the first Vietnamese female director to achieve the 400 billion VND box office milestone.
The film’s momentum shows no sign of slowing after more than 10 days in theatres. On September 1, Red Rain earned 55 billion VND in a single day, setting a new record for the highest daily gross in Vietnamese cinema, overtaking Tran Thanh’s Mai (43.9 billion VND).
Inspired by the 81-day battle to defend Quang Tri Citadel, Red Rain is produced by the People’s Army Cinema and belongs to the war – revolution genre. According to Director Huyen, the film is a tribute to the generation who sacrificed their lives for the nation’s independence and freedom.
Box Office Vietnam reported a strong occupancy rate of 68.33%, with tickets selling out at many theatres in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, reflecting the film’s exceptional audience appeal./.
Film Mua Do (Red Rain) has grossed more than 150 billion VND in ticket sales, setting a new benchmark for a historical, revolutionary war film in Vietnam.
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Held on September 13-14, ManiFiesta – the annual festival of solidarity organised by the Workers' Party of Belgium – drew tens of thousands of participants from across Belgium and neighbouring countries. Alongside music, debates and cultural exchanges, Vietnam made a strong impression with a booth rich in national identity.
Vietnam’s top female badminton player Nguyen Thuy Linh, ranked 18th in the world, was unable to defend her title after losing 0-2 to Cai Yan Yan of China (world No. 107) in the women’s singles final of Yonex-Sunrise Vietnam Open 2025.
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Victory Vietnam by Swedish film director Bo Öhlén is a deeply moving and authentic documentary, officially premiered in April 2025 on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification of Vietnam (April 30, 1975 – 2025).
The LION Championship 26 (LC26) will take place at Tay Ho Gymnasium in Hanoi on September 13, with the spotlight on the debut of World WBC Muay Thai Champion Truong Cao Minh Phat, who will square off against Irish fighter Aaron Clarke in the 61kg MMA Striking category.
The archives consist of administrative records, maps, and technical drawings from 1911–1955 left by French coal companies, along with images capturing coal mining, colonial architecture, miners’ lives, and the local community. These materials not only carry historical value but also offer vivid insights into Quang Ninh’s socio-economic landscape before 1955.
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The Ho Chi Minh City Union of Friendship Organisations (HUFO) hosted a screening of the film Mua do (Red Rain) on September 9 for members of the consular corps and Lao and Cambodian students studying in the city, a part of activities marking the 80th anniversary of National Day (September 2, 1945 – 2025),
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