Uplifting fine arts exhibition portrays family sentiment
An exhibition of paintings and sculptures opened Saturday at Ha Noi's Viet Nam Fine Arts Museum to celebrate the Viet Nam Year of Family 2013 and International Museum Day (May 18).
Central province hosts National Tuong Festival
The 2013 National Tuong (Classical Drama) Festival has attracted around 700 traditional artists from 11 troupes across the country to the central province of Quang Nam.
National television documentary festival kicks off in Da Lat
The second National Television Documentary and Reporting Festival kicked off yesterday in the Central Highlands province of Lam Dong's Da Lat City.
Competition soars
Over 160 competitors and tourists took part in the ninth international kite competition at the Victoria Hoi An Beach Resort and Spa on Saturday.
Disabilities no barrier to making movies
Against the hustle and bustle of city traffic, a young boy is quietly putting up a large poster on an empty wall next to a restaurant.
Legendary director commands centre stage
But as soon as she joined the troupe, she was chosen to act as the character Cuc in the play Du Kich Thon Doi (Guerrillas at Doi Commune).
Vietnamese lacquer art inspires Thai diplomat
Despite leading a hectic life as Thailand's Consul General in HCM City, Panpimon Suwannapongse makes sure she finds time to pursue her passion of Vietnamese lacquer art. Van Dat reports.
Online show traces singer's tour
Fans of singer Le Cat Trong Ly, 26, can follow her singing journey across Viet Nam through an online music documentary on www.phim.soha.vn
Buddha statues highlight heritage
An exhibition of Buddhist artefacts from the 11th to 20th century opened yesterday at the HCM City-based Xa Loi Pagoda.
Lao National Publishing House gets new offices
The Lao National Publishing House received a new office building yesterday as a gift from Viet Nam's National Political Publishing House.
Mountainous ethnic groups receive cultural house tribute
Construction kicked off yesterday on a cultural house dedicated to the Pa Ko and Van Kieu ethnic groups living in Dakrong District in the central province of Quang Tri.
Market madness in Ha Noi
Market madness in Ha Noi

Being the insomniac I am, I woke at 3am at what most would say is a crazy hour to have your eyes open, but I wanted to see a part of the city that doesn't adhere to a conventional working day.

Uplifting fine arts exhibition portrays family sentiment
Uplifting fine arts exhibition portrays family sentiment

An exhibition of paintings and sculptures opened Saturday at Ha Noi's Viet Nam Fine Arts Museum to celebrate the Viet Nam Year of Family 2013 and International Museum Day (May 18).

Tintin movie screening set to brighten day for orphans
Tintin movie screening set to brighten day for orphans

The 3D cartoon The Adventures of Tintin will be presented for children from orphanages in Ha Noi, Hai Phong and HCM City as a gift from the Belgian Embassy to mark 40 years relationship between Belgium and Viet Nam.

Hightlight

Tax code reforms to decipher dependents Tax code reforms to decipher dependents

People who are dependent on personal income tax payers will be given their own tax codes to avoid people lodging claims as dependents of more than one taxpayer.

Farmer-firm linkups remain elusive despite Gov't efforts Farmer-firm linkups remain elusive despite Gov't efforts

More than 10 years after the Government unveiled policies to encourage tie-ups between farmers and businesses, the proportion of farm produce sold through such contracts remains modest.

Buddha statues highlight heritage Buddha statues highlight heritage

An exhibition of Buddhist artefacts from the 11th to 20th century opened yesterday at the HCM City-based Xa Loi Pagoda.

Australian book to provide ‘limitless' inspiration Australian book to provide ‘limitless' inspiration

A book by Australian limbless victim Nick Vujicic was launched in Vietnamese yesterday.