Broadway revue back in business
A Broadway-inspired revue which became a stage phenomenon in Viet Nam last summer is set to briefly return to Ha Noi next month.
Culture Vulture (June. 19  2013)
Viet Nam's ever first antique appraisal company is up and running after a green light from culture and heritage authorities. To mark the occasion, Dao Phan Long, director of Dau Xua Ltd Co and chairman of the Ha Noi-Thang Long Antique Association, spoke to Culture Vulture.
French circus troupe heads for VN
The French circus troupe Chatbaz d'Entrar will present its latest repertoires during performances in HCM City and Ha Noi this week.
Malaysian culture introduced to promote tourism
Malaysia Tourism Year 2014 was launched today in Ha Noi with a performance of Malaysian culture.
Hoi An prepares for week-long festivities
Forty cultural events will be held during the fifth Quang Nam Heritage Festival, which runs from this Saturday until next Wednesday.
Polish prodigyto perform in Ha Noi
A night of Chopin will be performed by pianist Krystian Tkaczewski at the Viet Nam National Academy of Music (VNAM), 77 Hao Nam Street, Ha Noi, on Thursday.
Exhibition in Paris celebrates wonders of Ha Noi
The Vietnamese Cultural Centre in Paris is hosting its first ever painting and sculpture exhibition honouring the ancient beauty of Ha Noi.
Veteran Hue artists in joint show
Fifteen veteran artists with close ties to Hue are showcasing their paintings in an exhibition which opened on Sunday in the former royal city.
Rare Han-Nom documents exhibited
An exhibition showcasing thousands of ancient manuscripts and digitised versions of old documents in Han Chinese and Nom (Vietnamese ideographic script) has opened at the provincial library of Thua Thien-Hue.
Preservation of Duong Lam Village urged
A draft on the way to preserve and restore the ancient architecture in Ha Noi's Duong Lam Village was reached at a recent meeting of cultural managers and experts.
Paris sunlight inspires collection
Designer Hoang Minh Ha became the first winner of fashion designing contest Project Runway Viet Nam thanks to his collection inspired by the Paris sunshine.
Summer serenity on Sai Son
Summer serenity on Sai Son 2   

On a recent Sunday, a few friends and I visited Sai Son Mountain in Phuong Cach Commune, 30km southwest of Ha Noi. We ventured there to see Thay Pagoda, Tay Phuong Pagoda and Chang Son Village.

Preservation of Duong Lam Village urged
Preservation of Duong Lam Village urged

A draft on the way to preserve and restore the ancient architecture in Ha Noi's Duong Lam Village was reached at a recent meeting of cultural managers and experts.

Expo takes a look behind the scenes
Expo takes a look behind the scenes

The first Vietnamese International Exhibition on Film and Television Technology will be held in Ha Noi from next Wednesday to Friday.

Hightlight

Income not the only measure of poverty Income not the only measure of poverty

Viet Nam's poverty rate is estimated at around 10 per cent but the number of people who do not achieve social well-being is believed to be much higher. It's necessary to go beyond income when defining people's experiences.

Clouds cover VN weather forecasting Clouds cover VN weather forecasting

Viet Nam has so far only accomplished 30 per cent of the workload to modernise weather forecasting technology and upgrade monitoring systems.

Viet Nam private equity outlook bounces back Viet Nam private equity outlook bounces back

Investors viewing Viet Nam's investment environment favourably has increased over the last six months, according to a bi-annual survey on the nation's private equity outlook done by Grant Thornton Vietnam.

City taxi inspectors urged to crackdown on violations City taxi inspectors urged to crackdown on violations

Taxis operating in HCM City will be subject to greater scrutiny and punishment in the coming months, says Duong Hong Thanh, deputy director of the city's Transport Department.

Shares slide but outlook remains bright Shares slide but outlook remains bright

The VN-Index on the HCM City Stock Exchange tumbled during all five sessions last week, concluding the week off 3.6 per cent to 509.03 points.