Restoration begins at Tu Duc's resting place
Work was started yesterday on a project to restore some ruined buildings at Khiem Lang Mausoleum, the site of King Tu Duc's tomb, in Hue City.
Television documentaries receive accolades
The second National Television Documentary and Reporting Festival honoured 22 productions yesterday in the Central Highlands province of Lam Dong.
Traditional souvenir villages make for the perfect day trip
It's been more than three weeks since my eye surgery and I was chomping at the bit to go on a road trip out of town. I had turned down a chance for a long weekend trip so I really needed a day out of the city.
Lanterns lit in city pagodas to celebrate Buddha's birthday
Pagodas in HCM City this week have lit seven lotus-shaped lanterns to celebrate the anniversary of Buddha's birth.
Disabled speaker inspires audience
More than 2,500 people attended a talk by Nick Vujicic, an inspirational speaker without arms and legs, at the White Palace Conference Centre in HCM City's Tan Binh District yesterday.
Singer Siu Black to judge new reality talent show
Veteran singer Siu Black will be the lead judge in a new reality singing contest called Toi La Nguoi Chien Thang, which is based on the format of the Dutch show, The Winner Is.
Free symphony for HCM City youth
A special concert for youth in HCM City will feature the New World Symphony by Czech composer Antonin Dvorak at the Opera House on May 29.
First Vietnamese action fantasy enjoys Cannes festival teaser
A five-minute promo of the Vietnamese action fantasy Lua Phat (Once Upon a Time in Vietnam) has been presented to film distributors and international journalists at the Film Market of the 2013 Cannes International Film Festival.
Egg-xample
Two dolls of limbless Australian Nick Vujicic made from egg shells by retired teacher Nguyen Thanh Tam from HCM City.
Cartoon funnies paint a picture
Sixty oil on canvas and water colours by late cartoonist Choe, or Nguyen Hai Chi, are on display at the Tu Do Gallery in HCM City.
Culture Vulture (May. 22  2013)
Renowned Australian ballet dancer Colin Peasley has completed preparing dancers from the Viet Nam National Opera and Ballet for a Graduation Ball. Peasley retired from the Australian Ballet last August after 50 years and a record 6,406 shows. He spoke to Culture Vulture.
Traditional souvenir villages make for the perfect day trip
Traditional souvenir villages make for the perfect day trip

It's been more than three weeks since my eye surgery and I was chomping at the bit to go on a road trip out of town. I had turned down a chance for a long weekend trip so I really needed a day out of the city.

Cartoon funnies paint a picture
Cartoon funnies paint a picture

Sixty oil on canvas and water colours by late cartoonist Choe, or Nguyen Hai Chi, are on display at the Tu Do Gallery in HCM City.

First Vietnamese action fantasy enjoys Cannes festival teaser

A five-minute promo of the Vietnamese action fantasy Lua Phat (Once Upon a Time in Vietnam) has been presented to film distributors and international journalists at the Film Market of the 2013 Cannes International Film Festival.

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.