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.
Australian book to provide ‘limitless' inspiration
A book by Australian limbless victim Nick Vujicic was launched in Vietnamese yesterday.
Attempt to serve up biggest helpings of two national dishes
The chase for records never ceases. The Vinahouse joint-stock company will display the biggest dish of barbecued Cau Mong veal and a bowl of My Quang-Phu Chiem (local rice noodle) at the Vinahouse Space in the central Quang Nam Province's Dien Ban District on June 23.
Hoi An launches solar lighting system
Hoi An yesterday launched its new solar power public lighting system in the city's Hoai River Square.Renewable lighting sources have been added to world heritage sites across the central region with funding from Asiana Airlines as part of an initiative aimed at promoting sustainable tourism.
Art festival proceeds help buy musical instruments for poor
A dance, music and art festival to raise money to buy musical instruments for needy children will open at the outdoor bar Saigon Outcast on May 25.
Mekong Delta tours introduced at seminar
New tours, destinations and promotions to the Mekong Delta were introduced at a seminar held yesterday in Ha Noi.About 50 travel agents and companies from delta provinces attended the function.
HCM City hotels slash room rates
With the number of international tourists declining for the three straight months, many hotels in HCM City are cutting room rates.
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.

Joint art exhibition held in Korean city
Joint art exhibition held in Korean city

An art exhibition featuring contemporary work by Vietnamese and South Korean artists is on a display at the Han Hyang-lim Ceramic Museum in Paju City, about 70km north of Seoul.

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.