Life & Style

Works by 21 contemporary artists from Indonesia are part of an exhibition called Picturing Pictures that has opened at the HCM City Museum of Fine Arts.

Photos explore artists

The Goethe Institute will host an exhibition featuring photos of 15 Vietnamese artists from June 27.

French band to perform in world music concert

Lo' Jo, a six-member group from France, will perform a blend of world music at a concert at the Institute of Cultural Exchange with France (IDECAF) on June 25.

Irish cult favourite to be screened this week

The Irish musical movie Once, which received the 2008 Academy Award for Best Original Song, will be presented to local audiences at 7pm on June 26 and 27 at the Cinematheque, 22A Hai Ba Trung Street.

French-infused Fete de la Music comes to town

Ha Noi will join hundreds of cities all over the world in celebrating the Fete de la Music – an all-night music celebration to mark the beginning of the summer solstice on June 21.

Art talk to take place with Dutch painter

The documentary filmmaking and video art centre at the Goethe Institute in Ha Noi will host a discussion with Dutch artist Andrea Radai on Saturday.

Le Sacre du Printemps appear at Ben Thanh

Igor Stravinsky's ballet and orchestral work Le Sacre du Printemps (The Rite of Spring) will be presented at Ben Thanh Theatre on June 27.

Gallery hosts discussion on creativity

The VinGallery today will host an art talk about the creative process with presentations from three young artists, Ha Hung Dung, Bridget March and Nguyen Van Du.

Foreign choirs join competition

The third International Choir Competition opened yesterday in Hoi An, gathering 15 choirs from the US, Germany, Taiwan, Australia, S Korea, Malaysia, Myanmar, Indonesia and Viet Nam.

Maybe a driving licence is worth the trouble after all

Most foreigners in Viet Nam manage to avoid obtaining a Vietnamese driving licence. No one seems to worry, not even the authorities.

Conquering Fansipan promotes inclusion

A group of young disabled people will take on the challenge of conquering Mount Fansipan in an event that draws people from all walks of life to the famous destination in northern Viet Nam.

Expat Corner

Maybe a driving licence is worth the trouble after all

Most foreigners in Viet Nam manage to avoid obtaining a Vietnamese driving licence. No one seems to worry, not even the authorities.

Learn how to use herbs to detox your body

Arts & Craft

Artworks shine spotlight on Indonesia

Works by 21 contemporary artists from Indonesia are part of an exhibition called Picturing Pictures that has opened at the HCM City Museum of Fine Arts.

Film

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

First Korean-language newspaper hits shelves

The Vietnam-Korea Times – Viet Nam's first Korean language newspaper made its debut in Ha Noi yesterday.

New industrial zone to lure Japanese firms

Construction of the Phu My 3 Industrial Zone starts today in the south-eastern province of Ba Ria Vung Tau to predominantly house Japanese companies. Viet Nam News spoke to Nguyen Thi Thao Nhi, CEO of the Thanh Binh Phu My Joint Stock Company, the major investor in the zone, about its strengths and commitment to the province's development.

Classical guitarist to entertain