Life & Style

Italy's leading magician Erix Logan will astound Viet Nam with 20 performances in cities including Ha Long, Hai Phong, Ha Noi and HCM City from May 27 to June 23.

President Ho Chi Minh's link to a British town celebrated

If you were to think of the places associated with the life of late President Ho Chi Minh, you probably would not consider the small British seaside town of Newhaven. However, the town does indeed have a significant link with the founder of modern Viet Nam.

Overseas conductor Phi performs in charity show

Conductor Le Phi Phi will perform in two concerts to raise fund for the Light Your Hope Scholarship Foundation, starting tonight at the HCM City Opera House.

Asia record book lists names of Viet Nam filmmaker, painters

Three Vietnamese people were named in the list of top 30 Asian Record Holders in 2013 on Saturday, said the Viet Nam Guinness Book of Records.

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.

Expat Corner

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.

Learn how to use herbs to detox your body

Arts & Craft

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).

Film

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

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

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