Publishers lower book prices to lure customers
Publishers and book companies are selling books at significantly lower prices to attract readers, students and school children this summer.
Fledgling VN author rewrites convention
Falling Leaves in the City is an imaginary story about the lives of young people who are living and working in Ha Noi.
Australian book to provide ‘limitless' inspiration
A book by Australian limbless victim Nick Vujicic was launched in Vietnamese yesterday.
President Ho translation republished
The famous Prison Diary written by late President Ho Chi Minh during the early 1940s was recently republished in Spanish by the Coleccion Sur de Ediones Union publishing house in Cuba.
German comics go on display
Nine-year-old Tran Nhat Phuong looks intently at the pictures of the short-sighted hare named Supa Hasi.
Book pays tribute to local legends
Photographer Nguyen A has presented his new 800-page photo book featuring the images and life stories of 400 Vietnamese people who have made great contributions to society.
New book explores life of top educator
A collection of true stories from the life of the late Nguy Nhu Kon Tum (1913-91), one of the founders of the geophysics sector in Viet Nam, has been launched to celebrate his 100th birthday anniversary.
Art contest fetes Canada-VN links
A visual arts competition based on the novel Life of Pi by Canadian author Yann Martel will be held in Viet Nam to mark the Word Book Day.
Literature Temple lives up to its name
This year's Book and Reading Culture Festival is offering visitors free e-books and providing printed books to libraries and schools in rural areas.
Local diplomat's memoirs in print
A book launch of memoirs detailing the career of Nguyen Duy Trinh was held in Ha Noi-based National Museum of Vietnamese History yesterday.
Holcim Vietnam publishes cement and concrete book
A new book available in both Vietnamese and English offers a detailed perspective on cement and concrete standards for designers, consultants, contractors and students.

Hightlight

First Korean-language newspaper hits shelves 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 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 Classical guitarist to entertain

Vietnamese classical guitarist Nguyen Thi Kim Chung will perform famous melodies by Vietnamese and foreign composers in Ha Noi tonight.

Broadway revue back in business 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.