Life & Style

Fans in frenzy to see inspirational Vujicic

Dreams of meeting limbless Australian writer Nick Vujicic will come true for many Vietnamese tomorrow when he arrives to address an expected 70,000 people in total.

UK town marks link to President Ho

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.

Vietnamese photography exhibition opens in Japan

Photos of Vietnamese people and their culture are on display in Tokyo to commemorate Photography Month 2013 which opened on Friday.

Top magician tipped to leave city crowds spellbound

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.

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.

Overseas conductor Phi to perform 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.

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

Vietnamese photography exhibition opens in Japan

Photos of Vietnamese people and their culture are on display in Tokyo to commemorate Photography Month 2013 which opened on Friday.

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