New theatre activities to entertain children
Theatres around Ha Noi and HCM City are staging new plays aimed at entertaining young audiences during the summer holidays and on International Children's Day on June 1.
French orchestra to perform in Ha Noi
Thirty-three artists from France's Champs-Elysees Orchestra will perform in Ha Noi on June 15 as part of activities to celebrate 40 years of diplomatic relations between France and Viet Nam.
Cartoon show for kids
A painting exhibition of characters from South Korean animation and cartoon works will open in Ha Noi on Sunday. The exhibition will be held by the Korean Cultural Centre for Vietnamese and Korean children on the occasion of International Children's Day, June 1.
Binh Quoi village river tours present HCM City in new light
Saigontourist's Binh Quoi Tourist Village has launched seven new river tours to attractive destinations in HCM City.
Singing competition open to overseas Vietnamese
Viet Nam Television's Sao Mai (Morning Star) Singing Contest will widen to include Vietnamese living in eight European countries.
Duc Tuan to perform at Da Nang theatre
Pop singer Duc Tuan will perform at the central city's Trung Vuong Theatre tonight, according to event organiser Le Kha Luc.
Nation marks Buddha's birthday
Activities to celebrate the 2,557th anniversary of Buddha's birth have been held around the country, displaying what officials call a grand harmonisation between religion and society.
Top programme prepared for Nha Trang sea festival
This year's sea festival, held from June 8 to 11 in Nha Trang City as well as the districts of Khanh Vinh and Ninh Hoa, will have at least 65 activities to entertain visitors and residents, according to the Khanh Hoa provincial administration.
Da Lat train takes travellers on ‘instant tour' of beautiful city
A quick ride on a train made 100 years ago in Switzerland is the best way for tourists to see Da Lat City if they are pushed for time.
Slogan contest to mark diplomatic ties with Aussies
Vietnamese youth aged from 16 to 25 living in HCM City and southern provinces have been invited to attend a slogan contest marking the 40th anniversary of bilateral diplomatic ties between Viet Nam and Australia.
BRIT Award-nominated musicians to perform in Viet Nam
Guillemots frontman Fyfe Dangerfield to be joined by percussionist Greig Stewart, will perform stripped-down versions of their songs in Ha Noi and HCM City next week.
Traditional souvenir villages make for the perfect day trip
Traditional souvenir villages make for the perfect day trip 1   

It's been more than three weeks since my eye surgery and I was chomping at the bit to go on a road trip out of town. I had turned down a chance for a long weekend trip so I really needed a day out of the city.

Cartoon funnies paint a picture
Cartoon funnies paint a picture

Sixty oil on canvas and water colours by late cartoonist Choe, or Nguyen Hai Chi, are on display at the Tu Do Gallery in HCM City.

First Vietnamese action fantasy enjoys Cannes festival teaser

A five-minute promo of the Vietnamese action fantasy Lua Phat (Once Upon a Time in Vietnam) has been presented to film distributors and international journalists at the Film Market of the 2013 Cannes International Film Festival.

Hightlight

Disabled speaker inspires audience Disabled speaker inspires audience

More than 2,500 people attended a talk by Nick Vujicic, an inspirational speaker without arms and legs, at the White Palace Conference Centre in HCM City's Tan Binh District yesterday.

Crane accident leads to major power cut Crane accident leads to major power cut

A two-hour power failure caused by an incident on the 500kV north-south transmission line hindered road traffic in many southern provinces and HCM City yesterday afternoon.

Spread of hand-foot-mouth disease concerns hospitals Spread of hand-foot-mouth disease concerns hospitals

Hand-Foot-Mouth disease (HFMD) is now at its peak, having infected a total of 796 children in HCM City in April, an increase of 127 per cent against the same period last year.

US steel producers make dumping claim US steel producers make dumping claim

After welded steel pipes and steel wire garment hangers, now welded stainless pressure pipe from Viet Nam continue to face charges of dumping in the US.