Italian house for Vespa lovers
The Italian House, or Casa Italia, in Ha Noi is being showcased in a programme to celebrate 40 years of diplomatic ties between Vietnam and Italy. The house is decorated with a fleet of old and modern Vespas. Viet Nam News photographer Truong Van Vi takes Vespa lovers on a tour of the new destination.
Exhibition evokes post-war Ha Noi
A rare collection of images of Ha Noi during the 1980s was shown to the public for the first time in London at weekend.
Northern highlands highlight local traditions
A photo contest on tourism in the northern highland region, to promote the beauty of its nature and people, will be launched in September.
Photos honour ancient island flotilla
As many as 100 photos featuring the land and people of central Quang Ngai Province's Ly Son island district are on display at an exhibition in Ho Chi Minh City.
Daily life captured on film
The simple charming beauty of Viet Nam has never ceased to inspire artists.
American photographer shares wildlife conservation experience
Discussions about wildlife photography and conservation will be held in Ha Noi and HCM City this weekend with the participation of American photographer Gabby Salazar.
Press photographers lack professionalism
The Viet Nam Journalists' Association has been called on to organise more photography training courses under the instruction of domestic and international professionals with a view to improving standards.
Photographer wins worldwide acclaim
Vietnamese photographer Nguyen Hoang Hiep beat thousands of international competitors to win a prestigious award at the 2013 Sony World Photography Open Competition.
Quang Binh publishes cave photos
The Quang Binh Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism has published three photo books depicting the beauty of caves discovered in the Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park over the last 20 years.
Snappers given chance to shoot Red River Delta
Amateur and professional photographers are being given the chance to show their photos of the Hong (Red) River Delta at a photo contest launched by the culture ministry's Department of Fine Arts, Photography and Exhibitions, it was announced in the capital yesterday.
Finnish posters draw local crowds
One hundred Finnish posters printed since the beginning of the 20th century are on display at the National Library in Ha Noi.

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.