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

Tax code reforms to decipher dependents 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 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 Buddha statues highlight heritage

An exhibition of Buddhist artefacts from the 11th to 20th century opened yesterday at the HCM City-based Xa Loi Pagoda.

Australian book to provide ‘limitless' inspiration Australian book to provide ‘limitless' inspiration

A book by Australian limbless victim Nick Vujicic was launched in Vietnamese yesterday.