Concert dedicated to Trịnh Công Sơn to take place at Hà Nội Opera House

Oscar dream

Witness the inspiring story of Vietnamese director Hà Lệ Diệm and her documentary 'Children of the Mist’. Despite facing several challenges, Diễm shot and edited the film in just four years with a borrowed camera and minimal training. Her incredible talent has earned her multiple prizes at international film festivals, and was even short-listed for the Oscars this year.

Reel in the flavours of Việt Nam with braised pickled carp

A complex and harmonious melange of flavours, this nutritious dish blends the sweetness of carp, the tangy sourness of pickled vegetables, and the spicy kick of chilli peppers, all simmered together in a rich and savoury broth.

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Salty coffee

Salt goes well with lots of things, but coffee? A cafe in Hà Nội has taken a drink popular in central Việt Nam and brought it to the capital.

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Nhã Tĩnh's solo exhibition showcases journey of self-discovery through painting

In her solo exhibition titled Nhã 23, Nhã Tĩnh showcases the fruits of her two-year-long journey of self-discovery and self-expression through painting.

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Three ways AI could change Vietnamese football

Unless you’ve been living under a rock for a couple of months, you’ve probably heard a thing or two about the advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) technology

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Japanese artist to hold charity concert for children with cancer

Usuda Reiko, the owner of the café, said the concert would feature singing and piano over two hours. The café can host a maximum of 30 people.

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Menopausal transition: what to expect and how to mitigate symptoms

Many women say they're "in menopause", while they're actually going through the menopausal transition, also called perimenopause. This is the period before the full menstrual cycle cessation, and comes with specific physical changes.

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Travel demand to surge during coming holidays

Outbound tours are preferred by Vietnamese travelers for the upcoming holiday starting April 29, according to travel agents and tour operators.

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Lâm Đồng prepares for tourism festival next month

The Tây Nguyên (Central Highlands) province of Lâm Đồng will host the second Lâm Đồng Tourism Golden Week from April 27 – May 2 to celebrate the 48th anniversary of National Reunification Day (April 30).

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Award-winning movie back to cinemas

The award-winning movie Đêm Tối Rực Rỡ (The Brilliant Darkness!), which focuses on domestic abuse, is being shown in cinemas nationwide to meet the demand of moviegoers who did not have a chance to watch the movie before.

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Taste of Korea opens in HCM City

MM Mega Market Vietnam on Friday kicked off the “Taste of Korea” programme, bringing nearly 200 signature Korean products with discounts of up to 40 per cent to local customers.

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Exploring Việt Nam ’s fourth highest mountain peak, Bạch Mộc Lương Tử

The top of Bạch Mộc Lương Tử in Lào Cai Province, Việt Nam, is a popular spot for tourists to watch the sunset and take pictures of floating clouds.

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Drama plays mark 50 years of partnership between Việt Nam and France

Young artists of the Hồng Hạc Drama Troupe are working on a series of new plays to mark 50 years since the establishment of diplomatic ties between Việt Nam and France.

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New tours aim to boost travel and attract international visitors

It has been jointly launched by SGO Travel, a member of the SGO Group, and by the Centre for Information and Tourism Promotion of Bắc Giang Province.

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VCCI launches contest to create song for Vietnamese businessmen

The Vietnam Chamber of Commerce & Industry in co-operation with the Việt Nam Musicians’ Association have launched a songwriting contest to create a theme song for Vietnamese businessmen.

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Try out the unique salty coffee!

Salt goes well with lots of things, but coffee? A cafe in Hà Nội has taken a drink popular in central Việt Nam and brought it to the capital.

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Mỹ Tâm to release documentary film in cinemas

Vietnamese pop idol Mỹ Tâm is working on the production of a documentary film about her concert tour Tri Âm (Soulmate) celebrating her 20-year journey in music.

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Film on Vietnamese women under last feudal dynasty to be released

Blockbuster Vietnamese-American director Victor Vũ is working on his latest film on Vietnamese women under last feudal dynasty in the 19th century.

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Small stools, big charm: balancing Hà Nội's iconic appeal with pedestrian safety

These things are all quintessential Hà Nội, and should be protected at all costs; after all, it is exactly this that draws tourists and expats alike to Việt Nam.

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Japanese man gives his love to Hà Giang

For the past 21 years, each month a Japanese man spends some two weeks in Lô Lô Chải, a remote village in the northern mountainous province of Hà Giang, becoming a familiar friend to many members of the Lô Lô ethnic minority group.