Nigerian man finds internet fame and happy family in Việt Nam
A Nigerian man living in Việt Nam has become an internet hit thanks to his funny videos and Vietnamese language skills.
Classical music group to present “Summer” concert
The Mai House Philharmonic will hold a “Summer” concert at Mai House on June 27.
A roadtrip of a lifetime
A year on the road, 18 countries visited and 16,000 kilometers covered. As cycle rides go, you’d be hard pressed to find one tougher. But that’s exactly the journey two newlyweds made cycling from France to Việt Nam to raise money for charity.
Saigon Classical Music celebrates Beethoven’s birthday
Members of the Saigon Classical Music group will perform a special concert to celebrate the 250th anniversary of Beethoven’s birthday at Mai House on June 13.
Russian-French MC finds home in VN
Plenty of people are inspired by this 28-year-old Russian French woman, better known as Micka Chu than by her real name Maria Kalinina.
Puku to host charity quiz night in aid of Blue Dragon
The entry fee is VNĐ50,000 per person all of which will be donated directly to Blue Dragon's Children Foundation.
French artist to perform musical painting in Hà Nội
Reymond tends to contemplate a piece of music that might be performed by different artists then decodes it in his own way, reproducing it with lines, shapes and colours.
Saigon Int'l Comedy hosts contest for local, expat comedians
Saigon International Comedy will host a comedy competition 2020 for HCM City at Bếp Võ in District 2 on June 12.
Star Wars Virtual SE Asia Run launches in VN
The Star Wars Virtual Run Southeast Asia 2020 is held for the first time in Việt Nam until September 30.
Popular HCM City DJs to host three shows
Heart Beat, a Saigon-based underground music community, will present three music shows at Arcan on May 29, 30 and 31.
Trapped in Việt Nam: The story of a European couple
When COVID-19 brought the world to its knees many tourists here in Việt Nam made a desperate scramble to catch that last flight home before the borders closed. But one European couple decided to stay and their decision has proved to be a blessing in disguise.
Expats on love, marriage and children
Marriage and children have been hot topics in Việt Nam of late, thanks to the Government’s announcement that it wants people to marry before 30 and have two kids before 35, with tax breaks and other policies on offer to encourage procreation.
Japanese teacher breaks barriers with autistic Vietnamese children
Mai came to Việt Nam in October 2018 under a two-year volunteer programme carried out by the Japan International Co-operation Agency (JICA) since 1995.
British man teaches people of Huế crucial life lessons
Drowning is one of the top causes of death of children in Việt Nam, with more children drowning here than any other country in Southeast Asia.
Expat brings people together while keeping a distance
As social distancing continues to take its toll on residents obliging by the rules, one expat English teacher has decided to use the time to good effect.
Keeping calm and carrying on: Việt Nam sets a coronavirus example
The country has been putting in place preparations since January, knowing the potential impacts of the epidemic.
Photo exhibition features life in Australia
A photo exhibition called “Chẹp Chẹp” by young photographer Trần Vĩnh Đạt is opening at The Hummingbird Café Saigon.
French artist exhibits music-inspired paintings
French artist Jacob Reymond, who is famous for artworks inspired by music, will showcase his paintings at L’Espace from 6pm today.
City walk from Hòe Nhai Street to Long Biên Bridge
The Friends of Vietnam Heritage (FVH) plans to host a walk on March 20, from Hòe Nhai Street to the iconic Long Biên Bridge.
Japanese Bonobo Club at The Observatory
Resident DJs of the Tokyo-based Bonobo Club will host a music show “Bonobo Club Tokyo Take Over!” at The Observatory on March 20.
