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Climbing and music fest at Saigon Outcast

A climbing and music even called “Rocktober Climbing Fest” will be held at Saigon Outcast on August 19-20.

British stand-up comedian to perform in the city

Saigon International Comedy Club will present British stand-up comedian Eddy Brimson at Kurtz's by Heart of Darkness on October 16.

Buddhist thangka paintings on display at Pháp Vân Pagoda

Thangka artists from Kathmandu, Nepal, will introduce a collection of hundreds of Buddhist thangka paintings during an exhibition this weekend at the Pháp Vân Pagoda.

European Heritage Days offer free visits to rarely opened sites

Every year, during European Heritage Days, millions of people have been given the chance to access thousands of rarely-opened sites and unique events.

Saigon Outcast to host National Day celebration

The outdoor bar Saigon Outcast will celebrate the National Day with a screening and music event on September 7.

Workshop on tea and mooncake at The Factory Contemporary Arts Centre

The Factory Contemporary Arts Centre will host a workshop “Trung Thu (Mid-Autumn): Tea Talk and Taste” on September 7.

China Commercial Property Investment Slows in Q2 as Caution Prevails over Growing Supply

Driving tests first stop in improving road safety

In many countries, passing one’s driving test is a rite of passage, on par with graduation or being able to vote.

Vietnamese hoop dreams with Moe Ager

Former NBA star Maurice Ager is making it his mission to give Vietnamese kids the chance to follow in his footsteps.

Healing hands from foreign surgeons help Vietnamese walk again

Surgeons from America, Mexico and Turkey with their Vietnamese counterparts have provided free corrective surgery for 48 patients with ankle and foot deformities in Hà Nội and Yên Bái Province since May.

A honeymoon to remember

When a man and a woman meet and decide to spend the rest of their lives together, the couple embarks on a journey of love and togetherness.

Expats sound off on 'Game of Thrones' ending

Hà Nội’s expats have always had a reputation for expressing themselves cooly and calmly online, so we set out to see what they made of how Game of Thrones wrapped up

Cultural festival to connect people on Việt Nam-Laos border

It’s estimated that the festival will draw the participation of 1,000 artisans and artists

Filling a mental void in Hà Nội

Life as an expat can make anyone’s mental health issues worse, so some men have come together in Ha Noi to ease each other's burdens

Expat Corner: A survival guide for Vietnamese weddings

Prepare yourself for a feast of delicious food, copious amounts of rice wine and get ready to celebrate love.

Time to treat avatars with respect?

For most expats, moving to a new country is a daunting experience. Transposing one’s life to a new location is difficult enough, but the added hurdles of language barriers and cultural contrasts can make the move a lot harder.

FVH day excursion to Hạ Thái lacquer village

An excursion to Hạ Thái lacquer village in Hà Nội’s suburban district of Thường Tín will be held this Sunday (March 31) by the Friends of Vietnam Heritage.

Latin dance fest to hit Hà Nội

An international festival dedicated to Latin dances will begin today and last until March 31.

Saigon Burger Fest opens on weekend

Saigon Outcast will host the Saigon Burger Festival which will feature burgers from nine local restaurants on Saturday.

Vietnamese-Australian pianist performs with local vocalist

Vietnamese-Australian pianist Van-Anh Nguyen will share the stage with top vocalist Đoan Trang at Hotel Des Arts Saigon’s Social Club Restaurant on March 22.