Poor marketing and brand creation, and the lack of a famous brand has seen provincial crafts lagging behind and at a disadvantage in both, domestic and world markets.

The UK’s Desford Colliery Brass Band will present a concert at the HCM City Conservatory of Music on June 2.

DJ and music producer Young Marco from the Netherlands will appear at The Observatory on June 11.

The HCM City Ballet Symphony Orchestra and Opera in cooperation with the French Institute in Việt Nam will host “A Night of French Music” concert at the city’s Opera House on June 9.

The Art For You affordable art fair for art lovers returns this Saturday.

Lương Văn Việt, one of Việt Nam’s most celebrated sculptors, will introduce his latest works at his solo exhibition Sense, which will open on Sunday at Manzi Art Space.

From 6pm tomorrow, Art Vietnam will present the new works of Đinh Ý Nhi, one of Việt Nam’s most celebrated female artists.

Message from the Italian ambassador

The Southern Fruit Festival 2016 kicked off yesterday (June 1) at Suối Tiên Tourist Park in HCM City’s District 9, featuring activities promoting the agricultural values of Việt Nam and its southern region.