A seminar conducted by artist Nguyễn Ban Ga and researcher Trần Quang Đức will be held on Sunday as part of a series being organised to raise awareness about contemporary Việt Nam and to promote dialogue and collaboration among different fields and communities.

Thanh Chiêm Palace (1602-1883) was a cradle of Vietnamese romanized script and the priest Francisco de Pina (1585-1625) was the founder of the modern writing system of the Vietnamese language.

A jazz festival within rocket range of jihadist fighters might sound offbeat but organisers of Israel’s Red Sea Jazz Festival are confident no missiles will rain on their parade.

A poor Philippine fisherman found what is thought to be the world’s largest pearl, but hid it under his bed for a decade without knowing its worth, local authorities said.

Thirty contestants will compete for the Miss Việt Nam 2016 title at a grand finale at Phú Thọ Indoor Stadium on Sunday.

A dance festival for children aged 8-15 will be held for the first time to encourage young people to take up dancing.

Korean pop idol and actor Rain will return to Việt Nam to perform in a national pageant at Phú Thọ Gymnasium in HCM City’s District 11. 

Trấn Biên Temple of Literature in the southern province of Đồng Nai has been recognised as national historical relic.

Đỗ Hồng Quân’s Lá Đỏ will be among top-notch performances that will be regularly presented at Hà Nội Opera House as per the culture, sports and tourism ministry’s recent decision.