Journalist and photographer Giản Thanh Sơn has recently released a new photobook entitled Vị Thế Việt Nam (Việt Nam’s Status in the World), featuring the diplomatic work of Việt Nam’s former President, Trương Tấn Sang during his five-year term (2011-2016).

Three contemporary artists have been invited to participate in the concluding exhibition at Hà Nội Creativity City from April 14 to 28.

Two concerts at the HCM City Music Conservatory will feature Vietnamese and Korean artists this weekend.

A video competition, titled Australia-Unlocking potential, has been launched for students studying in Australia and Australian alumni in Việt Nam.

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The Cannes Festival was due on Thursday to unveil which films have made the cut for its 70th birthday edition, where the silver screen’s finest will be vying for glory next month.

Beluxcham Vietnam will hold its fourth Belgian Beer Festival in HCM City on April 21 and 22.

The Saigon Players, an English-language theatre group, will stage the play Miss Julie by Swedish playwright August Strindberg on April 21-22.

The General Consulate of Italy in HCM City and Soul Live Project will present a performance of young Italian pianist and composer Alessandro Martire at Soul Convention Complex on April 20.