Vice chairman of the city’s tourism department, Nguyễn Xuân Bình, said the Index, which plans to launch in the second quarter of this year, will help the city’s tourism reviewing its service and businesses performance in mapping out a sustainable solution for the hospitality industry in the future.

The visionary behind this venture is Linda Gozali, a renowned Indonesian film producer and industry leader.

Established in 1982, UOB Painting of the Year is Singapore's longest-running annual art competition and one of the most prestigious in Southeast Asia.

Paco ethnic group is using natural resources to create jobs and boost tourism in a sustainable way.

Thierry Vergon, director of the French Institute in Hà Nội and president of EUNIC, said that with the variety of works from 13 European countries, readers would discover works, authors, and characters they love.

Among the well-known faces were South Korean film actress, director and screenwriter Moon Sori, Vietnamese actress Như Quỳnh, Vietnamese director Phan Đăng Di, and Vice President Communications, Asia Pacific Motion Picture Association Stephen Jenner.

The exhibition, entitled Màu Nước Phương Nam (Southern Watercolour), displays 105 watercolours by 20 painters from southern provinces.

Photo Hanoi '23 – International Photography Biennial is a one-month photography event taking place in Hà Nội. It was launched by the French Institute of Hà Nội (L'espace) with support from the Hà Nội People's Committee. 

Independent data site Box Office Vietnam reports that as of May 7, the new box office hit Lật Mặt 6: Tấm Vé Định Mệnh (Face Off 6: The Ticket of Destiny) by filmmaker Lý Hải had earned over VNĐ200 billion after two weeks in theatres.