Located about 6km from central of Cần Thơ City, Sơn Islet has become a favourite destination for tourists keen to discover the waterways of the Mekong Delta.

A showcase featuring works under US$1,000 or less by 20 Vietnamese artists opens at Craig Thomas Gallery in HCM City today. 
 

Authorities at agencies managing heritage sites should change their mindset in order to better conserve relics recognised as heritage sites, experts have said.

Children swim in An Ninh Commune, Tuy An District, the central province of Phú Yên. – VNA/VNS Photo Lê Châu Đạo

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.