Women draw up nets at sunrise on Sầm Sơn Beach in the central province of Thanh Hóa. – VNA/VNS Photo Trọng Đạt

When Napoleon's elder brother Joseph Bonaparte was forced into exile, he brought to the United States a collection of lavish rococo and neoclassical paintings that earned enduring American fascination.

Hollywood screen legend Clint Eastwood said Sunday that he isn't ruling out a return to acting — at the age of 86.

More than 1,000 artists from 10 countries and territories will compete in the fifth Việt Nam International Choir Competition in the historic city of Hội An on June 7-11.

Cultural authorities of Thừa Thiên- Huế and Đà Nẵng are establishing landmarks around Hải Vân Quan, a relic lying on the border separating the two localities.

Constipation is a common problem in childhood. Almost every child will experience it at some point. Constipation is when a child passes infrequent hard painful stools over a long period of time. Unfortunately, many times this problem goes unnoticed. Dr Philippe Collin provides some guidelines to spot the problem early on:

Vietnamese brand names and clothing shops in HCM City are offering new collections for the style-conscious young consumer this summer. 

President Trần Đại Quang has asked artists and writers to reflect Party and State orientations on literature and art in their work, and develop the culture and people of Việt Nam to suit the requirements of the country’s sustainable development.

With unspoiled beaches, ancient fishing villages, hundreds of serene islands covered with dense greenery and a national park with a diverse range of wild species, the Cát Bà Archipelago is truly a hidden gem for those in love with natural beauty. Hồng Vân reports.