Tom Tykwer, the German director behind Cloud Atlas and Perfume and the cult hit Run Lola Run, will head the jury of next year's Berlin film festival, organisers said on Thursday.

The peaceful landscapes and unique cultural activities of the northern region are featured in a live entertainment project entitled the Quintessence of Tonkin, officially launched last Saturday.

An Mỹ Village, 3km from Hội An Town and 1km from Cửa Đại Beach, is like travelling back in times when agriculture was still king. It is so peaceful, locals have decided on a "no-hotels policy" to protect its rural charm.

The traditional Ngo (Khmer boat) race will close the six-day Oóc Om Bóc Festival in the Mekong Delta province of Sóc Trăng tonight.

U2 on Wednesday unveiled details of the rock superstars' 14th studio album, describing it as a collection of "intimate letters" written as if they were dead.

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Beyonce is set to voice Simba's childhood friend turned love interest Nala in the live-action remake of Disney's The Lion King, the singer and studio announced Wednesday.

The cấp sắc (maturity ritual) of the Dao ethnic group may be recognised by UNESCO as Intangible Cultural Heritage.

More than 200 titles of books featuring Russia and its people are on display at the HCM City Book Street on Nguyễn Văn Bình Street in District 1 as  part of Russian Culture Week launched by the city government Monday.