Characters from the popular opera Carmen will be performed as contemporary Vietnamese people by artists from Việt Nam National Opera and Ballet (VNOB) at Hà Nội Opera House on November 23 and 24.

The film Sài Gòn, Anh Yêu Em (Sài Gòn, I Love You), which won the Golden Kite award for the best feature film earlier this year, will be screened at the opening ceremony of the 20th Vietnamese Film Festival in the central city on November 24th. At the same time, the ASEAN Film Awards will be held for the first time.

The concrete tomb built for a king’s mother under the Nguyễn Dynasty (1802-1945) in Huế has been excavated illegally, with local authorities suspecting lust for gold being behind the grave robbing.

Vĩnh Long Province on Tuesday launched an exhibition to celebrate the 95th birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Võ Văn Kiệt (November 23, 1922) at the PM Võ Văn Kiệt Memorial Site in Vũng Liêm District.

Eleven Japanese films released over the last three years will be screened at the annual Japanese Film Festival in HCM City from November 24 to December 9.

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Coming-of-age tale Call Me by Your Name led the pack of independent films tipped for Oscars glory as the Film Independent Spirit Awards nominations were announced on Tuesday.

Flat white cakes (bánh giầy) wrapped neatly in green leaves from either dong or bananas, are often served on special occasions such as New Year or weddings. The best bánh giầy is said to be found in Quán Gánh Village, about 15 kilometres from central Hà Nội. Villagers now deliver their specialty all over the country where it is served up in restaurants, parties or used as a quick breakfast.