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. 

The fourth Young Fine Arts Festival, which opened yesterday in Hà Nội, features works by young artists using a wide range of media to express their observations and concerns about life.

The Huế Academy of Music will celebrate its 10th birthday on November 25. The academy is one of three biggest music schools in Việt Nam.

About 300 artefacts unearthed at varios sites in northern Hải Dương Province are on display at an exhibition held at the provincial museum to mark Việt Nam Culture Heritage Day (November 23).

He played a suicidal bum in Down and Out in Beverly Hills, but Nick Nolte was crowned king of Hollywood on Monday with a star on the iconic Walk of Fame.