In a darkened theatre in central Hà Nội, a wooden dragon emerges from a pool to the sound of cymbals crashing in a traditional water puppet show that lures hundreds of tourists daily but is largely shunned by locals.

A rare porcelain moon flask that belonged to the 18th century Chinese Emperor Qianlong has been sold for 4.1 million euros (US$4.8 million) after a bidding war at an auction in France.

The women of Ocean’s 8 proved over the weekend that they know how to steal the show – and much more – as the new heist flick took in an estimated US$41.5 million in North American theatres.

Well-known events in Vietnamese history will be depicted in several new animated film projects by young filmmakers next month.

It is said that “an ounce of prevention is worth than a pound of cure.” In the case of newborn screening, early identification leads to better outcome for the child. 

Researchers in the former imperial capital city of Huế have voiced their concerns over the new list of 27 prominent ’Indochinese colonial-style’ architectural buildings in the city.

The first multi-media exhibition featuring Shan Tuyết tea is giving visitors a chance to try a rare kind of Vietnamese tea with senses.

Men take part in a traditional boat race along the Cà Ty River in Phan Thiết City, the southern province of Bình Thuận. — VNA/VNS Photo Nguyễn Thanh

Two teams – Göteborgs Fyrverkeri Fabrik from Sweden and Lusco Pirotecnica of Portugal – demonstrated the fourth night of the Đà Nẵng International Fireworks Festival (DIFF) on June 9.