A celebration of Mahatma Gandhi’s 150th birthday took place on Wednesday in Hà Nội paying tribute to the great leader of India and recalling his contributions to global peace and human development.

Over the last few days, the air quality in Hà Nội has hit hazardous levels. The smog continues to blanket the capital, with AQI indicators soaring past safe levels and seeming to stay there. In less polluted environs online, social media feeds are full of concerned citizens scrambling for the best face masks and most efficient air purifiers.

The event aims to provide young talents a performance space to expose their music ability, to meet and mingle with other talented kids as well as nurture a love for jazz.

"The Arc of Phạm Xuân An’s Mysterious Life" is the title of a talk to be given by author Dr. Larry Berman of the US from 7pm to 8.30pm on October 21 at Salon Saigon on 6D Ngô Thời Nhiệm Street in District 3.

Entitled Trung Lộ (Midway), the show is directed by choreographers Phạm Diệu Hương and Lê Mai Anh.

The missing corpse of the late Mexican troubadour Jose Jose remained on Tuesday the central plot of a bizarre reality telenovela that's seen family feuding over the mysterious whereabouts of his remains.

Ballerina Nguyễn Thu Huệ will perform as the white and black swans in Swan Lake on October 7. She will make one of ballet's most iconic moments not only in her career but also for Vietnamese ballet to be the first Vietnamese dancer acting two main character in the ballet. 

Art fans and curious shoppers crowded around a disused shop in south London on Monday after notorious street artist Banksy set up a mini art exhibition in protest at a greetings card company.

As many as 14 plays by State-run and private troupes from across Việt Nam will join the event.