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Theatre sector faces urgent need for comprehensive renewal: chairwoman

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A weekend home for ancient chamber music

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Điện Biên to earmark $13.2 million for AI-driven tourism promotion

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Hà Nội unveils 24-volume collection of Fidel Castro's selected works

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Đà Nẵng, South Korean partners to develop ginseng industry

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Bùi Hui Grassland Festival 2026 offers activities to visitors

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Top 10 cultural events of the year

With the theme 'Visit Việt Nam Year 2019', Nha Trang - Khánh Hòa, the national tourism year staged more than 100 festivals and cultural activities to promote sea and island tourism.

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Contest honours scripts featuring Điện Biên Phủ Victory

Two scripts, entitled Đôi Mắt (The Eyes) and Mối Tình Điện Biên (Điện Biên Love), won the top prize in a contest to celebrate the 65th anniversary of the Điện Biên Phủ Victory over French colonial rule and the 75th anniversary of the Vietnam People's Army.

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Portrait of coach Park fetches $12,000 for charity

The buyer of the painting also donated an extra $9,500 for charity.

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Hà Nội hosts Countdown 2020 in city centre

As many as 100 young artists will help ring in the new year with the musical extravaganza ‘Countdown 2020’ at Hoàn Kiếm Lake on December 31.

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One of Thailand's last Chinese opera troupes lights up Bangkok

An ancient world of swords, warriors and folklore roars to life on the darkened street, offering a momentary escape from the modern-day bustle of Bangkok's unstoppable development.

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'Star Wars' stays aloft to again top N.America box office

Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker stayed on a strong glide path in North American theaters, taking in an estimated $73.6 million for the three-day weekend, industry watcher Exhibitor Relations reported on Sunday.

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Huế to host 3rd International Dance Festival

The 3rd International Dance Festival will take place in the central province of Thừa Thiên Huế from March 31 to April 5.

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Paintings show nature in time between seasons

Artworks in various genres and materials depicting the beauty of nature when the season changes are on display at an exhibition in Hà Nội.

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Sleep and the importance of ritual routine

Quality sleep in sufficient quantity supports a child's learning and is important for its growth. Even for school-aged children, the routine before bedtime is important to help them fall asleep.