German writes about Vietnamese expats
A novel by German author Karin Kalisa about expatriate Vietnamese was released in Vietnamese recently in Hà Nội.
Folk music with a contemporary style
Although they have different backgrounds, four female performers of the Giao Thời (Transition) band have all faced challenges and worked hard to make a strong impression on the country’s music scene
Artists, film lovers slam VFS privatisation
Artists and the public are still talking about Việt Nam Feature Film Studio (VFS), the country's largest State-owned film studio, which held its initial public offering in mid-April.
Japanese-based sports show to air in Việt Nam
Sasuke, the sports game show that originated in Japan, will start its second season in Việt Nam from May 19.
French winemaker to host champagne dinner in Đà Nẵng
Antoine Roland-Billecart, a sixth-generation descendent of the 197-year old Champagne House, will come to Đà Nẵng for an exclusive champagne dinner at La Maison 1888 inside the InterContinental Da Nang Sun Peninsula Resort on May 20.
Researcher donates valuable books to Hà Nội institute
Noted scholar Vũ Tuân Sán has recently donated 500 books of Hán-nôm (Sino nôm) literature to the Hán Nôm Research Institute in Hà Nội.
VN and Japan to collaborate on play
The first collaborative stage work by Japanese Edo Marionette Theatre Youkiza and the Việt Nam Youth Theatre will debut in Hà Nội tonight.
Noted reformed opera artist’s memoirs released
Various important details of the personal life of renovated-opera singer Kim Cương were recently revealed in the singer’s memoirs titled Sống Cho Người, Sống Cho Mình (Live for Others, Life for Myself).
English version of war diary donated to museum
The HCM City-based War Remnants Museum has just received the original English version of a diary written by war martyr Dr Đặng Thùy Trâm, who worked on the battlefield as surgeon in a central province of Việt Nam during the American war.
Việt Nam Fashion Week kicks off
A Summer Party held last night in downtown HCM City for fashion industry insiders and guests kicked off activities for Việt Nam Designers’ Fashion Week.
International Circus Festival to be held in Huế
Hundreds of circus performers from eight countries will participate in the International Circus Festival 2016 in Huế City from May 28 to June 4.
Israeli Ambassador discusses Israel’s Independence Day
Message of Israeli Ambassador on occasion of the Independence Day
Jazz, blues fest to be held in District 4
The annual Bourbon Street Jazz & Blues Festival featuring music and Cajun food will be held at Cargo Event Space on May 28.
People’s Artist in record books at 80
Eighty-year-old singer Trần Hiếu of HCM City has been recognised by Việt Nam Guinness Records as the country’s oldest People’s Artist.
Maps showing island sovereignty displayed in US
A collection of 40 ancient maps, which indicated Hoàng Sa (Paracel) Islands belong to Việt Nam, and two atlas were on display for the first time at a conference: Conflict in the South China Sea (or East Sea) in the US last week.
Hats off
People choose hats at a hat market in the Chuông Village, Thanh Oai District in Hà Nội. -- VNS Photo Việt Thanh
Ambassadors to begin Sơn Đoòng Cave tour
A group of ambassadors to Việt Nam from several countries will begin their excursion to Sơn Đoòng Cave, the central province of Quảng Bình tomorrow.
Vietnamese photographer wins prize at US contest
Lao Động (Labour) newspaper reporter Việt Văn won first prize in the food category at the International Color Awards – Los Angeles in the United States for his photo “The Breakfast”.
Kim Đồng Publishing House opens first HCMC store
The country’s famous publishing house Kim Đồng opened its first store in HCM City’s District 1.
Art Vietnam Gallery to celebrate life through art
Bold Strokes, an event to celebrate the contemporary art in Việt Nam which gathers many Vietnamese and foreign artists, will take place on Wednesday night at the Art Vietnam Gallery.
