New night tours in downtown Hà Nội

Have you explored Hà Nội at night? This is the time when the city really does come alive. Now a series of evening tours have been launched to give both locals and visitors a chance to enjoy all the capital city has to offer when the sun sets.

Staying afloat

A trip to Việt Nam just wouldn’t be the same without visiting the floating markets of the Mekong Delta. These shops on the river date back to the late 19th century, but some experts fear they may one day sink without a trace, and more must be done to protect this iconic symbol of the South.

Cầm, 78, sets Việt Nam record in yoga

Cầm was awarded a certificate by Việt Nam Record Association (VietKings) as the oldest woman to pose eight different floating yoga asanas and spin 80 rounds on water.

Music festival attracts thousands of fans to pedestrian area

The Modern Music Festival, with free entry, showcased performances by a lineup of renowned Vietnamese artists, including Hứa Kim Tuyền, Lyly, Hoàng Duyên, JSOL, Mỹ Anh, Hakoota, DJ Mie, and the chart-topping pop sensation Sơn Tùng M-TP.

Contemporary ballet ‘Senzen’ to premiere in HCM City

The programme on December 16 and 17 is co-organised by Saigon Concert and Arabesque Việt Nam, a neo-classical and contemporary dance company in HCM City, to mark the 50th anniversary of Việt Nam-Japan diplomatic ties.

Protect book copyright

Copyright issues have long caused many problems for publishers. Now when accessing the internet market, they face even more challenges. Many are now working with technology companies to handle these issues.

Việt Nam-Japan friendship trees planted in Đà Nẵng

A tree planting event in marking the 50th anniversary of Việt Nam-Japan diplomatic ties (September 21, 1973 - 2023) was held by the central city’s Union of friendship organisations and the Japanese Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Đà Nẵng City (JCCID) in Đà Nẵng.

HCM City seeks to build “film city”

The first HCM City International Film Festival (HIFF) is scheduled to take place in early 2024 and is expected to contribute to the establishment of HCM City as a "film city."

Kiên Giang strives for tourism to spearhead economy by 2030

With abundant natural resources, and numerous scenic spots and historical sites, Kiên Giang Province has favorable conditions for investment, exploitation, and development of tourism, as it aims to make it the province's spearhead economic sector.

Festival presents most important ritual of Rơ Măm ethnic people

Lễ mở kho lúa, literally meaning ‘rice storehouse opening ceremony’, is to mark the conclusion of a rice production cycle. According to village elder A Ren, who conducts the lễ mở kho lúa in Le Village, the ritual expresses the aspirations and wishes to conquer nature, as well as their hope to have a good life.

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