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Việt Nam war-themed films to take centre stage at the Đà Nẵng Asian Film Festival 2025

Private troupe presents operatic rendition of southern story

A special cải lương (reformed opera) performance will be restaged by young artists in HCM City on Sunday (May 8).

Sơn Tùng M-TP’s new music video to be permanently deleted following controversy over suicidal content

“There’s No One At All”, the latest music video from Vietnamese singer Sơn Tùng M-TP, will be permanently deleted and his company M-TP Entertainment fined VNĐ 70 million over the controversial violent and suicidal content, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism confirmed on Thursday.

HCM City set to host Travel Fair

The annual HCM City Travel Fair returns from May 14 to 17 at the Lê Văn Tám Park in District 1, according to the city Department of Tourism.

Vietnamese photographers win int'l food photography awards

Three Vietnamese photographers have won prizes at the Pink Lady Food Photographer of the Year, the world's leading food photography competition.

Young talents urged to participate in national cải lương contest

Organisers are calling on young theatre artists to train and participate in the upcoming national traditional music contest, Trần Hữu Trang Cải Lương Talented Performers 2022.

Capital's tourism sector gears up for SEA Games

Hà Nội's Tourism Department and Hanoitourist have launched a bicycle tour titled “Foot Prints at Bát Tràng Ancient Village”, aimed at visitors coming to the capital for the SEA Games.

Cuisine and craft festival in Hà Nội to celebrate SEA Games

A festival showcasing Hà Nội’s traditional cuisines and crafts will take place in the city from May 19-23, as part of the celebrations for the upcoming SEA Games.

Hotels in Hà Nội ready for SEA Games, although staff shortages remain

As the capital city gets set for the region's biggest sporting event, all sectors are gearing up their preparations for the event, including hospitality. Most hotels are ready, though many are facing staff shortages, due to fluctuations of the pandemic over the past two years.

Vietnamese idols to perform in musical series

Singers Trần Nguyễn Uyên Linh and Bùi Nguyễn Trung Quân, who have become stars after competing at Vietnam Idol singing contest, will open Amo La Musica, a music program series that debuted in Hà Nội on May 20.

Battle of Điện Biên Phủ artwork to go on display in Hà Nội to celebrate 68th anniversary

To celebrate the 68th anniversary of the nation's greatest victory, the battle of Điện Biên Phủ (May 7, 1954), a large-scale oil on canvas painting by Mai Duy Minh will go on display at an exhibition in Hà Nội from Saturday.

Artist creates music videos to showcase scenic spots

Pop singer Hoàng Duyên says her musical mission is to take creative material from the pentatonic scale, and shoot music videos in picturesque destinations throughout Việt Nam to help promote tourism. Kim Chi talks to Duyên about her musical journey and future plans.

European Literature Days 2022 to present classic works

Bookworms in Hà Nội can enjoy new and classical books written by European authors within European Literature Days 2022 that will take place in the capital city from May 5-15.

Late painter breaks his own record at auction

The late Vietnamese painter Lê Phổ (1907-2001) has achieved a new record with the sale of Figures in a Garden, a three-panel painting that was originally displayed at a 1973 exhibition in Palm Beach.

Solo exhibition shows artist's freedom

Artist Tô Hiến Chiến is showcasing his latest solo paintings at his exhibition at Art Space in Hà Nội.

National museum displays sketches from the resistance war

Around 70 sketches from the HCM Museum of Fine Arts's collection have gone on display in Hà Nội, featuring daily life and the war in the South.

Vietnamese pop star's new music video removed following controversy over suicidal content

Vietnamese singer Sơn Tùng M-TP's official video for the track "There’s No One At All" was taken down from YouTube Việt Nam, amid controversy over its suicidal and violent content.

Cultural show series celebrate victory and peace

A series of special cultural and art programmes themed on victory and peace will be organized in HCM City to celebrate the 47th National Reunification Day (April 30) and May Day.

Tourism Gift Festival 2022 kicks off in Hà Nội

Products from craft villages in Hà Nội will be featured at the Tourism Gift Festival 2022, which will be held in the pedestrian zone surrounding Hoàn Kiếm Lake this weekend.

Korea-Đà Nẵng tourism links restart

Budget airline Vietjet Air officially resumed its Incheon-Đà Nẵng flight, carrying 220 passengers to the central city on April 29, officially restarting tourism links between Đà Nẵng and South Korea after two years of COVID-19 deadlock.

New copter tours in HCM City fully booked holiday attraction

The first helicopter tour for tourists in HCM, organised by the Fiditour - Vietluxtour Travel Company at VNĐ4 milliion (US$174) per person, takes off today.