Việt Nam News

New tours aim to boost travel and attract international visitors

It has been jointly launched by SGO Travel, a member of the SGO Group, and by the Centre for Information and Tourism Promotion of Bắc Giang Province.

VCCI launches contest to create song for Vietnamese businessmen

The Vietnam Chamber of Commerce & Industry in co-operation with the Việt Nam Musicians’ Association have launched a songwriting contest to create a theme song for Vietnamese businessmen.

Try out the unique salty coffee!

Salt goes well with lots of things, but coffee? A cafe in Hà Nội has taken a drink popular in central Việt Nam and brought it to the capital.

Mỹ Tâm to release documentary film in cinemas

Vietnamese pop idol Mỹ Tâm is working on the production of a documentary film about her concert tour Tri Âm (Soulmate) celebrating her 20-year journey in music.

Film on Vietnamese women under last feudal dynasty to be released

Blockbuster Vietnamese-American director Victor Vũ is working on his latest film on Vietnamese women under last feudal dynasty in the 19th century.

Small stools, big charm: balancing Hà Nội's iconic appeal with pedestrian safety

These things are all quintessential Hà Nội, and should be protected at all costs; after all, it is exactly this that draws tourists and expats alike to Việt Nam.

Japanese man gives his love to Hà Giang

For the past 21 years, each month a Japanese man spends some two weeks in Lô Lô Chải, a remote village in the northern mountainous province of Hà Giang, becoming a familiar friend to many members of the Lô Lô ethnic minority group.

National television producers gather in Hải Phòng

The 41st National Television Festival, featuring over 700 productions, will be held from March 15 to 18 in the northern province of Hải Phòng.

'Ballet choose me': award-winning dancer Hằng on her past and present

Việt Nam News reporter Nguyễn Bình chats with Phạm Thu Hằng who is soloist at Việt Nam National Opera & Ballet (VNOB). She was honoured with the best dancer award at National Dance, Sing and Music Festival 2021.

Strategies discussed to develop film industry in Việt Nam and the region

Policies on promoting and co-producing films internationally, as well as plans to build a national cinema brand, were among the topics debated.

Stilt house village voted among best in the world

A total of 136 villages were put forward for consideration by 57 UNWTO Member States (each Member State could nominate a maximum of three villages) for the 2022 edition.

Việt Nam's grilled bananas among world’s most delicious desserts

CNN described the sweet course as crispy, smoky and fragrant, and best enjoyed with lightly sweetened creamy coconut milk and roasted peanuts.

A dish to try beef-ore you go, Buôn Ma Thuột's famous beef in tamarind sauce

Many restaurant owners claim that the dish's fame is due to the special marinated ingredients that can be found exclusively in this hilly part of Việt Nam.

People’s Artist Diệp Lang died at 83

People’s Artist Diệp Lang died of a heart attack at home on March 11 in San Diago, California. He was 83. 

Skies above Quảng Ngãi filled with kites

Experience a unique spectacle at the first-ever kites festival in Quảng Ngãi

'Everything Everywhere' all-conquering at Oscars

Surreal sci-fi film Everything Everywhere All at Once dominated the Oscars, winning seven golden statuettes including best picture, Hollywood's most coveted prize.

Skincare essentials: your personalised guide

For choosing the right skin care, it’s essential to first understand the concept of ageing.

Đà Nẵng to transform Hàn River into a mesmerising 'River of Light' with $16.9m  investment

This will be achieved by installing a cutting-edge light system along the river banks, spanning the section between Thuận Phước and Tiên Sơn bridges, as well as the bridges themselves.