Việt Nam News

A songbook featuring Vietnamese soldiers by MeritoriousArtist and veteran musician Thế Hiển has been released in HCM City. 

Under the instruction of lacquer artisan Trần Anh Tuấn, who is also founder of the Lacquer School Tay Ho in Hà Nội, guests can perfect small lacquer items including jewelry and decorative objects.

In Việt Nam, the prevalence of Vitamin D deficiency (defined as serum 25(OH)D levels below 20 ng/mL), is alarmingly high, affecting 30 per cent of women and 16 per cent of men.  Women under 30 living in urban areas are most affected. 

A replica of Oktoberfest – the largest beer festival in the world, will be brought to the coastal city of Đà Nẵng for the first time ever.

Community-based tourism has been bringing stable income for locals. It also helps protect the environment and develop local unique cultural features among ethnic groups in the central province of Thanh Hóa.

In recent years, the development of the tourism industry has contributed to the overall growth of the entire economy. However, that comes with an increase in plastic waste. Therefore, solving the challenges of plastic waste is one of the important factors that increase the value of Việt Nam's tourism industry and create a good image with international friends, especially in the context that green tourism is becoming an inevitable trend.

The HCM City Ballet Symphony Orchestra and Opera (HBSO) will perform the full version of the musical Dế Mèn Phiêu Lưu Ký (Adventure of a Cricket) at the Opera House on September 10.

All the artwork displayed depict the moon in various phases, seasons, weather, time of day and shades of colour, alongside the waka poems that Saeko chose for them.

Bringing together more than 60 partners, the UK Festival will be an unparalleled experience inviting all individuals to join in celebrating the rich tapestry of UK – Việt Nam partnership as well as UK culture and arts.

Opening at 5am, Mèo Vạc kermis is not only a place for ethnic minority people of Mông, Dao, Lô Lô and Giáy, living on the Đồng Văn karst plateau to trade farming products and cattle, but also a destination for them to gather and share their daily life stories.

Nghệ An's Xieng Hamlet is well known for its fermented mixed leaf wine, a traditional drink made by Thái people in Việt Nam. The drink is made from 20 to 30 types of plants and herbs with health benefits.

 Veteran theatre critic and scriptwriter Lê Duy Hạnh, former chairman of the HCM City Theatre’s Association, died of a heart attack on September 6 in HCM City. He was 76. 

Symphonic Anime, one of the most renowned concerts by the Thailand Philharmonic Orchestra, is bringing fans of anime (a style of Japanese film and television animation) in Hà Nội and HCM City an unforgettable music experience. 

A special concert featuring a performance by world-renowned violin virtuoso Shlomo Mintz will take place at the Grand Concert Hall of the Vietnam National Academy of Music on September 8.

A cave with magnificent and pristine limestone formations has been freshly discovered in the central province of Quảng Bình, which is often dubbed the "kingdom of caves" in Việt Nam.

A remarkable and appealing location, filled with its own distinct personality and infused with the spirit of the times, promises to draw both local and foreign travellers.

The lack of dedicated cycle lanes, the chaos of heavy traffic, and treacherous road surfaces meant it wasn't a wholly relaxing experience.

The annual festival is a collaboration organised by the department and the Korea Consul General in Đà Nẵng. It will introduce Vietnamese and Korean culture, cuisine, folk games and souvenirs at 60 pavilions over three days.