Việt Nam's intangible cultural heritage included in online Asia-Pacific archive
Information about Việt Nam’s intangible cultural heritage will be preserved as part of a larger archive of heritage for the Asia-Pacific region.
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Nguyễn Du film to shine at national film festival
A documentary movie about celebrated 18th century poet Nguyễn Du will compete at the Việt Nam National Film Festival in Thừa Thiên Huế Province in September.
Award-winning writer and translator passes away
Award-winning writer Nguyễn Xuân Khánh passed away due to natural causes at his home on Saturday in Hà Nội. He was 88 years old.
Singer presents music video dedicated to LGBT community
Two years after leaving Vietnamese showbiz to head to the US to study, singer Hương Tràm has surprised her fans by releasing a music video Đong Tình (Flirting) touching on LGBT issues.
Farmers nationwide busy harvesting during the pandemic
Farmers in provinces across Việt Nam have been enjoying a bumper 2020-2021 winter-spring rice crop with an average yield of 6.4 tonnes per hectare thanks to favourable natural conditions.
New songs honour frontline forces battling pandemic
As Việt Nam is facing the fourth wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, new music productions have been released to honour frontline forces.
Hoi An to educate primary school kids on heritage
A 150-page heritage education document set, compiled by historians and cultural researchers from Hội An City’s centre for Cultural Heritage Management and Preservation, will be included in the curriculum for students at primary schools in Hội An from the 2021-22 academic year.
Vietnamese art book on wildlife to be released in UK
An art book about wildlife by writer Trang Nguyễn and painter Jeet Zdung will be released in the UK in September following a copyright agreement signed by the book’s publisher, Kim Đồng Publishing House, and its partner, Pan MacMillan.
Artists help sell agricultural products
Tonnes of agricultural products like lychee, plum and wax gourd were sold out within an hour by actor Nguyễn Xuân Bắc via a programme livestreamed on the Beatvn Facebook page on June 8.
Baroque concert to be held online
A free online concert entitled SiaM Vol. 8: Il Barroco will be organised by the music project 'Schubert in a Mug' at 8pm on June 14.
Excavation work begins in royal palace for conservation
The historical relic of Thái Hòa Palace, part of the UNESCO-recognised Huế Imperial Citadel in the central province of Thừa Thiên-Huế, is being excavated before its embellishment.
US expat uses discarded glass to make beautiful artworks
Many people may consider broken pieces of glass discarded on the streets as an unpleasant sight or even a dangerous hazard, but an American expatriate in HCM City has been using them to make beautiful, expressive artworks.
Famous composer Chung performs in TV show for kids
Well-known composer Nguyễn Văn Chung of Hồ Chí Minh City is working on a new talent TV game show for children and teenagers produced by Việt Nam Television.
Singer releases music video for TV series soundtrack
Singer Nguyễn Ngọc Anh recently released a music video for Nếu Một Ngày (If One Day) – the theme song of the ongoing TV series Hãy Nói Lời Yêu (Say You Love Me).
Tourism firms turn to other businesses as they wait out pandemic
In a small room on Bạch Đằng Street in downtown Hà Nội, the owner of Comida Ngon Florist Bùi Băng Giang and her staff are already busy preparing flowers for today’s orders.
Lai Châu Province to host paragliding tournament
About 100 paragliders will join the Putaleng Long Distance Paragliding Tournament 2021 as part of the Lai Châu Tourism-Culture set to take place in November in the northern province of Lai Châu.
Culture Vulture: Young author's story finds its way to school textbook
A few years after becoming the youngest writer to win the short story award of Military Literature Magazine, Cao Nguyệt Nguyên became the youngest author to appear in a textbook. Recently, she shared her insights about writing for children.
Pop idol Đông Nhi attends ASEAN Japan Music Festival 2021
Famous singer Đông Nhi of HCM City represented Việt Nam on the international stage as
A sweet treat from Việt Nam's coconut capital
Central Province of Bình Định has not famed for not only spectacular landscapes but also unique delicacies that have been found nowhere else. Bánh Hồng (Pink Cake) is such a kind of desserts.
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Typhoon Wipha slows while gaining strength, risks of prolonged impact heightened
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Vân Đồn, Cát Bi airports temporarily closed due to Typhoon Wipha
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NA Vice Chairman hosts US Ambassador
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Việt Nam brings traditional culture, arts closer to Russians
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Greetings sent to Sri Lanka on 55th anniversary of diplomatic ties
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Korean firm apologises, fires employee over assault in Việt Nam
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Citizen protection for 140 nationals held in Cambodia fraud bust
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VNA continues affirming its role as Việt Nam's leading multimedia agency
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HCM City–Long Thành Expressway faces partial closures for repairs until mid-August
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Multi-vehicle collision leaves one dead and three injured
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