Riding on the crest of a wave

Colourful kites dotted the sky over My Hoa Beach in central Ninh Thuan Province at the weekend as athletes from 15 countries took part in a kitesurfing competition. Audiences were treated to spectacular performances, with athletes showing off their complex techniques.

Vietnamese film makes shortlist for Best Documentary at Oscars

There are great expectations for Children of the Mist at the Academy Awards, as it has already won Best International Film at this year's Docaviv Film Festival in Israel and Best Directing for Hà Lệ Diễm at the International Documentary Film Festival (IDFA) in the Netherlands.

Phùng Hưng mural street under renovation

With beautiful murals recalling the past of Hà Nội, Phùng Hưng Street has been a popular place for both local and international visitors. After more than four years, the paintings are showing signs of damage and are fading. Many artists have been invited to repair the paintings to make them ready for visitors before the New Year.

Cải lương star performs in new show

Theatre actor, director and producer Thanh Điền of HCM City will perform in a new play of cải lương (reformed opera) featuring traditional Southern culture.

Food heaven

A new walking food zone will be opened this Friday night in Hà Nội, becoming another night venue for both tourists and locals. The street food hub, located at the Đảo Ngọc - Ngũ Xã area in the Trúc Bạch peninsula, operates from 6pm every Friday to 10pm every Sunday. Another destination you shouldn’t miss out when in town!

New drama troupe opens

Veteran theatre director and comedian Minh Nhí, in co-operation with his partners, have opened the Trương Hùng Minh Drama Troupe in HCM City. 

Photo contest launched to promote Vietnamese tourism

Vietnamese citizens residing in or outside Việt Nam, as well as expats living in the country, are eligible to enter the contest, which is being run by the Việt Nam National Administration of Tourism under the Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism.

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