Việt Nam News

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.

The long-term theatre programme for children called Ngày Xửa Ngày Xưa (Once Upon a Time) was closed in HCM City this week.

For the rest of the year, the office building of HCM City People's Committee will be open for tourists for two days at the end of every month. This can be a great opportunity to learn more about the building's rich history and design.

The Japan Philharmonic Orchestra (JPO) Five will play free community concerts in three beautiful cities of Đà Nẵng, Huế and Hội An in the central Việt Nam tour on May 5-9, marking it an even in series programmes through the year in the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Việt Nam and Japan.

HCM City received 960,000 visitors during the National Day holidays from September 1 to 4, according to its Department of Tourism.

Nguyễn Thế Hùng says he often includes metaphorical images that convey the robust connection between the old and the new.