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Classical ballet Swan Lake returns to Saigon Opera House with a live orchestra

Traditional blacksmith craft in Cao Bằng forges bright future

Phúc Sen Commune, nestled within the Non Nước Geopark in the northern province of Cao Bằng, is bestowed with enchanting landscapes.

Exhibition to introduce the narrative of French artists about Indochina

From 14 to 17 August, Sotheby's auction house will return to Viet Nam for the second time with the non-selling exhibition Mộng Viễn Đông (The Faraway East: of Dreams and Pursuits), introducing the works of French artists who travelled to or lived in Indochina.

HCM City's District 1 to organise largest culinary event ever

HCM City's District 1 will organise a F&B Networking Fair 2023 later in August to highlight special Vietnamese culinary characteristics and promote businesses in the field.

Fourteen content creators join in Let's Feast Vietnam 2023

Fourteen content creators will join in the Let's Feast Vietnam 2023, a contest where everyone can become a Tourism Ambassador for Việt Nam with short videos promoting the images of the country and people on social media.

The Namaste festival returns

HCM CITY – Namaste Việt Nam Festival 2023 (Hello Việt Nam Festival) will be hosted for the second time in three southern cities from August 12.

Youth rescues food

A charitable organisation's young volunteers collect food from buffet restaurants that would otherwise be thrown away. The group then repacks the food and delivers it to those in need, making sure as many people as possible don’t go hungry.

“Moment of Happiness” photo exhibition opens in HCM City

Dozens of photos taken by young people capturing moments of happiness are displayed at a two-day exhibition called “Moments of Happiness” at HCM City Fine Arts Museum in HCM City.

Must-visit spectacular travel destinations in Việt Nam during autumn

With its mild and refreshing weather, autumn is undoubtedly the perfect time to embark on a remarkable travel journey in Việt Nam

An absurdist play to be performed in HCM City this weekend

They Order and Roll on the Sand, the Waves and the Rolling Glass features a series of repeated dialogues with different frequencies of three genders – female, male and an unknown identity

VN, Indonesian artists join art exhibition in HCM City

Vietnamese and Indonesian artists are displaying their paintings and sculptures at a joint exhibition at the HCM City Fine Arts Association.

Cashing in or crashing out: digital payment challenges aren't going anywhere fast

Việt Nam must navigate these waters carefully, balancing modernity with inclusivity, educating citizens about the benefits and risks of digital currency while ensuring that no one is left behind must be a top priority.

Cycling from France to Việt Nam to improve education

Travelling through 17 countries and overcoming 17,000 km by bike, Clément Nothhmob embarked on a trip that was much more than just an adventure. He had a greater goal: to raise funds to give bicycles and scholarships to children living in rural Việt Nam and Cambodia.

Musical programme tributing Văn Cao takes place with grand-scale efforts

More than 300 famous artists will perform such as People's Artist Quang Thọ, People's Artist Quốc Hùng, Meritorious Artist Thanh Lam, Diva Mỹ Linh, Diva Hà Trần, along with hundreds of artists, actors, musicians, and choirs from all genres.

Festival to celebrate Hà Nội's fall

The Hà Nội Fall Festival, themed Come to Fall in Love in 2023, will introduce tourism products and potential, typical craft products and souvenirs of the capital city via dedicated areas surrounding the Hoàn Kiếm (Returned Sword) Lake.

Photographer's new books respect courageous people

Photographer Nguyễn Á released two new books published by the Vietnam News Agency Publishing House. Some of the 100 photos from the books were displayed at the Youth Cultural House in HCM City recently.

Mukhalinga statue named as national treasure

AN GIANG – A ceremony to announce the recognition of a Mukhalinga statue as a Việt Nam nation treasure was held at the Cửu Long (Mekong) River Delta province of An Giang on August 7.

Fashion show highlights cultural heritage of the ancient capital

This collection is part of the Promoting Việt Nam 2023 project that she initiated to spread the image of áo dài. In this project, each design is closely associated with famous landscapes in Việt Nam, and each province will inspire a distinctive collection.