Việt Nam among most searched tourist destinations on Google by Australians
Before the COVID-19 broke out in 2019, Australia was the ninth biggest source of tourists to Việt Nam, with about 383,000.
Sun Symphony Orchestra returns with “a new dawn”
Sun Symphony Orchestra (SSO), the first and only privately owned orchestra in Việt Nam, will mark their return this October with a series of concerts after a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Under the theme “a new dawn”, the series will feature both chamber concerts and SSO relaunch concerts, taking place in both Hà Nội and HCM City. Olivier Ochanine, Music Director and SSO conductor, talks with Lương Thu Hương about their comeback.
New stamps on Vietnamese cuisine released
With a realistic design style, the new stamp set includes four samples featuring the four local dishes
Well-known writers’ books reprinted
Seven books by famous writers of the country’s contemporary literature from the 1980s to 1990s have been reprinted by the Trẻ (Youth) Publishing House in HCM City.
Northern Hà Nam hosts National Chèo Festival
'Chèo' is believed to have originated in the 10th century and has its roots in village festivals in the Red River Delta.
Cellist Xuân to perform in Hà Nội with Bucharest Symphony Orchestra
Cello Fundamento is an annual event that was started in 2016 by cellist Xuân to bring symphonic music closer to Vietnamese audiences.
Conquering the tastebuds of South Africans
Since moving to work in South Africa, I’ve been desperate to introduce Vietnamese culture to my new neighbours, and what better way to do it, than through food!
HCM City seeks to develop nighttime tourist products
HCM City authorities are focusing on efforts to develop historic and cultural heritage attractions and tourism products and services at night to boost the tourism industry and exploit the night economy, city leaders said.
HCM City celebrates publishing industry day
The HCM City is launching a series of cultural activities at the Book Pedestrian Street to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the traditional day of Việt Nam’s publishing, printing and distribution industry (October 10, 1952 - 2022).
New version of book series on Vietnamese history released
A new version of Đại Việt Sử Ký Toàn Thư (The Complete Annals of Đại Việt), a national historical series of books in Hán or ancient Chinese characters, has been released by the Văn Học (Literature) Publishing House.
Movie star Văn rekindles passion for painting at Hà Nội exhibition
Entitled Vùng Thơ (Musings), the exhibition is Hứa Vĩ Văn's first in Hà Nội, showcasing 16 acrylic-on-canvas paintings that he created since March.
Tân Lạc District develops sustainable tourism
As one of the four ancient Mường regions and the cradle of the famous Hoà Bình culture, the unique culture and peaceful landscape of Tân Lạc District is an important resource to help the district develop sustainable tourism.
First Vietnamese film to compete at Tokyo International Film Festival
Tro Tàn Rực Rỡ (Glorious Ashes) by Vietnamese director Bùi Thạc Chuyên has become the first Vietnamese film to attend the Competition Section of 35th Tokyo International Film Festival (TIFF) that will take place from October 24 to November 2.
Exhibition features veteran paint teacher
Silk paintings by veteran painter and teacher Đặng Quý Khoa of Hà Nội are on display at The World Art Space in HCM City.
HCM City sees a spike in traveler interest this fall
HCM City travel firms are in full swing to welcome holidaymakers during the peak travel season of the last three months of the year, tourism authorities said.
Back to class
If age and experience are anything to go by, these pupils in Hanoi really are top of the class. Once a week the elderly learners meet up to have English lessons. Aged between 60 and 86, the silver-haired students are living proof that you’re never too old to learn.
Art photos featuring contemporary life displayed at exhibition
Achievements of photographer circle throughout the country in the past two years are on display at an exhibition in downtown Hà Nội.
Mekong Delta residents struggle to make a living in flood season
Over the years, the Mekong River has provided much for people living there, but recently the water has been low, causing shrimp, fish and other seafood catches to plummet.
Exhibition featuring Óc Eo culture opens in An Giang
An exhibition showcasing documents of Óc Eo culture has opened in the Cửu Long Delta province of An Giang.
Hà Nội Book Festival 2022 takes place by Sword Lake
Hà Nội Book Festival has been held annually in the capital city and has become a must-visited destination for book lovers every October.
