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Singer with Vietnamese roots wins third place at German Eurovision

In the finale in Cologne last Friday, Trọng Hiếu wore a nón (Vietnamese conical hat) and a blouse inspired by the Vietnamese áo dài (traditional dress), to perform the song Dare to Be Difference.

Dozens of kimono and ao dai dresses by Japanese designer Kobayashi Eiko have featured in a dazzling fashion show in Hanoi. The catwalk show is among a series of cultural events this year to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Japan – Vietnam relationship, a joint effort by the Be-Japon, Japan’s Embassy in Việt Nam and the BRG group.

Vietnamese music crosses the border to go viral

Vietnamese pop star Hoàng Thùy Linh song See Tình (See Love) is proving hugely popular and been covered by many Asian celebrities.

Nam Ô fish salad, a must-try dish of Đà Nẵng

Visitors can tour the beautiful land and experience the dish at Nam Ô Village, which is located near the Cu Đê River outfall of Liên Chiểu District, only 15km from the central city.

Cruise ship brings nearly 2,000 European visitors to Quảng Ninh

This is the second and the biggest cruise ship having arrived in Quảng Ninh since the beginning of this year.

Cải lương star Vũ Linh dies in HCM City

Meritorious Artist and cải lương star Vũ Linh died of cancer on March 5 in HCM City. He was 66. His funeral will take place on Thursday, March 9.

Áo dài collection honors Vietnamese national dress

A collection of 50 áo dài (traditional long dress) by famous designers Nguyễn Việt Hùng and Thuận Việt was displayed at the front of the HCM City Opera House in District 1 on March 5.

VNOB debuts new ballet

The ballet is choreographed by Nguyễn Ngọc Anh based on Đông Hồ folk paintings.

Diva’s concert to present songs by Trịnh Công Sơn in jazz & blues

Named after the diva’s nickname Bống, the concert Bống Là Ai? (Who is Bống?) will take place at the Hà Nội Opera House on March 11 and 12.

Singer Tuấn to fund TV programme helping find missing relatives

Like There Was No Separation programme, aired on Vietnam Television (VTV) since 2007, aims to offer assistance free of charge to Vietnamese families across the country to find their missing relatives. Over the past 15 years, 1,800 families have been reunited thanks to the humane programme.

Fireworks to light up Đà Nẵng's sky as international festival returns with a bang

The event’s organisers, Sun Group, said that the 2023 event would focus on post-COVID-19 tourism promotion as a benchmark for full economic growth in the central region and the country.

The overuse of antibiotics and the rise of superbugs

Child mortality in Việt Nam decreased from about 200 of 1000 children under the age of five in the middle of the last century to 20 today, which would not have been possible without antibiotics, vaccination, improved hygiene and nutrition.

HCM City hosts Áo Dài Festival

Twenty one new áo dài collections created by well-known fashion designers were showcased at the opening ceremony of the ninth HCM City Áo Dài Festival on March 3.

Designer promotes Vietnamese tourism through áo dài collection

The collection, titled Ngọc Viễn Đông (Pearl of the Far East), was created especially for the festival with the goal of promoting tourism along the Sài Gòn River to local and international audiences.

Việt Nam wins Miss Eco International 2023

This is the highest result of Việt Nam in this contest, where Hà overcame 64 contestants to take the top position.

Hà Nội welcomes over 3.7 million visitors in two months

The total number included 535,000 foreign holidaymakers and 3.2 million domestic visitors, the tourism department said.

Khèn panpipes, a cultural icon of the Mông people

The panpipe is distinguished by its shape, structure, and sound function. Its melodies are generated by both exhalation and inhalation.

Nam Ô Village’s fish sauce to feature at Foodex-Japan exhibition

A source from the Japan-Việt Nam Gastronomy Association (JVGA) confirmed to Việt Nam News that the Đà Nẵng-based fish sauce and unique products from 62 provinces and cities of Việt Nam had been selected to display at the exhibition in Tokyo, Japan.

Well-known musician’s top hits released on vinyl

Famous musician Bảo Chấn of HCM City, who played a key role in Vietnamese contemporary music, has released his new album on vinyl record (analogue recording).

Hà Nội Fine Arts College exhibits new painting materials at Spring show

The "Spring 2023" exhibition presents unique paintings made with natural colours and traditional materials by 37 Việt Nam University of Fine Arts teachers. This event is a platform for artists to exchange ideas and learn from one another.