Việt Nam News

Festivals highlight traditional rituals and costumes of ethnic minorities

The opening ceremony will take place in Võ Nguyên Giáp Square in Thái Nguyên City on October 6 and will be aired live on various TV and radio channels.

Winner of K-pop contest named

Huỳnh Thị Mỹ Loan performed a mashup of two songs, 'Lion' and 'Fire'. The songs are hits by (G)I-dle and BTS.

Thái people of Tân Kỳ keeping handloom fabric weaving alive

Tân Kỳ's Thái women labour long hours in the fields and even longer hours at the handloom during their spare time.

Buckwheat Flower Festival returns to Hà Giang in November

The Buckwheat Flower Festival will return to Đồng Văn district, the northernmost province of Ha Giang, this November, according to Vice Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee Trần Đức Quý.

Sóc Trăng to host Southern Khmer fest in November

The Mekong Delta province of Sóc Trăng will host the eighth Southern Khmer Festival of Culture, Sports and Tourism in November.

HCM City to preserve 300-year-old damaged relic site

HCM City is working to save Hưng Lợi Pottery Kiln, which has been damaged greatly due to the urbanisation process.

Dance exhibition, workshop opens in HCM City

A dance exhibition and workshop will open in HCM City on Saturday

Ministry of Culture demands strict supervision of beauty contests

This directive comes amid heated debate over the validity and quality of beauty and modelling competitions. 

Viral street music show returns with new performers

Xuân Hạ Thu Đông Rồi Lại Xuân (Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter, and Spring), a street music show which went viral on social media in Việt Nam last year, is presenting its new season on YouTube.

Pianist Nguyễn Đăng Quang returns home for concert of classical music

Piano player Nguyễn Đăng Quang, son of composer Quốc Trung and renowned artist Thanh Lam, is a fresh and promising presence at the event.

Vietnamese, Danish friendship blossoms over the years

Many foreigners have enjoyed diverse landscapes, authentic local food, endless love, eternal friendship, and favourable investment environment in Việt Nam.

Theatre performances for children launched

A special theatre programme offering live performances aims to entertain and introduce art to children and teenagers in HCM City. 

Hà Nội to celebrate Ninh Thuận Culture-Tourism Day

Ninh Thuận Culture-Tourism Day 2022 aims to strengthen cooperation between Ninh Thuận Province and Hà Nội in culture and tourism.

Exhibition featuring thuỷ mặc paintings opened

A painting exhibition featuring the art of thuỷ mặc (ink & wash) wartercolour art by late People’s Artist Trương Hán Minh has launched in HCM City.

Measures taken to ensure artists' image during Việt Nam Days Abroad

This declaration came after several scandals involving Vietnamese performers in other countries.

Young talents get support for music learning and development

Việt Nam News reporter Nguyễn Bình speaks with Dr Đào Minh Quang, chairman of Đào Minh Quang Foundation, about the foundation, which has made efforts to promote culture and music cooperation between Việt Nam and Germany.

Books featuring southern Việt Nam history, culture released

A collection of three books on the South’s history and culture by late cultural reseacher, historian and Professor Ca Văn Thỉnh has been released in HCM City.

A spicy treat from Hải Phòng cuisine

Among all versions of the iconic Vietnamese sandwich, the spicy bánh mì of Hải Phòng might be the smallest, but don't let that fool you into thinking it's any less than its larger siblings.