Việt Nam News

To mark the Netherlands’ National Day on April 27, Dutch ambassador Elsbeth Akkerman writes to Việt Nam News

A special concert featuring Vietnamese music and songs will be staged by veteran and young artists of leading art troupes in HCM City today.

The Hải Vân Pass in the central Vietnamese coastal city of Đà Nẵng has been named among the 10 most beautiful drives in the world by renowned US magazine Travel + Leisure.

The Miss Universe Việt Nam 2021 competition was launched in HCM City this week. 

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (MoCST) has asked provincial and local authorities in the field of culture, sports and tourism to enforce preventive measures against the COVID-19 pandemic, especially during the upcoming four-day national holiday.

Cao Chí Thành was the first Vietnamese person to finish in the top four at the Helsinki International Ballet Competition in 2005. He has also played starring roles for Việt Nam National Opera and Ballet (VNOB) and has taught ballet at the Việt Nam Academy of Dance for the last 10 years. Hà Nội Mới Cuối Tuần (Weekend New Hà Nội) interviews Thành about dancer training.

Phú Quốc Island, in the Mekong Delta province of Kiên Giang Province, has been named as one of the world's best 15 islands to retire to, thanks to its beaches, low cost of living and rich culture.

Paintings and objects about the modern intellectual and cultural world in Việt Nam, mostly from the beginning to the middle of the 20th century, are on display at an exhibition at The Muse Art Space in Hà Nội.

Seafood hotpot of Bình Thuận Province is among the 100 tastiest Vietnamese dishes chosen by the Việt Nam Record Association (Vietkings) for 2020-21, and for good reason.

The play is directed by Lê Quý Dương, based on the script of Đăng Chương. The artists come from the Lệ Ngọc Theatre Company.

Here’s a sandwich like no other. Instead of bread, tofu is used to create the snack. This relatively new dish is taking HCM City by storm. And with a wide choice of fillings it’s a must try for anyone looking for a tasty treat. VNS

Đà Nẵng City and the provinces of Quảng Nam, Thừa Thiên- Huế and Quảng Bình have offered hundreds of tour packages, travel products and services with attractive discounts at a promotional programme in HCM City.  

Three Vietnamese women have made the 2021 Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia list. Two are entrepreneurs and the third is a top fashion model.

An increasing number of tourists during the summer has helped revive the market, but tourism agencies need further support for better recovery.

Various cultural, economic, sport and tourism activities will be held in Hải Phòng between May 11 and 15 during the annual Flamboyant Festival of the northern port city.

Vietnamese residents aged 18-40 are encouraged to participate in the CJ Short Film Making Project in HCM City.

The Đà Nẵng Fine Arts Museum will host an exhibition of 60 paintings by late artist Nguyễn Đức Hạnh and young students at 78 Lê Duẫn street from April 27 to May 20.

Pop star Phương Thanh has released her latest album featuring top hits in the 1990s, marking her comeback to recording after 10 years of pursuing a career in movies.