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Retired teacher turns eggshells into World Cup mascots

Events planned to celebrate 30 years of VN-RoK ties

A series of cultural activities will take place in the southern province of Bình Dương in celebration of the 30th anniversary of Việt Nam-Republic of Korea (RoK) diplomatic ties.

Frost covers the mountains of Northwest Việt Nam

The mountainous areas of northwest Việt Nam have turned into a winter wonderland as temperature dropped to below zero degrees celsius due to a strong cold spell.

Vietnamese reformed opera doyen dies in the US

Meritorious Artist Ngọc Đáng who graced the cải lương (reformed opera) theatre for more than five decades, died of cancer on Thursday in California.

Hà Nội boost cultural heritages preservation

Hà Nội is mobilising all social resources and moving full speed ahead to promote and preserve the values of the capital city's intangible cultural heritage.

National Tourism Year 2022 expected to boost Quảng Nam tourism

The National Tourism Year 2022, that will kick off in the central province of Quảng Nam on March 25, is expected to boost national and provincial tourism potentials, said Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Đoàn Văn Việt.

Discovering the mossy forest of Hòn Giao

Hòn Giao Forest is part of Bidoup-Núi Bà National Park, the core of the Langbiang Biosphere Reserve which was recognised by UNESCO in 2015. It is about 60km from Đà Lạt City and is located on the border between two provinces Lâm Đồng and Khánh Hòa.

Miss Universe Việt Nam 2022 contest launched with new format

Miss Universe Việt Nam 2022 pageant will take place with a new format and categories, organisers have announced.

First musical about the life of poet Xuân Quỳnh to be released

A musical called Sóng based on the life of late poet Xuân Quỳnh (1942-1988) will premier next month.

Việt Nam - Kuwait developing ties and enhancing friendship

In February, the State of Kuwait marks its 61th anniversary of National Day and 31st anniversary of Liberation Day.

Vietnamese version of Antigone premieres in HCM City

Việt Nam News reporter Nguyễn Bình spoke with director Lê An about her new work Potrait and her troupe Saigon Theatreland.

Green Screen Short Film Contest opens for entries

The Việt Nam Film Development Association (VFDA) has called on filmmakers, especially young people, to participate in the Green Screen Short Film Contest featuring issues of sustainable development.

Best theatre artists and works of 2021 receive honours

Excellent theatre artists and works in the past year have been awarded at a conference that has been held in Hà Nội Opera House.

Clever car fanatics make a backyard Bugatti Chiron

A Bugatti Chiron will set you back a whopping $2 million, but not in Việt Nam! This carbon copy sure looks the real deal but it was made by hand by a group of clever car fanatics in their backyard.

Bookfair in HCM City offers thousands of discounted books

Thousands of discounted books are waiting to be found at a book fair in HCM City's book street

Hà Nội theatres shine bright again

Theatres in the capital city are open again and shining bright after COVID-enforced closures and competition with other modern entertainment forms.

Twelve excellent German films screened at KinoFest film festival

Twelve selected German films of different genres will be screened at the 2022 KinoFest film festival from February 18 to March 31

There's a buzz about U Minh District's wild bee pupae salad

Wild bee pupae salad from U Minh District is among the best dishes of southern Cà Mau Province, said resident Huỳnh Văn Lý, 76.

Southern city acquaints visitors with traditional art forms

A programme to entertain tourists with several genres of traditional music like tài tử , vọng cổ and cải lương has been launched in Cần Thơ.

Vietnamese supermodel to transform cruise ship into ocean catwalk

The world's latest liquefied natural gas (LNG)-powered cruise ship will be transformed into an innovative runway for J Spring Fashion Show 2022, produced by Vietnamese fashion icon and entrepreneur Jessica Minh Anh (JMA), on February 28.

Tourism in Hà Nội to reflect changing trends in 2022

To meet tourists’ demands and needs in 2022, many new breakthrough products will be on offer when borders reopen, according to the director of the city’s Department of Tourism Đặng Hương Giang.