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New vestiges found during excavation at Thăng Long Imperial Citadel

Thăng Long-Hà Nội Heritage Preservation Centre announced on Wednesday that archaeologists had unearthed new vestiges while undertaking an excavation at Thăng Long Imperial Citadel.

Photo exhibition in Hà Nội showcases Hungarian National Assembly

An exhibition to showcase the beautiful Hungarian Parliament is being held at the Việt Nam National Library.

Painting exhibition displays underprivileged kids’ artworks

A collection of 50-paintings by children with disabilities, orphans and underprivileged is on display at the city’s Fine Arts Museum to mark Children’s Day (June 1).

Vietnamese tattoo artist enters Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia list

Trần Thị Bích Ngọc, a 28-year-old tattoo artist, has been named in the Art category of the Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia list 2022.

Principal dancer dicusses new role in ballet

Phan Lương is the principal dancer at Việt Nam National Opera & Ballet (VNOB). He is a soloist at a new ballet 'Hàm Lệ Minh Châu' which opens at Hà Nội Opera House on June 1. Việt Nam News reporter Nguyễn Bình spoke with Lương about his new role

Literary works for children honoured with awards

Vietnam News Agency's Thể Thao & Văn Hóa (Sports & Culture) daily have announced the five winners of the Dế Mèn (Cricket) award.

Vietnam fashion designers highlight green credentials

Vietnamese designers have impressed fashionistas with the use of natural and recycled materials in their latest collections, hopefully setting an environmentally friendly trend.

Vietnamese filmmaker wins award for short film at Cannes

Mai Vũ, director of the short animated film 'Spring Roll Dream', has won the Lights On Women prize at the Cannes Film Festival 2022.

Lâm Đồng prepares for Đà Lạt Flower Festival

The Central Highlands province of Lâm Đồng People’s Committee has requested local authorities to be well prepared for the 9th Đà Lạt Flower Festival 2022, held at the end of this year in the tourism hub city of Đà Lạt.

Dishes from lotus to sooth body & mind

Đồng Tháp Mười is the land bestowed with lotus plant. Locals have used up lotus for decorating, medicine and cuisine. Various dishes have been made from lotus, which are not only delicious but also good for health.

Special circus show released for Children’s Day

The Việt Nam Circus Federation is putting on a special show for youngsters to mark Children's Day.

Young theatre grads present 15th century historic tragedy

A play dealing with the tragedy that befell one of Viet Nam’s greatest politicians and poets will be staged by a private troupe this summer.

Young women filmmakers shine at national short film contest

Three young women have been named best filmmakers at this year’s CJ Short Films Filmmaking Project, an prominent national contest in the genre.

National theatre premieres ballet based on legend

Ballet dancers from the Việt Nam National Opera and Ballet (VNOB) will premier a full ballet that tells a tragic, legendary love story.

Famed Australian filmmaker in talks on Hai Bà Trưng biopic

Australian film director, producer and screenwriter Phillip Noyce, who directed Graham Greene’s “The Quiet American” is discussing with Vietnamese filmmakers a biopic about Vietnam’s legendary Trưng sisters.

VN Int’l Fashion Week highlights sustainability

Designer Võ Công Khanh introduced his new collection “H2O” to open the Aquafina Việt Nam International Fashion Week (VIFW) Spring-Summer 2022 in HCM City .

Mural depicting VN, US’s friendship inaugurated

A ceramic mural, Tình hữu nghị Việt Mỹ (US-Việt Nam Friendship), has been inaugurated at the new US-Việt Nam Co-operation Centre in Hà Nội.

New pact promotes Việt Nam-Europe fashion links

Culture, lifestyle and fashion links between Việt Nam and Europe will be promoted under a Memorandum of Understanding signed on Tuesday by the European Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam (EuroCham Vietnam) and the Aquafina Vietnam International Week (VIFW).