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Tourists witness rare sea turtle released back to wild in Lý Sơn

Books printed to mark Uncle Hồ’s birthday

A series of books about the late President Hồ Chí Minh has been published by the HCM City-based Trẻ (Youth) Publishing House to mark the 131st anniversary of his brithday (May 19, 1890).

Circus troupes struggle to attract new talents

The National Circus Talent 2021 contest was held recently by the Department of Performing Arts in collaboration with the Việt Nam Theatre Artists Association. Only five troupes entered the contest while the previous edition attracted 10. People's Artist Tạ Duy Ánh, director of Việt Nam Circus Federation, speaks about the difficulties facing circus art

Producers of award-winning movie fined by culture ministry

Despite winning a prize at the recent Berlin International Film Festival, the producers of the movie Taste by Vietnamese director Lê Bảo have been fined by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism.

Under-35 writing contest launched

The Việt Nam Writers’ Association has launched a writing contest for authors under 35 years old as part of an effort to discover and support young talents.

'Nothing is more important than independence and freedom': A westerner’s view of Hồ Chí Minh

I am an American of the generation in the wake of armed aggressors who attacked Việt Nam from 1964 until the peace accords were signed in 1973. I was a teenager then and too young to be conscripted. However, my father, Walter Eugene (Gene) Wilber, was very much a part of the American war of aggression against the Democratic Republic of Việt Nam.

Vietnamese film 'Camellia Sisters' to stream on Netflix in June

After a successful theatre run in Việt Nam, the film Gái Già Lắm Chiêu V – Những Cuộc Đời Vương Giả (Camellia Sisters - Living Like Royalty) will be made available globally on Netflix on June 10.

Áo Dài exhibition marks International Museum Day

A special exhibition featuring the áo dài (Vietnamese traditional dress) has opened at the Áo Dài Museum in Thủ Đức City to celebrate International Museum Day (May 18).

Rapper Đen Vâu’s new music video goes viral

Vietnamese rapper Đen Vâu’s latest hit, Trốn Tìm (Hide and Seek), is on the YouTube trending list for Viet Nam with more than 12 million views just after four days after release.

Assorted duck dishes a delightful Hà Nội delicacy

Duck meat is a popular food all over the world, but it’s Việt Nam where you can enjoy an assortment of duck dishes, all in one meal.

TV show Running Man Vietnam season 2 kicks off

Running Man Vietnam, one of the most popular TV reality shows in Việt Nam in 2019, has returned for a second season.

Vietnamese films enter global market

Many Vietnamese movies are increasingly being shown in foreign markets.

Designer launches new collection

Popular designer Công Trí has just introduced his new Autumn & Winter 2021 collection, which highlights material processing techniques.

Vinyl records make a comeback in Việt Nam

The hobby of collecting vinyl records has become popular again, not only in foreign markets but also in Việt Nam

HCM City's rural districts expand agrotourism activities

The HCM City People's Committee is offering support to develop agrotourism and ecotourism activities in five of the city's outlying districts.

Four luxury hotels in downtown HCM City put on new preservation list

The HCM City People’s Committee has submitted to the Prime Minister two preservation plans for the Rex, Kim Đô, Continental and Majestic hotels.

Vietnamese actress wins big at international film festivals

Vietnamese actress Hoàng Thị Bích Phượng has been raking in the plaudits for her performance in the film Tình Yêu Vô Hình (Invisible Love).

Capital city’s landmark cathedral under renovation

St Joseph's Cathedral in downtown Hà Nội is one of the earliest Catholic buildings in the capital city, a miniature of the Paris Notre Dame Cathedral. The cathedral is now being renovated.

Rap Việt All-Star concert to be broadcast online

Rap Việt All-Star 2021, a concert that featured dozens of rappers from the Vietnamese underground music scene, will be broadcast on the streaming platform VieON at 8pm on May 21.

Turning heads

Miss Universe Vietnam has turned heads with her latest pageant outfit. Nguyen Tran Khanh Van brought a very unique costume to the Miss Universe pageant competition in the US. A large egg? Looks like it, but really it’s far more significant to Vietnam. Watch and find out.