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Exhibition features photographs of Hà Nội half a century ago

The photos, which have been unveiled for the first time in Việt Nam, were taken by renowned German photographer Thomas Billhardt.

HCM City to open more pedestrian streets in city centre

HCM City plans to open more pedestrian streets in central District 1 to meet locals and tourists’ entertainment and recreational demands.

VN documentary scene will develop, says filmmaker

Online Lao Động (Labour) newspaper reporter Anh Thư spoke with filmmaker Trần Phương Thảo about independent documentary making.

Contest to find songs on teachers and education

Deputy Minister of Education and Training Phạm Ngọc Thưởng said many songs inspired by teachers have lived in a lifetime in the musical industry and won the hearts of many generations of teachers and students.

Over 1,000 young filmmakers enter 48 Hour Film Project

More than 1,000 young filmmakers representing 126 teams are taking part in the “48 Hour Film Project” contest that began on Friday in HCM City.

Theatre festival honours anti-corruption play

Theatre director Trần Lực with his work Bạch Đàn Liễu (Eucalyptus) has won the best director of the 4th Hà Nội Theatre Festival.

Female director launches film project on Vietnamese superman

Movie star, director and producer Ngô Thanh Vân of HCM City has launched her latest project on a Vietnamese superhero.

Grilled chicken feet: crispy snack great with beer

Grilled chicken feet may sound unappetising, especially when compared to chicken wings, drumsticks or fillet steaks, but they are actually a delicacy in Việt Nam, often eaten by many locals with friends and beer.

Mind your health

As we observe World Mental Health Day on October 10, let us help increase awareness, and remove the stigma and discrimination against mental health illness.

Quality tours at affordable prices needed to stimulate tourism market

High-quality, affordably priced tours are needed to attract local tourists, especially following the second COVID-19 outbreak that occurred this summer.

Long An male singer wins TV cải lương contest

Nguyễn Quốc Nhựt of Long An Province has won the 2020 Chuông Vàng Vọng Cổ (Golden Bell) contest, an annual cải lương(reformed opera) competition launched by HCM City Television (HTV).

Chăm Museum introduces 3D experience

The tourism promotion centre in Đà Nẵng has piloted a 3D experience for tourists visiting the Chàm Sculpture Museum – one of the most popular destinations in the city – to boost tourism after COVID-19.

National museum hosts first solo exhibition by Duy Hòa

Artist Nguyễn Duy Hòa’s first solo exhibition opened at Việt Nam Museum Fine Arts yesterday.

Japanese conductor to lead Liszt, Dvorak concert in HCMC

Internationally acclaimed conductor Honna Tetsuji will lead a concert featuring works by Hungarian composer Franz Liszt and Czech composer Antonin Dvorak at the HCM City Opera House on October 3.

Tuning up traditional melodies

The tính (also called tính tẩu) is a typical instrument of the Tày, Nùng and Thái ethnic minority groups and is used in spiritual ceremonies, festivals and dating events.

Contemporary dance at The Factory

The contemporary dance X Project: Metamorphosis of Existence will be staged at the Factory Contemporary Art Centre on October 2 and 3.

Photo contest depicts artistic angles in Buddhism

A photo contest that kicked off on Thursday in Hà Nội is seeking beautiful and artistic angles of Buddhism through the lens of domestic and foreign photographers.

Nom, Nom Vietnam - Episode 61: Fried mooncake

Autumn Festival means it's mooncake time! But one teacher in Hanoi is putting a whole new spin on this traditional dish. Watch our video to find out how.

Documentary film festival opens

Two films were shown on Thursday in Hà Nội to open the European – Vietnamese Documentary Film Festival.

Contest honouring culture launched in capital

The contest, entitled Người Giữ Màu Dân Tộc (Keepers of the National Colours) and launched by Hà Nội Department of Culture and Sports, aims to arouse pride among Vietnamese about the traditional values of the nation.