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New cave discovered in Quảng Trị

According to locals, the new cave lies in a rocky mountain in Trỉa Village. To enter the cave, they have to follow a small stream and climb vertical cliffs of about 50m high.

Northwestern golden season comes calling

The best time to see beautiful landscapes is between early September until late October.

Korean centre launches online K-pop contest

Launched by the Korean Cultural Centre, the K-pop Cover Video Contest aims to strengthen cultural exchange between Việt Nam and South Korea.

Prince Harry and Meghan move to new California family home

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have purchased and moved into a new family home in Santa Barbara, an affluent seaside city outside Los Angeles, according to US media reports.

Indian ambassador hails partnership with VN in global integration

Ambassador Pranay Verma sends a message to celebrate the 74th Independence Day of India which falls on August 15.

Cruise ship owners in Quảng Ninh request halt to operations

Although the northern province of Quảng Ninh is still a safe destination open to tourists, cruise ship owners on Hạ Long Bay have asked to stop operations due to financial difficulties.

HCM City to produce more quality dramas for the public

Local artists have collaborated with HCM City Television (HTV) to produce more dramas for the public amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Tourism firms need Government relief to survive: official

The Government’s relief and credit packages are now vital to help HCM City travel firms survive the coronavirus crisis, a top official in the city Department of Tourism has said.

'Fresh Prince of Bel-Air' set for gritty reboot: reports

The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air is getting turned upside-down as a gritty drama set to be executive produced by Will Smith, Hollywood trade publications reported on Tuesday.

Canada pandas running on empty as bamboo dries up

A pair of pandas on loan from China to a Canadian zoo are facing a food shortage as their supply of fresh bamboo dries up, officials warned.

Youth theatre presses on amid pandemic

Artists performed four short plays at the Goethe Institute in Hà Nội on Monday to a limited audience. Việt Nam News reporter Nguyễn Bình spoke with Sĩ Tiến, Việt Nam Youth Theatre's deputy-director about theatre in a pandemic-hit world.

Rap makes its way to national TV

Rap Việt and King of Rap are the first two competitions seeking talented rappers to be aired on Vietnamese television. Both shows have been screened during prime time at the weekend since August 1.

Photo contest on cultural diversity launched

Each photographer can send up to five pictures from today till November 1 and the final results will be announced on November 15.

Baby's back: New 'Dirty Dancing' movie confirmed

A new Dirty Dancing movie is in development, with Jennifer Grey expected to reprise her iconic role as Frances "Baby" Houseman after more than three decades.

Dwarf planet Ceres is an ocean world: study

The dwarf planet Ceres – long believed to be a barren space rock – is an ocean world with reservoirs of sea water beneath its surface, the results of a major exploration mission showed on Monday.

LA parties head for the Hollywood Hills as mayor vows crackdown

With Los Angeles nightclubs closed, party promoters have turned to mansions in the Hollywood Hills to throw lavish, raucous and sometimes deadly gatherings that have enraged neighbours and local officials.

Exhibition featuring men at work and use of light planned

An exhibition showcasing work by artist Đặng Hữu opens in Hà Nội on August 16.

Rice noodle-taro soup, an unforgettable dish of Hà Nội

Writer Thạch Lam once famously wrote that Bún dọc mùng, locally known as bún bung, reflects the soul of the Việt Nam.

Travel firms suffer losses after tour cancellations due to COVID-19

Travel firms have suffered great losses from thousands of recent tour cancellations due to a new outbreak of COVID-19, according to tourism associations.