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Cao Bằng marks 85 years since President Hồ Chí Minh’s return with new cultural space

Vietnamese authors release pandemic-themed books

More pandemic-themed books written by Vietnamese authors have been released to offer readers an overview of life in Việt Nam during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Children, ice cream and summer: why parents should be careful

According to a recent survey in the UK, in the summer parents tend to give their children up to five times more sweetened foods than any other time of year. A survey of 1,000 couples with children between the ages of two and 17 found that sugar intake spiked as children began summer holidays.

Online concert to raise funds for doctors in COVID-19 fight

More than 60 Vietnamese singers, composers and theatre artists at home and abroad will take part in a livestream concert on YouTube to raise funds for supporting doctors and frontline workers in Đà Nẵng and Quảng Nam provinces in the fight against COVID-19.

S Korean violist releases music video featuring Việt Nam’s scenery

HCM City-based Korean violist Jmi Ko has recently released a music video online after its premiere was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, aiming to spread optimism during the virus outbreak.

Happiness Road leads to spectacular pass

Mã Pí Lèng Pass is a dangerous pass, some 20km long at heights of 1,200 – 1,400m above sea level.

Art club members promote ceramic art through new exhibit

A sculpture exhibition featuring ceramic works by 26 artists of the Sài Gòn Club of Ceramic Art is on display at the HCM City Fine Arts Association.

3-kg bread in An Giang among world's weirdest foods

The Giant Bread in the Cửu Long (Mekong) Delta province of An Giang has caught global attention as one of the world’s most bizarre foods.

Sketch collection celebrates COVID-19 fighters

A collection of sketches reflecting life and activities of doctors and nurses at locked down hospitals in the central city has been introduced by a young college student.

New version of ‘Notre Dame de Paris’ to come to Seoul

The original French production of musical Notre Dame de Paris will go on stage in Korea November 10 - Jannuary 17 at the Blue Square Interpark Hall in central Seoul, Mast Entertainment confirmed on Thursday.

Cải lương contest cancelled due to COVID-19 resurgence

The national traditional music contest, Trần Hữu Trang Cải Lương Talented Performers 2020, has postponed its launch date due to a resurgence of COVID-19.

Tourist booklet on island districts to be released

A tourist booklet featuring famous tourist destinations of island districts across Việt Nam will be released next week.

Casting for film on Vietnamese history begins

Casting for Trưng Vương (She-Kings), the year’s biggest film project, has begun this week in HCM City.

Vietnamese mat weaving art on display online

The patterns, colours and technique of traditional Vietnamese mat weaving are on display in an online exhibition through the artworks of Phạm Hồng Linh.

Canary Islands to insure tourists who catch virus

Spain's Canary Islands has taken out insurance to cover costs visitors face if they become infected with the coronavirus, the archipelago's regional government said on Wednesday.

Swedish singer Zara Larsson ends collaboration with Huawei

Swedish singer Zara Larsson announced on Tuesday that she had ended her collaboration with China's Huawei to promote its smartphones.

Director spends his youth to make first film

The Viet Nam premiere of the film Ròm on July 31 was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Previously, the production company behind the film was fined VNĐ40 million (US$1,700) for participating in the Busan International Film Festival without a screening license from the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism. It is the first film by young director Trần Thanh Huy and the first Vietnamese film to win the top award in the 'New Currents' section in the regional film festival. The ministry's online newspaper Điện Tử Tổ Quốc (Fatherland Online) interviews director Huy about Ròm and filmmaking.