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

Indian restaurant offers 'COVID curry' to scared customers

An Indian restaurant is hoping to win back customers afraid of eating out during the pandemic with a special "COVID Curry" and "Mask Naans".

Crab soup with black eggs: a creamy afternoon snack

Crab soup with black eggs is one of the most popular street foods in HCM City despite the somewhat unappealing colour of one of its ingredients.

Web dramas on cải lương to be released

A web drama series on cải lương (reformed opera), the south’s most popular theatre form, has started to be released on YouTube this week.

Nom, nom, Vietnam - Episode 52: Black baguette

Have you ever seen a baguette this black before? Inspired by a memory of a bread specially made for coal miners in the past, one group in Quảng Ninh has created a special bánh mì with its colour as black as coal. Watch the video to learn more about it.

Bollywood star Bachchan discharged after catching coronavirus

Bollywood star Amitabh Bachchan said on Sunday he had been discharged from hospital, three weeks after being admitted with "mild" coronavirus symptoms after testing positive for the disease.

Jeju’s UNESCO heritage cave to open up for 17 days

Manjanggul is a 7.4km-long cave created by basalt lava flows on Jeju Island. Unlike the section of the cave that is open to the public, the restricted area does not have a single light installed. The cave soon became pitch dark.

VN short film competes at Venice Film Festival's Orizzonti

Vietnamese film Mây Nhưng Không Mưa (Live in the Cloud - Cuckoo Land) has been nominated in the Orizzonti Short Films Competition at the 77th Venice International Film Festival to be held Italy in September.

Movies, fashion shows cancelled due to COVID-19 resurgence

Many local movies and productions have had their launch schedule postponed due to the recent resurgence of COVID-19.

Cải lương contest begins final round in HCM City

The national traditional music contest, Chuông Vàng Vọng Cổ (Golden Bell) 2020 hopes to find new talents in HCM City.

Exhibition showcasing Spanish architect’s impression on modern Việt Nam opens

Black and white photos reflecting life and culture of modern Việt Nam by Spanish architect Salvador Pérez Arroyo is on display at an exhibition at Vietnamese Women’s Museum, Hà Nội.

Ambassador hails dynamic relations between two countries in challenging times

Commemorating a country’s founding is a special moment, not just for the Swiss. Ambassador of Switzerland Ivo Sieber sends a message to share his opinion with Việt Nam News readers

Book on Vietnamese sea, islands published in Japan

The book entitled Hoàng Sa - Trường Sa: Luận Cứ và Sự Kiện (Spratly - Paracel: Evidence and Events) was translated by Professor Kazutaka Hashimoto into Japanese from Vietnamese the version by researcher Đinh Kim Phúc.

Festivals cancelled due to COVID-19 concerns

Thừa Thiên Huế Province’s People’s Committee on Friday (July 31) announced the cancellation of Huế Festival amid a new COVID-19 outbreak in the country.

Old wells bring vitality to villages

Hoa Lư District in the northern province of Ninh Bình was established in 1907 and is surrounded by mountains and plains. It hosts various beautiful landscapes like Tràng An Tourism Complex and Tam Cốc – Bích Động Tourism Site.

HCM City building to be lit up for Swiss National Day

The Swiss consulate general in HCM City will mark Switzerland’s 729th National Day, August 1, by lighting up the Landmark 81 Building in its national colours from 7:30pm to 8:30pm today.

Nom, Nom Vietnam - Episode 51: Offal stew

Although it may not be to everybody's taste, offal stew is a popular dish in HCM City due to its affordability, taste and creaminess. It can be eaten with bread and instant noodles. Are you a fan?

First dog to test positive for coronavirus in US dies: report

The first dog to test positive for the coronavirus in the United States has died, National Geographic magazine reported, after struggling with symptoms that may be familiar to many of the virus's human sufferers.

At the cow wash: Pakistanis scrub Eid animals at car cleaners

Lost on Khô Islet

The lesser-known Khô (Dry) Islet in Bình Định Province’s Quy Nhơn City has attracted many visitors in the recent years with its pristine beauty and delicious seafood.