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Floating flower fair to welcome Tết holiday

New Vietnamese web dramas come to YouTube

New web series produced by Vietnamese on YouTube are introducing international and domestic audiences to locally produced comedies and dramas.

Int’l tourism event to be held despite foreign partners’ absence

With the theme 'Vietnamese Tourism Towards the Future', the eighth edition of the event aims to help solve difficulties after the COVID-19 outbreak and prepare for relaunching inbound and outbound tours.

New web drama focuses on urban youth

Idol Tỷ Phú (Millionaires), a new web drama featuring urban youth, has been released on the POPS Drama channel and POPs entertainment platform.

Sri Lanka rangers spot possible rare baby elephant twins

A pair of baby elephants feeding from the same mother have been spotted in a Sri Lankan national park, with officials speculating Wednesday the two could be a rare set of twins.

Call me an immigrant, not an expat

I’m far from the first person to say it, but really, why am I called an expat whereas if any of my Vietnamese friends or colleagues moved to the UK they would likely be seen and referred to as immigrants?

UNESCO recognises Đắk Nông Geopark as the third global geopark in Việt Nam

The UNESCO Programme and External Relations Commission of the 209th Executive Board has recognised the Đắk Nông Geopark in the Central Highlands province of Đắk Nông as a Global Geopark.

Thanh Hóa hosts the 2nd Mường Festival

The 2nd Mường Ethnic Culture Festival will take place from October 29 to 31 in the central province of Thanh Hóa, according to Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism

K-pop attracts huge number of Vietnamese fans

In less than one day, the new hit song “How You Like That” by famous South Korean girl band BLACKPINK was number one on the trending list of Youtube Vietnam.

Special programme honours global Hùng King's decendants

A special online progamme took place on Tuesday in Hà Nội and connected 10 other areas in Việt Nam and over the world to honour individuals and organisations known as "Hùng King's Descendants" for their outstanding contribution to preserving national values.

French ‘porn novelist’ Esparbec dies aged 87: publisher

French pornographic novelist Georges Pailler, who wrote racy titles under the pen name of Esparbec and insisted pornographic writing was an art form, has died aged 87, his publisher said on Tuesday.

Ringo marks 80th at online gig with fellow Beatle McCartney

With a little help from his friends, Beatles drummer Ringo Starr was set to hold an online 80th birthday bash Tuesday featuring former bandmate Paul McCartney, in aid of charities including Black Lives Matter.

Singer aims to bring positive energy

Singer Thái Thùy Linh and her crew are travelling to sing for people as part of her music project entitled Du Ca - Đi Và Hát (Wandering and Singing). Việt Nam News reporter Nguyễn Bình chats with her about the project.

Đắk Nông to host Việt Nam 2nd Brocade Culture Festival

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has asked provincial authority of Đắk Nông to prepare for the Viêt Nam 2nd Brocade Culture Festival 2020 in the province later this year.

Trio promises impressive performance in new concert

Leading singers of revolutionary music Trọng Tấn, Đăng Dương and Việt Hoàn will mark their return after the lockdown with an impressive concert on September 5 in Hà Nội.

Sơn Tùng M-TP's new video a smash hit

Three hours after its release, the video reached 10 million, announced the singer on his Facebook page.

Holiday park sculpture by artist Calder on sale in Paris

A huge sculpture by American artist Alexander Calder will be auctioned this week in Paris after spending over 50 years at a holiday park in southern France, the auction house said on Monday.

Kaepernick teams with Disney for racial injustice programmes

Former NFL player Colin Kaepernick will partner with Disney for a series of programmes "from the perspective of black and brown communities" including a docuseries on his own life, the company said Monday.

Bandland offers underground and indie bands chance to shine

Lantern Festival in Chợ Lớn receives certificate of national intangible cultural heritage

The Tết Nguyên Tiêu (Lantern Festival) on the 15th day of the first lunar month, celebrated by the Hoa ethnic group in Chợ Lớn (Big Market) in HCM City’s District 5, will receive a certificate recognising the festival's inclusion on the national list of intangible cultural heritage.