Nom, nom, Vietnam - Episode 45: Vietnam beef stew
Once a Mekong Delta specialty now it is a Saigon must-try. Vietnamese beef stew is a comfort food like no other, which requires an intricate mix of spices.
Promotion campaign launched to boost tourism in northwestern region
Nearly 150 travel companies and governments of eight northwestern provinces launched a campaign to promote regional tourism in Hà Nội on June 12.
VN Telefilm to take place in September
The International Film and Television Exhibition will take place in HCM City between September 17 and 19, according to organisers.
Oscars to draw up diversity rules for nominees
Hollywood's motion picture academy will introduce new eligibility rules to boost diversity among Oscars nominees under a raft of new measures have announced.
Traditional music contests to be launched
Four traditional music contests will be launched in HCM City and southern provinces next week.
Quan họ singing programme launched in HCM City
A quan họ (love duet) singing programme will be held at cultural houses and traditional art clubs in HCM City, Lê Tú Cẩm, chairman of the HCM City Cultural Heritage Association, said.
New books for children released
New novels and books on environmental studies for children from Vietnamese and international authors have been released to entertain young audiences during the summer.
Hà Nội Museum gathers objects for future exhibition
Đà said with a nearly 10,000sq.m area to fill, the museum has selected more than 70,000 objects and materials on the history of Thăng Long – Hà Nội.
Thai, Vietnamese martial arts actors work on new film
Well-known Thai martial arts actor Simon Kuke plays a leading role in new film Đỉnh Mù Sương (The Foggy Mountain), a production from the Thiên Ngân (Galaxy) Studio of HCM City.
Violet flowers shine on hill in Sa Pa
The violet flowers bloom over a total area of 75,000sq.m.
Best press photos honoured
The awards ceremony was held at the International Conference Centre, Hà Nội, on June 12, by Nhà Báo & Công Luận (Journalists & Public Opinions) newspaper under the direction of Vietnam Journalists’ Association.
Rising Star international music festival takes place online
The Rising Star International Arts Festival (RSIAF) 2020 – a music festival for children – has started this month in the form of an online contest, according to the organisers.
Veteran documentary director releases new book
Veteran director Đào Trọng Khánh has just published a book on his experience during his 50-year career working as a documentary maker.
Some 1,400 auditioned for 'Les Miserables' supporting roles amid pandemic: company
Some 1,400 auditioned for 'Les Miserables' supporting roles amid pandemic: company
Squid catching off Sơn Trà with local fisherman
The men living in the crowded fishing community at the foot of the Sơn Trà Mountains often start their day with morning coffee and a chat about the work ahead.
Cải lương industry lacks trainees, wants to revamp curriculum
The training curriculum for the art of cải lương (reformed opera) needs to be revised to attract more students, according to experts.
Dossiers of typical Vietnamese cultural heritages to be submitted to UNESCO
The Ministry of Cuture, Sports and Tourism will work with relevant organisations and provinces to prepare the dossiers.
Bilingual book introduces Vietnamese costumes in the 15th century
The first bilingual book about Vietnamese costumes in the 15th century has been released.
Sơn Đoòng Cave on list of 20 record-breaking natural wonders
Sơn Doong Cave, the world’s largest cave in Quảng Bình Province, has been listed among “20 record-breaking natural wonders” by the US news site Insider.
Huế national symbol during 19th century: symposium
New research into the former imperial capital of Huế during the 19th century, including architecture, politics, military affairs, culture, and social affairs, was released at a symposium on June 10.
