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Bắc Ninh takes steps to remove Đông Hồ art from list of culture in need of safeguarding

30 artists perform in MV about people in COVID-19 fight

Thirty theatre artists of HCM City have released a music video (MV) on YouTube featuring the Vietnamese spirit in fighting against the COVID-19 pandemic.

Making recycled toys for Mid-Autumn Festival

This year, many children are not allowed to carry lanterns and go out to celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival due to the outbreak of COVID-19. Therefore, parents have come up with the idea of making their own Mid-Autumn toys at home to bring joy to their children during the pandemic.

Pop singer K-ICM to compete at MTV Europe Music Awards

Young singer and composer K-ICM from HCM City will represent Việt Nam at the MTV Europe Music Awards (MTV EMA) 2021.

Hương Thọ pomelos, specialty fruit of Thừa Thiên Huế

A local specialty, pomelos planted in Hương Thọ Commune in the central province of Thừa Thiên-Huế have brought high economic value to the locality and helped to improve locals’ income in recent years.

Vietnamese Film Week launched in Poland

The Vietnamese Film Week in Poland takes place from September 15 to October 31.

Prehistoric drawings found in Nghệ An

Several prehistoric drawings that could date back to 3,000 years ago have been found at an ancient cave located in Quỳ Châu District in the central province of Nghệ An.

Việt Nam to attend ASEM Cultural Festival 2021

Việt Nam and 10 other countries have signed up to participate in the ASEM Cultural Festival (#ASEMfest), a side event of the 13th Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM) to be hosted by the Government of Cambodia in November.

Discovering God Cliff in Hà Giang

Located at an altitude of 1,700m above sea level, the God Cliff in the northern mountainous province of Hà Giang is one of the places that attracts many tourists when they arrive at the first land of the country.

Việt Nam News documentary wins further international acclaim

“One year on – The Essex lorry tragedy” has been chosen to feature at the Druk International Film Festival in Bhutan, the Virgin Spring Cinefest in India, and the World Film Carnival in Singapore.

People's Artist, Việt Nam’s animation director Ngô Mạnh Lân dies at 87

People's Artist Ngô Mạnh Lân, screenwriter and animator of many famous animated works such as "The tale of Saint Gióng" and "Diary of a cricket" passed away on Wednesday at the age of 87.

Two of Việt Nam's biosphere reserves win UNESCO recognition

Việt Nam’s two biosphere reserves of Núi Chúa and Kon Hà Nừng have received UNESCO recognition after a vote at the ongoing meeting in Nigeria.

Finding new life for old jeans

While many brands are struggling to find new sources of materials, there are still many designers who have moved towards the concept of using recycled materials. In Việt Nam, recycling old jeans into unique accessories has become a new trend among young people in recent years.

Chile seeks to continue strengthening its friendship with Việt Nam

Chilean Ambassador Patricio Becker writes to Việt Nam News on the nation's Independence Day.

Contest encourages people to dance with ITZY

A dance challenge launched by the South Korean Tourism Organisation (KTO) aims to bring joy and positive energy to all young Vietnamese and encourage them in the fight against COVID-19.

Established artist stays optimistic and positive during challenging time

During social distancing, artist Trần Lực regularly posts funny status updates and humorous pictures on his Facebook page to entertain his friends, colleagues and fans as well as helping them cope with stress and anxiety amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Stamps issued to celebrate birth anniversary of celebrated composer

Stamps commemorating the 100th birthday of late composer Lưu Hữu Phước (1921-1989) have been released on Việt Nam’s postal network.

Smoked clay: a decades-old delicacy in Vĩnh Phúc

Though today’s youth no longer eats local clay, many elders living along Thống Nhất Street still say clay is their favourite snack.

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Virtual exhibition celebrates traditional Mid-autumn festival

Imperial Citadel of Thăng Long will host a virtual exhibition featuring paintings, writings and video clips about traditional Mid-Autumn Festival by cultural specialists from September 19.