Việt Nam News

The United Nations (UN) and SOVICO Group will partner to support Hà Nội’s cultural heritage and development, following a memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed on Wednesday by the UN Resident Coordinator in Việt Nam, Kamal Malhotra, and the Chairwoman and CEO of the SOVICO Group, Nguyễn Thị Phương Thảo.

The Mid-Autumn Festival seems different this year due to the coronavirus pandemic. The atmosphere is less boisterous and fewer events are being held, but people can still enjoy various festive activities at major locations in Hà Nội.

HCM City-based Xuân Nghị won the Impressive Actor award at the VTV awards 2020. His role in Nhà Trọ Ba Lăng Nhăng (Balanha Guesthouse) helped him beat out four others to win the award. 

A photo collection highlighting the hardships facing salt workers in the central province of Phú Yên has won the highest prize at the 2020 Heritage Journey Photography Contest.

Facebook has collaborated with Vietnamese and international artists and celebrities to launch 'Video for Vietnam' to promote the country.

A new version of Dế Mèn Phiêu Lưu Ký (Adventures of A Cricket) will be released on September 25 to celebrate writer Tô Hoài’s 100th birthday.

After gaining success abroad, international pianist Nguyễn Đức Anh has decided to return to Việt Nam to serve the arts community and provide training in the arts.

Việt Nam’s first theatrical work made up of circus and cải lương (reformed arts) – Cây Gậy Thần (The Magic Stick) – was recently launched in Hà Nội.

When HCM City locals think of jiaozi dumplings, or sủi cảo, they frequently think of Hà Tôn Quyền Street in District 11 where many restaurants run by Vietnamese of Chinese orign sell the dish every evening.

You can find bun ca in every corner of Hanoi because of its tasty combination of fried fish, rice noodles and broth. Each restaurant has its own secret to make their dish more special. So why don't you try it to see for yourself how nice it is.

A handbook of Psychological Terminology in five different languages has been released in Hà Nội under the framework of a multi-cultural co-operation project between the European Union National Institutes for Cultures in Việt Nam (EUNIC) and Tri Thức (Knowledge) Publishing House.

National flags will be put up along the 150m popular Golden Bridge for a week to welcome back visitors and show love for Đà Nẵng and the country.

Does the Củ Chi Tunnels site have what it takes to receive world heritage status from the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO)?

The Cửu Long (Mekong) River Delta province of An Giang plans to promote co-operation with HCM City and Mekong Delta provinces to help revive the tourism sector.

Some athletes take large doses of nutritional supplements in an effort to get an edge over their opponents. Creatine is one of the most popular sports supplements.

Tributes have poured in for composer Phó Đức Phương who lost his battle with cancer on September 19 at the age of 76.

Cinema lovers will have chance to enjoy international award-winning films when the Francophone Film Week 2020 kicks off next week.