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Tây Ninh sees strong tourism growth with 3.2 million arrivals

Vietnamese photographer wins first prize at 2019 Drone Awards

A Vietnamese photographer has won one of the top prizes at the world famous photo contest, the 2019 Drone Awards.

VN student’s painting exhibited in Japan

A coloured pencil painting featuring sea at night by a 17-year-old Hanoian student has been selected for the 20th International Fine Arts Exhibition of High Schools Students in Japan.

South Korean youth learn about Vietnamese culture

Thirty South Korean teenagers are in Hà Nội as part of the ASEAN Youth Leader Programme 2019.

Actor Cuba Gooding Jr to face trial in groping case

Oscar-winning actor Cuba Gooding Jr will go on trial over accusations he groped a woman in New York after a court dismissed his plea to have the case thrown out.

Michelin-starred Gaggan to close in Bangkok at end of month

Bangkok's famed culinary powerhouse Gaggan will close its doors by the end of this month, its manager said on Thursday, bringing a sudden end to the recently crowned fourth best restaurant in the world.

New restaging of play celebrates Buddhist Mothers’ Month

A play on mother love will be restaged in a new version by the Hoàng Thái Thanh Stage in HCM City, after 50 years of its first release.

Ancient Lộc Yên Village recognised a national relic

Ancient Lộc Yên Village in Quảng Nam Province’s Tiên Phước District has been recognised as a National Arts and Architecture Relic by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism

Toyota Concert 2019 to tour big cities

A concert featuring Vietnamese and Japanese talents and the National Symphony and Orchestra (VNSO) will begin on Friday at the Hà Nội Opera House.

No host for the upcoming TV Emmy Award ceremony

Like the Oscars before it, the upcoming 71st Emmy Awards ceremony will go on without a celebrity host, organisers announced on Wednesday.

Disney to reboot Home Alone for new TV streaming service

Disney is rebooting Home Alone and Night at the Museum for its new TV streaming service, which launches in the US in November and is intended to rival Netflix.

Bold designer goes against the grain

For Kamila Harasimowicz, fashion is a form of applied art, and the best art is designed to make a powerful statement. After finding a home in Hà Nội five years ago, the designer will soon be the only European to graduate this year from a fashion college based in the city.

I wanna hold your Hà Nội

On October 5th, 1962, a new boyband from Liverpool in the United Kingdom released their first song.

Russian films to be screened for free

Famous Russian films will be screened for free to celebrate Russian Cinema Day.

Limebócx mixes tradition and modernity

An experimental mini concert by the duo Limebócx will be hosted by the Vincom Centre for Contemporary Art (VCCA) on Saturday, August 10.

‘The Incredibles’ kids party at FMP Hanoi

The summer holidays are almost over and the new school year is almost upon us. To end the summer months with a bang, Family Medical Practice Hanoi will host a Kids Party to entertain youngsters before they return to school.

Concert to spread Buddhist philosophy of gratitude

An art performance honouring filial piety and Buddhist philosophy will take place on August 16 at the Hà Nội Opera House.

The Factory hosts two new art exhibitions

Two exhibitions featuring creations by artists Tammy Nguyễn, Hà Ninh Phạm and Nguyễn Ngọc Thạch will open at The Factory Contemporary Arts Centre in HCM City on Friday.

Classical music concert at Salon Saigon

Salon Saigon, one of HCM City’s most popular places for music lovers, will organise a concert featuring classical music on Saturday.

Hội An festival honours Việt Nam's traditional silk, brocade weaving

The 5th Việt Nam-International Silk and Brocade Festival will be held in the central province of Quảng Nam's ancient city of Hội An, from August 7-9, aiming to promote and honour Vietnamese traditional silk and brocade weaving.

Young designers to present collections inspired by society

Young designers will present their collections inspired by life, modern society, memory and imagination at a fashion exhibition and showcase to be held on August 8-10 at Melia Hotel Hanoi.