Central province meets criteria for Global Geopark

The central province of Phú Yên has sufficient conditions to set up a Global Geopark, Guy Martini, Chairman of the UNESCO Global Geoparks Council, said after a field trip to the site earlier this week.

Creative centre promotes development

Hanoi Creative City is the largest creative complex in Hà Nội. Launched in September 2015, it brings together organisations, businesses, individuals, products and services as well as creative activities.

Minimalist design showcased at art exhibition

A collection of 30 iron chairs, designed by minimalist painter Lê Thiết Cương since 2001, will be on display at the Chuyện Ghế ( Stories about Chairs) exhibition at Gallery39 from August 9-19.

HCM City veteran artist debuts in Hà Nội

For the first time, art lovers in Hà Nội will have a chance to see paintings by Trương Văn Ý at the exhibition Tranh Lụa Hội Ngộ Bắc Nam (North-South Meeting Silk Painting).

Electrical violinist features famous singers in new album

After more than two years since he released Hừng Đông (Dawn) in late 2016, violinist Hoàng Rob – a pioneer in playing electrical violin in Việt Nam – has recently introduced to music lovers his latest album, Trò Chuyện (The Chat).

Underground Lộn Xộn Band to host show of 'firsts'

Lộn Xộn, a musical band popular among the underground community in Việt Nam, will organise their first show at Vân Hồ Exhibition Centre on August 17, after three years pursuing a professional music career.

Herpes Zoster

Herpes zoster, also known as 'shingles', is caused by the reactivation of the varicella zoster virus (VZV), the same virus that causes varicella (chickenpox).

Nom nom Vietnam - Episode 6: Eels

They're slippy and they're slimy, but they are delicious, especially when cooked by Hà Nội's eel expert. He even insists only using eels from his hometown and has them delivered 300 miles everyday!

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