Việt Nam News

The long school closure as a consequence of the novel coronavirus outbreak has kept parents occupied with the question of how to keep their children both entertained and educated.

A dance group, LYRICÍST, and HTV3 DreamsTV have launched a project called “Doing Exercises, Enhancing Physique”, aimed at promoting healthy activities for physical enhancement at home among the community.

A 14-day drawing contest for children is being held by House of Art to express gratitude to health workers, soldiers and policemen fighting the COVID-19 pandemic.

Busan award winning film Ròm has officially received a licence to be screened in Việt Nam after being fined for participating in the film festival without approval last October.

The number of foreign tourists visiting HCM City in the first quarter of the year plummeted by 42 per cent compared to the same period last year to 1.3 million due to the novel COVID-19 pandemic, resulting in a loss of revenues of nearly VNĐ10 trillion (US$427 million), according to the city Department of Tourism.

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (MoCST) has instructed authorities at all levels to promote people’s awareness of the dangers of COVID-19 by delaying wedding parties and related activities.

The HCM City-based FAP TV, the YouTube channel of FAP Comic Group, is working with its Korean partner CREATA to develop entertainment activities in both countries. 

As many restaurants around the country close their doors because of COVID-19, there is no better time to awaken the hidden chef in you. Hungry for ideas? Well don’t worry, here are links to five Vietnamese food YouTubers to dispel nostalgia for your beloved eateries and start your own culinary journeys.

Some designers in Việt Nam have stepped in to fill the demand for masks which cover the face but are still stylish.

One of the best weapons in Việt Nam’s armory to fight the COVID-19 pandemic is music, of course! Since the pandemic began, more and more music videos have been created which are both educational and entertaining. Here is a list of some of the best tunes released during the coronavirus pandemic.

Canadian actress and civil rights activist Shirley Douglas died Sunday at the age of 86, her son actor Kiefer Sutherland said.

Quibi, the multi-billion-dollar streaming platform launching on Monday, is betting it can transform entertainment with short, Hollywood-quality clips to watch "on the go" -- even as much of the world is trapped at home.

British singer Marianne Faithfull joins the list of high-profile figures hit by the coronavirus, which also includes British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and heir to the throne Prince Charles.

Is your favourite coffee shop closed? The restaurant you love to eat at shut right now? Don’t worry too much, we have option for you. The latest food trend sweeping Hà Nội is cream cheese garlic bread with butter. Tried it? You should. Here is a list of places that deliver this South Korean tasty treat.

Besides beautiful beaches and the famous Sơn Trà Peninsula, Đà Nẵng City also has a 400-year-old traditional craft of making fish sauce at Nam Ô Village.

Besides beautiful resorts and beaches, Phan Thiết Beach Town also offers delicious cuisine with delicacies ranging from sweet to savory.

Since it started in 2012, six singers have won the top prize in the reality TV show, The Voice of Việt Nam. Do you have a favourite winner? Here’s a recap of all the successful singers since the show started.

After days of working from home and implementing social distancing, Khanh An, a young woman in HCM City, has been able to sustain her interests.