Life & Style - Vietnam News | Politics, Business, Economy, Society, Life, Sports

Việt Nam emerges as one of Asia’s must-visit destinations: Vogue

Sing to beat the virus

We all know the song, now there's a catchy corona-themed version. Check out the new twist on Việt Nam Ơi, share it and let's sing with Minh Beta to stay united and beat COVID-19! We can do it!

Online exhibition commemorates late composer Sơn

A painting exhibition about the late composer Trịnh Công Sơn has been released online to commemorate the 19th death anniversary of the artist this week.

Việt Nam grabs gold medals at In't photo contest

Photographer Vũ Duy Thông won two gold medals at the International Exhibition of Art Photography Contrast 2020 in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Disney to furlough some employees over virus-forced shutdowns

The Walt Disney company said on Thursday it plans to furlough some of its employees starting later this month as the coronavirus pandemic keeps its theme parks and other businesses shuttered.

Hotels urged to provide free lodging for first responders

The Việt Nam National Administration of Tourism has called on hotels and other lodgings to accommodate people who are helping with the response to COVID-19 like doctors, other health care providers and first responders.

Tourism industry calls for relief measures as coronavirus shuts down travel

The rapid spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) has severely affected many industries, but tourism is arguably one of the hardest hit.

5 essential Vietnamese hip hop tracks to bump during social distancing

We all have plenty of time on our hands to explore new things, so why not dive into the rich world of Vietnamese hip hop?

New MV encourages people to follow strict measures to prevent spread of Covid-19

The music video Việt Nam ơi! Đánh Bay Covid (Dear Việt Nam, Let’s Win the War on Covid-19), a music project endorsed by the Ministry of Heath, was released today.

Release of latest sequel of Lật Mặt series postponed

The action comedy Lật Mặt: 48H (Face Off: 48 Hours), the fifth sequel of Lật Mặt series, will be postponed until February 2021.

Vietnamese in Czech Republic step up to fight COVID-19 pandemic

Vietnamese citizens living in the Czech Republic have united in an initiative to give back to the community during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Hà Linh releases virus music video in English and Vietnamese

Singer Hà Linh has released a music video entitled Thế Giới Cùng Chống Đại Dịch Corona (Unite to Fight Coronavirus Pandemic) in both Vietnamese and English.

Movie buffs watch free online films

French Cultural Institute (L'Espace) is co-operating with Vietnamese movie company BHD to give movie buffs a chance to watch award-winning films free online from April 1 to 30.

Coronavirus casts shadow over Everest

Spanish cops bust supermarket 'bar' for breaking virus ban

A Tenerife bar owner has been fined for violating Spain's coronavirus lockdown by serving shoppers at a supermarket next door, police said on Wednesday.

6 great Vietnamese pop songs to help you dance your way through social distancing

Why not entertain yourself with a selection of Việt Nam’s most famous pop songs? You may know one or two from our selection.

Five shows to watch on Netflix in Việt Nam right now

You will no doubt be getting your money’s worth out of Netflix right now as we all stay indoors for the good of the nation. But with so many shows and movies to choose from, what exactly are you going to watch next?

Fashion shops offer online sales and free delivery

“Shop whatever, whenever, from wherever, and don’t forget to click on the great deals that we offer" is the ad on Facebook from a fashion shop in HCM City.

Vietnamese architect wins Turgut Cansever Int’l Award 2020

Architect Đoàn Thanh Hà, based in Hà Nội, has just received the Turgut Cansever International Award 2020 for his project titled Friendly Space in Suffocating Urban Areas.

Hà Nội set to be country’s centre of books by 2030

More public and private libraries will be opened from now to 2025 as a part of a plan issued by the capital's People’s Committee to develop a reading culture and build Hà Nội into the country’s centre of books by 2030.

Jordan NBA documentary finished early for April debut

A 10-part documentary series on retired NBA legend Michael Jordan and the 1990s Chicago Bulls dynasty has been finished early for an April release to US and worldwide audiences, presenters announced on Tuesday.