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

Private theatre owners go bankrupt due to COVID-19 outbreak

Chợ Lớn (Big Market) Drama Stage, a newly-opened private theatre in HCM City, has closed as its investors are going to bankrupt due to the COVID-19 outbreak.

Flower of spring

Spring offers a favourable weather for trees and flowers. A typical flower of spring in Việt Nam is Hoa Gạo (literally Rice Flower in English), also known as Mộc Miên or Pơ Lang (Bombax ceiba in Latin).

Artists donate works to raise funds for COVID-19 fight

An online auction will be co-held on March 29 by Indochineart Gallery and An Ninh Thủ Đô (Capital Security) newspaper to raise funds for the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic.

Vietnamese rock band releases new music video celebrating anniversary

Vietnamese hit-making rock band, Bức Tường (The Wall), released a new music video entitled XXV to celebrate their 25th anniversary on March 26.

Apocalypse delayed? 'Walking Dead' finale postponed by virus

The Walking Dead -- based on a comic book about a post-apocalyptic zombie-ridden vision of the United States -- is one of the most successful shows in the history of US cable television, smashing viewership records during its long run.

Meghan to begin new life by narrating Disney elephant film

Prince Harry's wife Meghan will make an instant start to life away from Britain's royal frontline by narrating a new film about a family of African elephants, Disney announced on Thursday.

Not the perfect start to the perfect holiday

In many people’s eyes Phú Quốc Island is the ideal place to chillax. With its sun kissed shoreline and calm, clear crystal waters gently caressing the golden sands, there really is no better place to go to switch off from the rest of the world.

Veteran photographer launches book on Central Highlands culture

Photographer Trần Phong has released a new book entitled Tượng Gỗ Tây Nguyên (Wooden Statues in The Central Highlands of Việt Nam).

Restaurants offer free delivery amid COVID-19 outbreak

Because of the impact of COVID-19 outbreak, many restaurants in HCM City are struggling and offering free delivery services to attract customers who are eating at home instead of going out.

Đà Nẵng pours money to develop tourism in ancient village

Central Đà Nẵng's People's Committee will invest VNĐ46 billion (more than US$1.9 million) into Nam Ô Village to develop community tourism, according to the committee's report.

Gaga says wrong time for Chromatica

Lady Gaga has shelved her forthcoming album “Chromatica” for now, saying it’s not the right time amid a global fight with the coronavirus.

New songs praise Vietnamese during Covid-19 outbreak

Vietnamese artists are creating songs to praise the solidarity and bravery of Vietnamese people during the Covid-19 pandemic.

The 15th Devotion Music Awards announced

Hoàng Thùy Linh won four awards including Singer of The Year to make history at the 15th Devotion Musical Awards.

Bangladeshi Ambassador reveals plans for Mujib Year

On the occasion of Independence and National Day of Bangladesh, Ambassador of Bangladesh to Việt Nam Samina Naz sends a message to readers of Viet Nam News.

Vietnamese bánh mì week launched in HCM City

A week-long programme on introducing the special features of Bánh mì has officially kicked off in HCM City.

Afro-jazz star Manu Dibango dies after contracting coronavirus

Veteran Afro-jazz star Manu Dibango died on Tuesday after contracting the new coronavirus, his representatives have confirmed.

Nom, nom, Vietnam - Episode 38: Rice paper salad

Musician wants his work to speak for itself

Cải lương guru releases new MV to inspire people during pandemic

People’s Artist Bạch Tuyết, a cải lương (reformed opera) guru, has released an MV on YouTube to inspire people during the pandemic.

Historical book reprinted for 5th time

The Vietnamese version of the historical non-fiction book Biên Bản Chiến Tranh 1-2-3-4.75 (A War Account 1-2-3-4.75) by journalist Trần Mai Hạnh has recently been reprinted for the 5th time with 100 new pages including newly-revealed, highly-confidential material.