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Coronaburger on sale in Việt Nam

If COVID-19 is getting you down, why not pick yourself up with a Coronaburger? That's right, a burger with its bun shaped like the virus itself.

Google doodle celebrates Vietnamese bánh mì

Viet Nam’s famous street-food sandwich bánh mì was celebrated in March 24’s ‘Google Doodle’ in over ten countries worldwide, commemorating the 9th anniversary since the bánh mì was admitted into the Oxford English Dictionary.

Cyprus says beaches, parks off limits to fight virus

Cyprus declared on Monday that beaches and parks were out of bounds as part of increased restrictions on movements aimed at curbing the spread of coronavirus on the Mediterranean island.

Argentina couple defy coronavirus to hold virtual wedding

When Argentine couple Diego Aspitia and Sofia Cuggino got engaged to be married a year ago, they set a date in March, but like countless others across the globe, their wedding fell victim to the coronavirus lockdown.

Ancient Điện Hải Citadel to be restored

A fund of VNĐ84 billion (US$3.6 million) has been reserved for the conservation of the ruined Điện Hải Citadel in the central city in 2020.

Cities and provinces nationwide close tourist attractions to avoid COVID-19 spread

Trôi and chay cakes for Cold Food Festival

New TV series to capture beautiful scenes of VN, European cities

The series focuses on the rivalry between real estates enterprises, with some romance thrown in to spice things up.

Veteran artist needs help with forged painting

Visits to Hồ Chí Minh Mausoleum suspended over COVID-19 concerns

It is thronged by large crowds of visitors almost year-round, except during maintenance periods.

Online art auction raises funds to fight COVID-19

Some 100 paintings will be auctioned online at the Viet Art Exchange Facebook from March 23 to 25 to raise funds for the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic.

Korean language education video series featuring BTS set for release this week

The management agency of K-pop boy band BTS will this week launch a series of short video clips designed to provide Korean language education to non-Korean fans, the agency said Monday.

Hát bội club spreads traditional theatre among young people

To keep hát bội (classical drama) alive and introduce it to younger generations, a club in HCM City is offering online training from skilled artists.

TV series about rural life a hit with local audiences

Television series with themes about rural life continue to be supported by local audiences, with Cô gái nhà người ta, a film by Trịnh Lê Phong, a notable example.

Drama series on Nguyễn Dynasty impresses young audiences

Phượng Khấu (The Emperor’s Gift), an original drama series on royal life during the Nguyễn Dynasty, is making a deep impression on audiences, especially young people.

Books on late scriptwriter of cải lương released

Two books on late People’s Artist Viễn Châu, one of the southern region’s most famous writers of cải lương (reformed opera), have been released in HCM City.

Through the lens: Blooming yellow bells flowers light up HCM City streets

Yellow bells flowers are blooming in HCM City, brightening its streets and offering visitors a chance to admire them and take photos.

Protecting your mental health amid the coronavirus pandemic

Russell Fryer is a licensed clinical social worker from the US and founded the counselling service Crosspoint Vietnam in 2011. He's also part of the Hanoi Counseling Psychology Group. Peter Cowan speaks to him about maintaining mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic.