Discovering the wild nature of Ba Mùn Island
In recent years, the island has attracted a large number of tourists to experience some wild travel.
Nom, nom Vietnam - Episode 47: Fried rice flour cake
Bột chiên (fried rice flour cake) is one of the most popular HCM City street foods, with its golden crust, soft texture and savoury dipping sauce. Students and adults alike have been eating this snack for decades.
Local rock bands to perform at Lush Saigon
Hardcore Việt Nam will host the underground music show Khét Party at Lush Saigon on July 19 with popular rock and heavy music bands and rappers in HCM City.
Sheeran, Stones back urgent call to aid UK live music
Some 1,500 acts including Ed Sheeran, Paul McCartney and The Rolling Stones urged the British government Thursday to save the country's live music industry from collapsing because of the coronavirus.
Actor Geoffrey Rush wins 'largest ever' Australian defamation payout
Hollywood star Geoffrey Rush won a record multimillion-dollar payout on Thursday after an appeal by a Rupert Murdoch-owned newspaper against a defamation ruling was thrown out by an Australian court.
New tuồng shows feature young artists
Huỳnh Long Tuồng (classical drama), a newly opened private art troupe in HCM City, will offer a series of new shows featuring young artists next week.
Nigerian man finds internet fame and happy family in Việt Nam
A Nigerian man living in Việt Nam has become an internet hit thanks to his funny videos and Vietnamese language skills.
Exhibition marking 130th birth anniversary of President Hồ Chí Minh opens
An exhibition shedding light on President Hồ Chí Minh’s life and career is being held at the Hồ Chí Minh City University of Culture by the Hồ Chí Minh Museum.
Exhibition gathers young Vietnamese artists nationwide
Over 50 artworks by 29 young Vietnamese artists are on display at an exhibition that is being held at 16 Ngô Quyền Exhibition House.
France Institute launched in Thừa Thiên-Huế
The embassy of France in Việt Nam, in co-operation with the central province, officially inaugurated the Institute of France after five months upgrading the two-storey building on Lê Hồng Phong street in downtown Huế on June 30.
Tom Hanks: 'I have no idea when I will go back to work'
Awkwafina to Zendaya: Oscars Academy boosts female minority membership
Young actresses Awkwafina, Zendaya and Constance Wu were among those invited to join Hollywood's Academy on Tuesday, as the Oscars-awarding club opened its prestigious doors to a diverse crop of new members.
Music gives people positive energy, says singer
Vietnamese singer Trọng Hiếu has released a song featuring 17 international artists including Germany Idol 2019 Davin Herbruggen and the winner of Malta X-Factor 2019 Michela Pace. Việt Nam News contributor Anh Nguyên chats with him about the new song.
Taiwanese movies to be screened in Hà Nội
Award-winning Taiwanese films with the theme 'All about Love' will kick off the series of activities to introduce Chinese Taipei's culture in Việt Nam in 2020.
HCM City: a familiar yet challenging subject for movies
Many filmmakers agree that HCM City is a good subject for a film but also acknowledge that it can be challenging to capture the essence of the place well enough to impress audiences.
Rap Việt TV show seeks best rappers in VN
Six big names of the Vietnamese underground music scene are taking part in a reality TV music show called Rap Việt to find the next best rapper in Việt Nam.
Explore HCM City's authentic Cambodian market
The 50-year-old traditional Cambodian market, also known as Lê Hồng Phong market in HCM City, attracts many visitors every day because of its authentic fare.
The Deck Saigon bar named as world's best bar
The UK newspaper The Guardian has named the Deck Saigon in HCM City’s District 2 as the world's best bar.
Cirque du Soleil files for bankruptcy protection
Cirque du Soleil announced on Monday it is filing for bankruptcy protection and cutting thousands of jobs as the world's most famous circus troupe seeks to survive the coronavirus pandemic.
Kem xôi a summer treat to beat the Hà Nội heat
The ingredients to make kem xôi include sticky rice, fresh ice cream, fresh milk, yoghurt, coconut juice, white sugar, and lá nếp.
