National beauty contest postponed due to COVID-19

The organisers of the Miss Việt Nam 2020 contest have decided to postpone the biennial event, which was scheduled to take place between May and August this year, due to the serious COVID-19 pandemic.

Placido Domingo concert in Paris cancelled

A December concert by Spanish icon Placido Domingo, who faces sexual harassment claims in the United States, has been cancelled, organisers in Paris said on Wednesday.

Hollywood rapist Harvey Weinstein jailed for 23 years

Disgraced movie mogul Harvey Weinstein was sentenced to 23 years in prison for rape and sexual assault on Wednesday, capping a sensational downfall for the once-powerful producer in a landmark case for the #MeToo movement.

Can virus offer lessons for superbugs?

Việt Nam has made extraordinary efforts to contain the COVID-19 disease. While the epicentres have spread from China to South Korea, Iran, Italy and now the rest of Europe, with other Southeast Asian countries reporting new cases. This success of infection control has been accomplished through the mobilsation of the whole healthcare system and civil society with an ambitious programme for early detection, contact tracing and implementing early isolation and quarantine of suspected and confirmed cases.

Art book raises awareness of wildlife

Kim Đồng Publishing House yesterday released a new book dedicated to wildlife, Chang Hoang Dã – Gấu (Wild Chang and Bear), the first volume in a series about wildlife protection.

New music video praises women’s beauty

Singer Tân Nhàn praises women’s beauty in her newly-released music video Chơi Vơi (Adrift), with music composed by Vũ Quốc Nam, based on a poem by Hồ Mậu Thanh.

New music video praises women’s beauty

Singer Tân Nhàn praises women’s beauty in her newly-released music video Chơi Vơi (Adrift), with music composed by Vũ Quốc Nam, based on a poem by Hồ Mậu Thanh.

Guatemala find reveals early Mayan writing

A 2,000 year old stela recently discovered in Guatemala has revealed examples of the genesis of Mayan writing, according to experts studying the ancient civilisation that dominated much of Central America.

State-owned art centre seeks to support young guns

Set up by the Việt Nam National Institute of Culture and Arts Studies (VICAS), the Centre for Contemporary Art Support and Development (VICAS Art Studio) is one of the first State-owned art spaces in Việt Nam. 

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