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Tây Ninh sees strong tourism growth with 3.2 million arrivals

Music festival returns after three decades

The National Band Festival will return in Hà Nội tomorrow, after a nearly 30-year hiatus.

Talented female designer offers áo dài designs

Fashion designer Thủy Nguyễn will organise the show Tình Tang (Folk Sound) in HCM City next week to celebrate the last eight years of her career.

Fishy delights in Quảng Ninh

These delicious dishes delight both visitors and local diners

Festival to honour traditional handicraft

A space for artisans from across the country to showcase their products and skills will be the highlight of the eighth Huế Traditional Craft Festival from April 26 to May 2.

Fishy delights in Quảng Ninh

These delicious dishes delight both visitors and local diners

Naked truth hard to face

The former imperial capital has been offered a gift of a 6-metre sculpture of a naked man

Conservatory aims to bring classical music to the masses

The HCM City Conservatory of Music has linked up with an education organisation to try and popularise classical music.

Bookworms gear up for festival

With the theme ‘Books – Knowledge and Development’, the festival aims to honour the value of books and reading culture, affirm the role of books in society and respect people who work in publishing, writing and translating

Chàng Vợ Của Em grabs Golden Kite Awards

Chàng Vợ Của Em (My Mr Wife), a movie on struggle of woman in modern society, won the two top prizes at the annual 2018 Golden Kite awards given by the Việt Nam Cinema Association in HCM City last night.

Hip-hop dance The Roots to be staged in Hà Nội

Hip-hop dance The Roots will be performed at Việt Nam Youth Theatre to kick off the Krossing Over Arts Festival in Hà Nội today.

Traditional tug of war handed down as heritage

An ancient form of tug of war is still organised at the Trấn Vũ Temple Festival on the third day of the third lunar month in Thạch Bàn Ward, Long Biên District, Hà Nội.

Tourism sector to be key contributor to economy by 2020: PM

The tourism sector should focus on developing human resources, infrastructure and new strategies to become a key contributor to the economy, Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc said at the Việt Nam Tourism Forum on Human Resources held on April 12 in HCM City.

Photos show life behind the front lines

An exhibition in Hà Nội is portraying the life of northern Vietnamese through black-and-white photos.

Ancient temple gets special national relic certificate

The festival is an opportunity for people to remember King Lê Hoàn, who fought against the Song dynasty in 981

New Year festival of unity for Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, Myanmar celebrated in HCM City

The traditional New Year festival takes place annually from April 14 to 16. It is known as Chôl Chnăm Thmây in Việt Nam, Choul Chnam Thmey in Cambodia, Boun Pi Mai in Laos, Thingyan in Myanmar, and Songkran in Thailand.

Try authentic Vietnamese gumbo at HCM City market

A stall in Phó Cơ Điều Market, also known as Thiếc Market, located on Phó Cơ Điều Street in HCM City’s District 11 serves authentic Vietnamese gumbo or bún mắm, a signature dish from the southwestern region.

Natural Thung Nham Bird Park a site for bird lovers

At the Natural Thung Nham Bird Park in the northern province of Ninh Bình, visitors can view bird species as well as glowing stalactites in a cave.

Lesser-known destinations in Đà Lạt

For people looking for peace and quiet as well as stunning vistas, Đà Lạt City in the Central Highlands province of Lâm Đồng features a number of easy-to-reach destinations that soothe the soul.

An isolated isle for a natural retreat

Those who love indulging in a natural retreat between May and September will find Câu Isle, a secluded isle in the central province of Bình Thuận, a delightful place to visit.