Quảng Nam to further enhance tourism quality
The central coastal province of Quảng Nam has set a target of serving 8.1 million tourists in 2020 and continuing to enhance tourism products' quality.
Việt Nam welcomes the Year of the Rat
People in Hà Nội welcomed the Year of the Rat with an unusual amount of rain before New Year's Eve while people in other cities and provinces enjoyed good weather.
Filmmakers investing more in quality soundtracks
Filmmakers are paying more attention to the importance of soundtracks they use in their works and pouring more money into production of songs and instrumental music to improve quality.
Larry Heinemann: Born to belong to Việt Nam
Nguyễn Phan Quế Mai recalls memories about the veteran who wrote some books "about the war that leaves no doubt about our treatment of the Vietnamese as a culture and a people".
Travel agencies in HCM City boost sales via apps
Travel companies this year have invested in technology and developed online channels, mostly via apps, to promote their products and sell tours.
Defunct palace and Vietnamese writing school to be rebuilt
The central province has commenced construction on a memorial park in honour of the Thanh Chiêm Palace – the first school of Vietnamese romanized script – in Điện Bàn town.
Festival celebrates Lunar New Year in Sydney
Australia’s largest ever Lunar New Year festival begins in Sydney this week.
2020 to dazzle HCM City during Tết
More than 30 Vietnamese and foreign circus artists will entertain audiences in HCM City with an extravagant programme International Circus Gala 2020 until February 2.
Private galleries enrich HCM City’s arts scene
Ngô Lực, a painter and architect in HCM City, believes it is necessary “to open more art spaces in the city to deepen aesthetic appreciation and creativity among people, especially youth.”
27 more national treasures recognised
The Prime Minister has signed decisions to recognise 27 more national treasures dating back to the second and third century B.C.
Annual Tết ‘flower road’ opens in HCM City
The Nguyễn Huệ ‘Flower Road’ was opened to public in HCM City on Wednesday with thousands of visitors in attendance, welcoming the biggest festival of the year, the Lunar New Year or Tết in Vietnamese.
Spotify’s Disney Hub now available in Việt Nam
From January 21, 2020, Spotify listeners in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Thailand and Việt Nam will get to experience the magic of Disney on the dedicated Disney Hub.
How to make sugar-coated coconut
If you have a sweet tooth over Tết, fear not! We have you covered. Here’s an easy step-by-step guide to making sugar-coated coconut.
Australia Day celebrates strong sense of community
On the occasion of Australia Day, the Australian Ambassador to Việt Nam, Robyn Mudie, presents the following article.
Filmmakers compete for the limelight during Tết season
Film companies in HCM City are working hard to release new productions for the festive season during Tết (Lunar New Year).
Photographer takes pictures of Tết moments
Photographer Lê Bích sees things through the lens most of us don't see. His photographs depict a wide variety of subjects, from women in the work place, to Tết (Lunar New Year) celebrations and photographs of old Hà Nội.
New TV shows on women and family values air during Tết
Women, love and family values are the themes of new TV shows on HCM City Television during the Lunar New Year or Tết, which begins on January 24.
Mekong Delta decorated with flower streets
The annual spring flower street in the Cửu Long (Mekong) Delta city of Cần Thơ has opened until January 29 to celebrate Tết (Lunar New Year).
TV stations ready with Tết specials
Hồ Chí Minh City Television (HTV) will broadcast a special two-hour programme on Lunar New Year's Eve (January 23) showing celebrations around the city and in neighbouring provinces.
List of firework displays in Hà Nội
Beginning the Lunar New Year watching a firework display has become an indispensable activity of many Vietnamese. There will be displays at 30 locations across Hà Nội for the first 15 minutes of the New Year from midnight until 12.15pm on January 25, 2020.
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