Winners of city decoration contest 2019 announced

The decorations on Tràng Tiền, Tràng Thi and Ngô Quyền Streets in Hà Nội, welcoming the Lunar New Year and celebrating the 90th anniversary of the Communist Party of Việt Nam, are among winners of the city decoration contest 2019.

Wolf puppies play fetch too, scientists find

It's a game familiar to most people: you throw an object a short distance, and wait as your joyful canine companion leaps to intercept and return the missile, encouraged by words of praise or a pat on the head.

Hà Nội to become smart travel destination

Hà Nội will be developed into a smart travel destination this year, offering a better experience to tourists and boosting the city’s economy, according to Trần Đức Hải, director of the city’s Tourism Department.

Vietnamese nationwide celebrate Kitchen Gods’ Day

As the most important festival in Vietnamese culture, Tết (Lunar) New Year retains many traditions that have been passed down for generations, one of which is the rituals performed on Kitchen Gods’ Day.

Vietnamese leaders mourn Sultan of Oman

Representatives of the Vietnamese Government and more than 50 foreign delegations with embassies in Việt Nam have visited the Embassy of Oman in Hà Nội to express their condolences on the passing of the Sultan of Oman, Qaboos bin Said Al Said, who died on January 10 at the age of 79.

International student exchange begins in Đà Nẵng

A group of 10 students from two colleges – Eastern Institute of Technology and Otago Polytechnic - New Zealand – have joined a 40-day experience programme at the city-based Đông Á from January 9 to February 17.

Ancient town to celebrate Lunar New Year with a bang

Popular Japanese singer Ueno Yuuka, who was appointed Goodwill Ambassador for the Hội An-Japan Cultural Exchange, will perform with singer Kawamura Yui and the Kolme band from Japan on Lunar New Year’s eve at the Sculpture Park in the ancient city on January 24.

Italy street art batters faces of famous women

The battered faces of Michelle Obama, Hillary Clinton and Angela Merkel stare out of posters in Milan created by Italian artist AleXsandro Palombo to raise awareness of violence against women.

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