Ngọc Anh wins K-Pop Contest in Hà Nội

Nguyễn Ngọc Anh, 17, from Hà Nội, received the top prize at the K-Pop Contest 2019 hosted by Radio Voice of Việt Nam (VOV) for the song Room Shaker, a hit by Korean idol Ailee.

Dried bamboo shoot soup for Tết

When you read about Tết, you see things about seasonal changes and traditional customs. You will also find images of pink and pale peach blossoms and golden ochna trees, as well as the legendary glutinous rice square cakes, but few may have heard about the main soup for the Lunar New Year festival: canh măng.

Nom, nom, Vietnam - Episode 29: Sugar-coated lotus seed

These sugar-coated lotus seeds are a popular gift for newlyweds, but the sweets are also bought for friends and family during Tet. To make sure your Lunar New Year is full of sweetness, pick up a pack of these super seeds!

‘1917’ marches to box-office victory in N.America

Universal's war drama 1917 took command of the North American box office this weekend, riding its Golden Globes success to earn an estimated US$36.5 million, industry watcher Exhibitor Relations reported Sunday.

Blind musician releases inspirational book

Blind musician Hà Văn Chương has released a book titled Nhắm Mắt Nhìn Sao (Watching Stars With Closed Eyes) aiming to inspire people with disabilities. 

HCM City to develop cultural tourism

HCM City authorities plan to focus on developing cultural tourism from now until 2030, speakers at a workshop held by the city's Department of Culture and Sports and the Institute for Development Studies on January 9.

Time for tết, time for bánh chưng

Tết (Lunar New Year) is fast approaching, and people in Bờ Đậu Village in the northern province of Thái Nguyên are busy preparing bánh chưng (square glutinous rice cakes).

New music videos celebrate Tết

Pop star Hồ Ngọc Hà highlights Spring, love and women in her latest music video (MV) that released this week to welcome Tết (Lunar New Year), which begins January 25.

Ceremony to honour Hạ Long Bay's double UNESCO recognition

A ceremony to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Hạ Long Bay being recognised as a World Natural Heritage Site by UNESCO for a second time will take place at Sun Carnival Plaza Square, Hạ Long City in the northern province of Quảng Ninh on Sunday.

City residents flock to Tết calligraphy markets

The calligraphy market at the HCM City Youth Cultural House in District 1 has become a must-visit attraction for residents and visitors for taking photos and buying calligraphy works for Tết (Lunar New Year).

Photo contest to promote national tourism

Photos depicting Vietnamese tourism can compete for prizes at the Explore Vietnam photo contest, which kicked off yesterday in Hà Nội by the Việt Nam National Tourism Administration (VNAT) and the Việt Nam Association of Photographic Artists (VAPA).

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