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Songstress wins two Mai Vàng Awards

Songstress and actress Hoàng Thùy Linh won awards for favourite songstress and song at the 25th annual Mai Vàng (Golden Ochna) Awards ceremony at the HCM City Opera House on Wednesday night.

Get close with animals at pet coffee shop in HCM City

A pet-themed café in Saigon contains alpacas and turtles for animals lovers to play with while sipping a cup of coffee.

Young artists give Hà Nội village a new coat of paint

The Chử Xá Village in Văn Đức Commune of Hà Nội’s Gia Lâm District, known for supplying vegetables and fruit to the capital city, has become a garden of murals by young artists.

Vietnamese singer Tường featured in Billboard magazine

Prestigious American entertainment magazine Billboard recently released an article lauding Vietnamese singer Vũ Cát Tường.

Photographer shows love for Hà Nội

The old roofs, street corners, vendors and remarkable architecture make a soul of Hà Nội, according to photographer Nguyễn Việt Thanh, who showcased 30 photos of the beloved capital.

Khmer mixed papaya salad: specialty in An Giang

Visitors to the Mekong Delta Province of An Giang can enjoy the local specialty, mixed papaya salad, freshly prepared by ethnic Khmer living in the area.

Son Doong voted among world's seven wonders for 2020

British magazine Conde Nast Traveler has named Son Doong, the world's largest cave located in central Việt Nam, one of seven must-explore wonders of 2020.

Hải Phòng fills excavation holes to preserve ancient stakes

Agencies in the northern coastal city of Hải Phòng have filled in three excavation holes in Cao Quỳ field, Liên Khê Commune, Thủy Nguyên District, where dozens of 13th century stakes were unearthed in November 2019.

French chef vows to continue legal fight over lost Michelin star

Viking runestone linked to fears of climate change: study

One of the world's most famous runestones is now believed to have been erected by Vikings fearing a repeat of a previous cold climate crisis in Scandinavia, a new study said Wednesday.

Oscars to go without host for second year

The Oscars will again go without a host next month, repeating a format credited with boosting ratings last year, US network ABC confirmed Wednesday.

FVH lecture on Tết traditions

Like previous years, right before Tết (Lunar New Year), the Friends of Việt Nam Heritage (FVH) will host a lecture on Tết traditions on January 17.

David Bowie Night at HRC

A music night dedicated to legendary musician David Bowie will take place at Hanoi Rock City (HRC) on Saturday.

French sculptor realises dream in Việt Nam

For French sculptor Ariel Moscovici, joining local and international artists at the Art in the Forest (AIF) project in the northern province of Vĩnh Phúc was a unique experience.

Artists promote ceramic art through their sculptures

Seven artists from the Sài Gòn Ceramic Arts Group are showing 170 ceramic sculptures depicting life, people and love in at the HCM City Fine Arts Museum.

A evening of poetry and music at Salon Saigon

Salon Saigon will host a performance of poem reading and music called “Soirée Saigon” on January 15.

HCM City-based artists introduce artworks in capital

Three artists from HCM City have organised the first joint exhibition in Hà Nội, showing off their best artworks.

Hạ Long to host international music festival

Hạ Long International Music Festival will take place in the northern province of Quảng Ninh’s Exhibition and Fair Palace from January 10 to 11.

Traditional customs for Tết in Old Quarter

Traditional cultural activities will be hosted by the Đình Làng Việt (Vietnamese Communal House) group and the Hà Nội Old Quarter management board on January 18 in downtown Hà Nội.

Mountain spring festival comes to capital

A series of events reflecting the festive atmosphere in northern mountainous regions is being showcased throughout January at the Village of Culture-Tourism of Ethnic Groups in Việt Nam in the western outskirts of Hà Nội.