Đồng Tháp Museum receives large artefact donation
More than 500 artefacts and antiques have been presented to Đồng Tháp Museum in the southern province of Đồng Tháp by Nguyễn Ngọc Ẩn, a collector from the central province of Bình Thuận.
Fears for future of special needs school in central Việt Nam
The founder of a charity in Việt Nam who was awarded one of the UK’s highest honours for her work with disabled children fears the doors to her school may soon close forever.
Đắk Nông Geopark receives UNESCO title
A ceremony to grant the 'Global Geopark' title to Đắk Nông Geopark in the Central Highlands province of Đắk Nông was held in the province’s Gia Nghĩa City on Tuesday night.
Epizode launches record label, seeks demos
While this year’s event has been postponed to next year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the record label launch is an attempt to give a platform to emerging artists from around the world in the wide range of electronic music genres the festival has become known for, according to the organisers.
Women play vital role in strengthening VN-US ties
The values of traditional art forms should also be upheld, attracting overseas Vietnamese to come back to their home soil and bridge the cultural gap between Việt Nam and the US, a forum has heard.
Photo exhibition features career of veteran tuồng star
A photo exhibition featuring the career of People’s Artist Đinh Bằng Phi, a leading artist of tuồng or hát bội (clasical drama),
Pianist Anh to perform to celebrate Beethoven’s birthday
Pianist Nguyễn Đức Anh, who earned a master’s degree at Freiburg Conservatory of Music in Germany, will perform in a concert celebrating the 250th anniversary of Beethoven’s birthday at the HCM City Opera House on November 28.
New walking street in Lạng Sơn attracts thousands of visitors
The new walking street in Lạng Sơn Province is attracting thousands of visits daily with its many folk games.
Nom, Nom Vietnam - Episode 68: Fried insects
It may look like a bushtucker trial on I'm A Celebrity, but don't knock creepy crawly food until you've tried it. In Vietnam they are popular snacks to nibble while enjoying a beer. Are you a fan? Or too scared to try?
VITM closes with belief in rapid recovery of tourism industry
The Việt Nam International Travel Mart (VITM) 2020 had ended with fresh hopes for the recovery and development of the local tourism industry, according to Cao Thị Ngọc Lan, vice president of the Vietnam Tourism Association (VITA).
A delightful fish hotpot with a twist
The hotpot is one of Việt Nam’s top 100 outstanding specialities announced by the Vietnam Records Organisation in 2017.
VN Int’l Fashion Week to open in HCM City next month
Seventeen designers and brands will present their latest designs at the 2020 Aquafina Việt Nam International Fashion Week (AVIFW) in HCM City from December 3 to 6.
Cơ Tu traditional culture programme celebrates Đà Nẵng Heritage Day
Artists and craftspeople from the Cơ Tu group in Đà Nẵng yesterday showed off ancient trade and arts as well as cuisine at the city’s museum to mark the Đà Nẵng Culture Heritage Day.
Nom, Nom Vietnam - Episode 67: Sizzling beef
The best way to fry up beef is to make sure that pan is smoking hot… but be warned, when the steak sizzles it also spits! Bo ne translates in English as ‘dodging beef’ but really it’s the fat you need to avoid when cooking up this treat. Thankfully the chefs in HCM City are experts and make sure nothing gets burnt!
The last Vietnamese poet of New Poetry Movement passes away
Celebrated poet, talented poet translator and the last representative of the New Poetry Movement, Nguyễn Xuân Sanh, passed away on Sunday in Hà Nội, aged 100.
Say it right – how to encourage your child
Every parent wants to encourage their children, see them succeed, perform the best in everything they do, be it a test, a sport or a school performance. We know it is so important for their development, self-esteem and future success as adults.
Tourism Festival 2020 to open in Cần Thơ
A three-day Cần Thơ Tourism Festival 2020 will open in the Cửu Long (Mekong) River Delta City of Cần Thơ on November 27.
HCM City dance festival to open this week
The HCM City Dancers Association will host the 2020 HCM City Dance Arts Festival from November 24-26.
World Press Photo Exhibition 2020 opens in Hà Nội
The exhibition Best of Three 2018 – 2020 organised by the Netherlands Embassy displays a collection of 62 works taken in the past three years across the world.
Law student crowned Miss Việt Nam 2020
Đỗ Thị Hà, a law student at the Hà Nội-based National Economics University, was crowned Miss Việt Nam 2020 in the grand finale in HCM City on Friday night.
