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Hmong New Year in the city

Must-try dishes in Hà Tiên Town

Hà Tiên Beach in Kiên Giang Province is well known as beautiful beach, but it also offers unique delicacies.

Veteran musician Nguyễn Văn Tý dies at 94

Musician Nguyễn Văn Tý, a member of Việt Nam Musicians’ Association, passed away yesterday afternoon in HCM City after a long illness. He was 94 years old.

Canada broadcaster explains missing Trump ‘Home Alone 2’ cameo

Canada's national public broadcaster confirmed Thursday it had cut out US President Donald Trump's cameo from the movie Home Alone 2, but said after a social media outcry that the edit was made before he was elected.

Legendary German tenor Peter Schreier dies aged 84

German singer and conductor Peter Schreier, widely regarded as one of the leading lyric tenors of the 20th century, died on Thursday at the age of 84 after a long illness, his secretary said.

Literature tourism could be just write for Huế

Huế has long been known as a land of poetry as the central city is not only the cradle for the art form in Việt Nam, but has also been home to many renowned poets throughout its history.

National Book Awards 2019 honour scientific works

Outstanding books and collections of Việt Nam were honoured at a ceremony held last night at Việt Nam's national radio station Voice of Vietnam.

Singing contest strengthens friendship between Việt Nam, China

Five singers will represent Việt Nam in the final round of the Việt Nam - China Friendship Singing Contest 2019 on December 28 in Hà Nội.

New music videos highlight youth and love

Youth and love are the themes for music videos (MV) that have been released this month to welcome New Year.

Trà Quế village to become new tour destination

Hội An will launch a new tourism destination and rural farming site at Trà Quế vegetable village on January 1.

“Rock Symphony” concert at Opera House

The HCM City Ballet Symphony Orchestra and Opera (HBSO) will host “Rock Symphony” concert at the HCM City Opera House on December 27 and 28.

Russian deathcore band at New Year's party

Russian deathcore band Slaughter to Prevail will give a performance at the “Year End Party: Dear Agony” in HCM City on January 9.

New Year’s Eve party at Soma Saigon

A party called “Hip Hop Hooray! New Year’s Eve 2020” will be held at Soma Saigon on December 31 in District 2.

L’Espace to show sketches and photos by French artist

L’Espace will introduce sketches and photos about Hà Nội by Jean-Charles Sarrazin at an exhibition that will open to the public from January 14 to 18.

Female artist to showcase silk paintings

Silk paintings by Hanoian female artist Nguyễn Thu Hương will be presented at an exhibition that will be open at 5pm, December 30 at the Việt Nam Fine Arts Museum.

Australian volunteers give back to Việt Nam

Most people visit Việt Nam to learn about the culture or enjoy the fantastic scenery, but for these three Australians, their love for the country stretches further.

Ancient war trap shows great campaign by Trần army in 13th century

Archaeologists have shared a common opinion that the recent unearthed pile area in coastal city of Hải Phòng show a mass scale of Bạch Đằng River victory in 1288 by the navy troop of Đại Việt (the then Việt Nam) against Yuan-Mongol invaders.

Cooking contest held to honour Vietnamese gastronomy

A cooking contest is taking place today at Mường Thanh Luxury Quảng Ninh Hotel, near Hạ Long Bay, with the theme Quintessence of Vietnamese Kitchens.

Belgium's Africa museum drops tour guide after race row

Belgium's Africa Museum has stopped using a white guide accused of making racist comments during a tour with students and painting the country's colonial past in a positive light, its director said on Tuesday.