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Quảng Trị seeks to unlock potential of marine tourism’s 'golden triangle'

The 15th Devotion Music Awards announced

Hoàng Thùy Linh won four awards including Singer of The Year to make history at the 15th Devotion Musical Awards.

Bangladeshi Ambassador reveals plans for Mujib Year

On the occasion of Independence and National Day of Bangladesh, Ambassador of Bangladesh to Việt Nam Samina Naz sends a message to readers of Viet Nam News.

Vietnamese bánh mì week launched in HCM City

A week-long programme on introducing the special features of Bánh mì has officially kicked off in HCM City.

Afro-jazz star Manu Dibango dies after contracting coronavirus

Veteran Afro-jazz star Manu Dibango died on Tuesday after contracting the new coronavirus, his representatives have confirmed.

Nom, nom, Vietnam - Episode 38: Rice paper salad

Musician wants his work to speak for itself

Cải lương guru releases new MV to inspire people during pandemic

People’s Artist Bạch Tuyết, a cải lương (reformed opera) guru, has released an MV on YouTube to inspire people during the pandemic.

Historical book reprinted for 5th time

The Vietnamese version of the historical non-fiction book Biên Bản Chiến Tranh 1-2-3-4.75 (A War Account 1-2-3-4.75) by journalist Trần Mai Hạnh has recently been reprinted for the 5th time with 100 new pages including newly-revealed, highly-confidential material.

Coronaburger on sale in Việt Nam

If COVID-19 is getting you down, why not pick yourself up with a Coronaburger? That's right, a burger with its bun shaped like the virus itself.

Google doodle celebrates Vietnamese bánh mì

Viet Nam’s famous street-food sandwich bánh mì was celebrated in March 24’s ‘Google Doodle’ in over ten countries worldwide, commemorating the 9th anniversary since the bánh mì was admitted into the Oxford English Dictionary.

Cyprus says beaches, parks off limits to fight virus

Cyprus declared on Monday that beaches and parks were out of bounds as part of increased restrictions on movements aimed at curbing the spread of coronavirus on the Mediterranean island.

Argentina couple defy coronavirus to hold virtual wedding

When Argentine couple Diego Aspitia and Sofia Cuggino got engaged to be married a year ago, they set a date in March, but like countless others across the globe, their wedding fell victim to the coronavirus lockdown.

Ancient Điện Hải Citadel to be restored

A fund of VNĐ84 billion (US$3.6 million) has been reserved for the conservation of the ruined Điện Hải Citadel in the central city in 2020.

Cities and provinces nationwide close tourist attractions to avoid COVID-19 spread

Trôi and chay cakes for Cold Food Festival

New TV series to capture beautiful scenes of VN, European cities

The series focuses on the rivalry between real estates enterprises, with some romance thrown in to spice things up.

Veteran artist needs help with forged painting

Visits to Hồ Chí Minh Mausoleum suspended over COVID-19 concerns

It is thronged by large crowds of visitors almost year-round, except during maintenance periods.

Online art auction raises funds to fight COVID-19

Some 100 paintings will be auctioned online at the Viet Art Exchange Facebook from March 23 to 25 to raise funds for the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic.

Korean language education video series featuring BTS set for release this week

The management agency of K-pop boy band BTS will this week launch a series of short video clips designed to provide Korean language education to non-Korean fans, the agency said Monday.