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

Hát bội club spreads traditional theatre among young people

To keep hát bội (classical drama) alive and introduce it to younger generations, a club in HCM City is offering online training from skilled artists.

TV series about rural life a hit with local audiences

Television series with themes about rural life continue to be supported by local audiences, with Cô gái nhà người ta, a film by Trịnh Lê Phong, a notable example.

Drama series on Nguyễn Dynasty impresses young audiences

Phượng Khấu (The Emperor’s Gift), an original drama series on royal life during the Nguyễn Dynasty, is making a deep impression on audiences, especially young people.

Books on late scriptwriter of cải lương released

Two books on late People’s Artist Viễn Châu, one of the southern region’s most famous writers of cải lương (reformed opera), have been released in HCM City.

Through the lens: Blooming yellow bells flowers light up HCM City streets

Yellow bells flowers are blooming in HCM City, brightening its streets and offering visitors a chance to admire them and take photos.

Protecting your mental health amid the coronavirus pandemic

Russell Fryer is a licensed clinical social worker from the US and founded the counselling service Crosspoint Vietnam in 2011. He's also part of the Hanoi Counseling Psychology Group. Peter Cowan speaks to him about maintaining mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Motorbike embraced by roots of an old tree

The image of an old motorbike entwined by the roots of an old tree in Tương Bình Hiệp Ward, Thủ Dầu Một City, southern province of Bình Dương, has been widely shared on social media recently.

Book on village saints published

The National Political Publishing House has just released a new book featuring profound studies on legends of 130 village saints in Thăng Long – Hà Nội.

Ministry of Culture announces posters for Việt Nam's ASEAN Chairmanship Year 2020

Sixteen posters for the Việt Nam's ASEAN Chairmanship Year 2020 were selected as the best at a contest held by Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism recently.

Cirque du Soleil lays off most of its workforce over pandemic

Cirque du Soleil announced Thursday it was temporarily laying off 4,679 employees -- 95 percent of its workforce -- as the coronavirus pandemic forced the circus to close all 44 of its shows worldwide.

Crossing Indochina Road Trip - Part 4: Homeward bound

If you are a sea lover, a road trip along the central coastal road of Việt Nam must definitely play a prominent part of your road trip plans.

Corona-viral Vietnam: Episode 8

Wearing masks or designing protection not only for you but your pets also. This is CORONA-VIRAL!

Photographers to compete at regional contest

The central city will host the 25th Artistic Photo Contest in the South Central and Highlands Region, the city’s artistic photographer association said in a statement yesterday.

Veteran Vietnamese singer Thái Thanh passes away

Thái Thanh, whose name is associated with Western-style popular music in Việt Nam, passed away in the US on March 17 after years of battling illness. She was 86.

Artists create posters to help COVID-19 fight

Fourteen of the best posters from a competition held by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism's Culture Department will be used to promote good hygiene and prevent the spread of COVID-19.

Weinstein transferred to New York state prison

Fallen film producer Harvey Weinstein, sentenced to 23 years in prison for rape and sexual assault, has been transferred to a jail north of New York City.

Keeping calm and carrying on: Việt Nam sets a coronavirus example

The country has been putting in place preparations since January, knowing the potential impacts of the epidemic.

African music legend Dibango in hospital with coronavirus

Veteran Afro jazz star Manu Dibango has been admitted to hospital suffering from the coronavirus, his official Facebook page said on Wednesday.

HRC Thursday Disclosure presents indie female singer

Thursday Disclosure at Hanoi Rock City (HRC) will feature the pure voice of Mạc Mai Sương – one of the best indie female singers in Việt Nam.

Artists launch charity projects for farmers affected by drought

Artists in HCM City have launched charity projects to raise funds for farmers living in the south-central coastal and Tây Nguyên (Central Highlands) region who are suffering from drought during the summer-autumn crops.