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Programme to spreading the values of Vietnamese traditional Tết in modern life

Ambassador shows optimism for Việt Nam, Belgium’s ties

On the occasion of King’s Day, Ambassador of Belgium to Việt Nam Paul Jansen sends a message to Việt Nam News readers to celebrate.

Xẩm festival to give young artists a chance

Artists from across the country aged 7-70 will perform at the xẩm (blind wanderers’ music) festival from December 3-5 in the northern province of Ninh Bình.

Thường Xuân District thrives on community-based tourism

Thường Xuân District, located in the western mountainous region of Thanh Hóa, is endowed with diverse biological system, imposing mountains and original cultures of the local ethnic minorities.

Việt Nam ranks 10th among the best countries in the world

Readers of the New York-based travel magazine Conde Nast Traveler have voted Việt Nam the 10th best country in the world.

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Korean Cultural Day to be held in Hội An

Korean dance troupe, Byeongin Lee Seungju, and bands J-Morning, M.M Crew and singer Jingju will perform at the Korea Cultural Day event – an annual culture exchange event between Korea and Quảng Nam – in the ancient city on November 16-17.

Licensed to thrill: Bond author's steamy letters go on sale

Sexually-charged letters between James Bond creator Ian Fleming and his wife Ann were put up for auction on Tuesday, part of a collection of correspondence that also charts the success of his 007 books.

Oil paintings of rural scenes at Apricot Gallery

The Giao Mùa (Transitional Season) exhibition at Apricot Gallery in HCM City features colourful images of flowers, houses and canals in rural areas.

Nom, nom, Vietnam - Episode 20: Fermented pork sausages

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Association to protect cinema and television works set up

People’s Artists Đặng Xuân Hải, chairman of Việt Nam Cinema Association, led the charge to set up the association and said violations of copyright in the local cinema and television field are common.

Hà Nội's oldest heritage site calls out for protection

Hà Nội’s Department of Culture and Sports has sent a letter urging authorities to save the pre-historic archaeological site, popularly known as Vườn Chuối, to preserve ancient artefacts that belonged to the city's earliest residents.