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Đông Hồ folk print exhibition opens in Hà Nội

An exhibition of Đông Hồ folk prints has opened at the Việt Nam Fine Arts Museum.

Programme highlights film production opportunities in Việt Nam

The potential and opportunities for film production in Việt Nam were introduced at a programme that has recently been held by the Vietnam Association of Film Promotion and Development (VFDA) in Tokyo.

Contemporary dance fiesta comes to HCM City

The three-day Xposition ‘O’ contemporary dance fiesta (XPO) is introducing contemporary dance performances to local audiences at the Soul Lie Project Complex in HCM City.

Saigon Outcast hosts Spooky Halloweek

To celebrate Halloween, Saigon Outcast will host Spooky Halloweek this weekend.

Let's get spooky!

It's the spookiest night of the year! What are you dressing up as?

Circus artists to dazzle HCM City and Đà Nẵng

Nearly 60 circus artists from circus troupes of the Việt Nam Circus Federation will entertain audiences in HCM City and Đà Nẵng with an extravagant programme this week.

Christie's to auction YSL jacket of Van Gogh ‘Sunflowers’

One of the world's most expensive garments, a richly embroidered jacket by Yves Saint Laurent inspired by Vincent van Gogh's Sunflowers, will go under the hammer in Paris next month, Christie's auction house said on Wednesday.

Fire engulfs World Heritage castle in Japan's Okinawa

A major fire devastated a historic Japanese castle on the southern island of Okinawa on Thursday morning, destroying large parts of the World Heritage site's complex, local authorities said.

Contemporary dance fiesta comes to HCM City

The three-day Xposition ‘O’ contemporary dance fiesta (XPO) will introduce contemporary dance performances to local audiences at the Soul Lie Project Complex on Thursday (October 31) in HCM City.

New Korean ambassador's plan to boost VN ties

Ambassador Park Nohwan, who was appointed the 13th Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Việt Nam, arrived in Hà Nội on October 14, and began his official activities after presenting his credentials to the General Secretary of the Communist Party and President Nguyễn Phú Trọng on October 16. He wrote to Việt Nam News:

Tour of virtual artworks across city

Manzi Art Space has invited art lovers to join their ‘Art – Hunt’ in the capital this weekend.

FVH excursion to craft village and 8th-century pagoda

VN’s biggest music festival kicks off tomorrow

Hà Nội-based indie singer and songwriter Vũ, who is dubbed by Billboard magazine as “Prince of Vietnamese Indie Music”, will perform on the opening night of the Việt Nam’s most prominent music event – the Monsoon Music Festival, on Friday.

Designer presents áo dài collection inspired by Turkey

With the theme 'Hello Turkey', the collection is presented to celebrate Turkey’s National Day.

Enigmatic Italian author Ferrante's new novel out in English next year

English-speaking fans of Italian author Elena Ferrante must wait until next June to read her latest novel, to be published in Italian next month, settling for an intriguing title and provocative opening lines to whet their literary appetites.

200 motor caravanners explore off-the-beaten track destinations to Mekong Delta

Fifty motor caravans will make their way from HCM City to Cửu Long (Mekong) Delta for the Mekong Caravan Tour from November 26 to 30.

Russia's richest man unveils new Moscow arts centre

Gas tycoon Leonid Mikhelson is normally seen inking deals and meeting President Vladimir Putin, but on Tuesday Russia's richest man rubbed elbows with the cultural crowd as he showcased a new Moscow arts centre.

VN tourism sector sets new record for foreign arrivals

Việt Nam's tourism sector has set a new record by welcoming nearly 1.62 million foreign tourists to the country this month alone, up by 34.3 per cent over the same month last year.

Award-winning musician to hold first concert

A concert entitled Tiền Duyên (Predestined Love) will feature Nguyễn Vĩnh Tiến as a recognised musician. He is also an architect and only found fame in 2005 when he won the Bài Hát Việt (Vietnamese Song) Award .

Short Vietnamese film heads to the Netherlands to compete

Surpassing other nine finalists, Bi, Không Sợ Nữa (Bi, No More Fear), a film by Saigon-based video production FGS, won the highest prize in 48 Hour Film Project Vietnam.