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Mekong Delta set to host Oóc Om Bóc Festival

The fourth traditional Oóc Om Bóc Festival in the Cửu Long (Mekong) Delta will take place from November 5 to 11 in Sóc Trăng, the province People’s Committee has announced.

Việt Nam receives precious paintings from Japan

Five precious Japanese paintings belonging to Japanese collector Ito Chihiro have been presented to the Museum of Vietnam History in HCM City.

Vietnamese horror film tops at VN’s box office

The psychological thriller Bắc Kim Thang (Home Sweet Home) currently ranks top at Việt Nam’s Box Office – a website analysing ratings of films screened at cinemas nationwide.

Death of Canadian model ‘Zombie Boy’ ruled an accident: official

The death last year of Canadian model and artist Zombie Boy at age 32 was an accident, a report from Quebec's coroner published Monday said, ruling out the initial theory that the heavily tattooed man had committed suicide.

Virgin Galactic becomes first space tourism company to land on Wall Street

Virgin Galactic landed on Wall Street on Monday, debuting its listing on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in a first for a space tourism company.

Enduring relationship between Turkey and Việt Nam based on mutual respect and understanding

On the occasion of the National Day of the Republic of Turkey which falls today (October 29, 2019), Việt Nam News presents an article written by Ambassador of Turkey to Việt Nam, Akif Ayhan.

A winner of a chicken dinner from the southwestern region

Gà nướng đất sét (grilled chicken wrapped in clay) is a delicious speciality of Việt Nam’s southwestern region thanks to its special and aromatic flavour, according to culinary expert Lê Kim Chi.

To-your-health: Understanding Hysterectomy

A hysterectomy is surgery to remove the uterus. The uterus is the part of a woman's body that carries a baby if she is pregnant.

Croatian turns garden into site for plane parties

In the middle of a tiny village in northwestern Croatia lies a Fokker-100 plane parked in a local resident's garden, but after 23 years of travelling the world, the aircraft will not be going anywhere.

Early Renaissance painting found in French kitchen fetches 24 mn euros

A rare masterpiece by Italian early Renaissance master Cimabue that was discovered in a French kitchen was sold on Sunday for 24 million euros (US$26.6 million), about five times the initial estimate.

Musician takes the lead at concert

Nguyễn Vĩnh Tiến will tell his story of becoming a musician at a concert in Hà Nội on Saturday.

Czech Republic offers truly unique experiences, Ambassador says

On the occasion of the National Day of the Czech Republic (October 28), Ambassador Vitezslav Grepl sends a message to Việt Nam News to celebrate the day and share the country’s potential in economy and tourism.

Corruption exposed in new TV series

A new television series exposing corruption in Viet Nam will air on November 4.

Arts exhibition reviews memories of revolutionary era

An exhibition on the revolutionary war and the armed forces of Việt Nam, featuring the people’s hopes for peace, has opened at the HCM City Fine Arts Museum.

Start-up on mission to make VN greener

Developing a business related to the environment is not usually the first option for most start-ups due to the lack of profit. However, Trần Thị Thoa decided to take a risk.

Street style fashion down to Hà Nội streets

The Best Street Style kicked off the Aquafina Vietnam International Fashion Week Fall Winter 2019 in Hà Nội on Saturday.

HCM City to host Miss Charm International 2020

HCM City will host the Miss Charm International 2020, the first of its kind in the world, early January.

Explore Hải Tặc (Pirate) Island

Vistiors to Hải Tặc (Pirate) Island in Kiên Giang Province can dive for sea urchins and eat them raw as local fishermen do.

Huế plans to launch bike tourism service

Việt Nam's former imperial capital of Huế plans to pilot a public bicycle service that will provide hundreds of tourists with an option to ride bikes on its downtown streets.

Khánh Ly to perform live in Đà Nẵng

American-Vietnamese singer Khánh Ly will perform a single night of her live show – The Best of Khánh Ly-Thanks Giving – at the central city’s Trưng Vương Theatre at 8pm on October 26.