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Italian Music night at Opera House

An Italian Music night to be held by the HCM City Ballet and Symphony Orchestra (HBSO) will take palce from 8pm to 10pm on October 5 at the Opera House at 7 Lam Sơn Square in District 1.

Experimental tuồng play to be staged in HCM City

The HCM City Hát Bội Theatre will stage its new experimental play on historical events on Friday.

Vietnamese designer presents new collection at London Fashion Week 2019

Vietnamese designer Trần Hùng has presented his first and most important fashion collection at the London Fashion Week SS20.

Spicy salsa: Sean Spicer makes ballroom dance debut

He may be an old hand in Washington's corridors of power but when it comes to ballroom dancing former White House press secretary Sean Spicer looks a little, well, green.

Lord of the Rings show to start filming in New Zealand

US-based streaming giant Amazon announced on Wednesday its big-budget Lord of the Rings series will within months start filming in New Zealand, home to Peter Jackson's movies of the fantasy epic.

Contemporary art charms fashion student

Artist Phạm Hồng began creating contemporary art in 2005. Her latest piece, entitled Sự Im Lặng (The Silence), was named as one of 14 finalists in the Dogma Award 2019 and was displayed last month in HCM City.

Casting for sequel of award-winning film underway

Vietnamese film producer and actress Trương Ngọc Ánh is working on a sequel of her award-winning action and thrilling movie Hương Ga (Rise) about the life of a female gangster named Diệu.

Argentina Gastronomic Week at Caravelle Hotel

The Embassy of Argentina in Việt Nam will host Argentina’s Gastronomic Week in HCM City from September 18-22.

After losing Friends, Netflix buys rights to Seinfeld

Streaming giant Netflix said on Monday it had acquired the global rights to popular American sitcom Seinfeld from 2021 -- a feather in its cap as the battle among online video platforms for coveted content heats up.

Concert raises fund for new school

A concert to raise funds for underprivileged children will take place at Hà Nội Opera House on September 25.

Over 1,000 cinema workers to join fest

The 21st Việt Nam Film Festival, an important biennial event to local cinema workers, will be held between November 23 and 27 this year in Vũng Tàu City, southern province of Bà Rịa–Vũng Tàu.

Foodwise: Cuốn đập Đà Nẵng and its Hà Nội brother are must-try dishes

Differing from spring rolls in the north, cuốn đập Đà Nẵng (boiled pork and other ingredients wrapped in rice paper) is well-known nationwide for its unique taste and aroma, said culinary expert Lê Kim Chi.

Riccardo Tisci makes his mark at Burberry

Italian designer Riccardo Tisci revisited his signature trenchcoat and added a streetwear touch as he presented his third collection for Burberry at London Fashion Week on Monday.

Exhibition replicates world of Hà Nội’s street vendors through decades

Street vendors – a unique feature of Hà Nội’s culture, are the theme of an art exhibition taking place at L’Espace.

Việt Nam Fine Arts Association honours artworks

A woodblock print entitled Đánh Cắp Giấc Mơ (Stealing the Dream) has earned Nguyễn Khắc Hân a Việt Nam Fine Arts Association Award 2019.

Best Book Awards 2019 announced

The winners of the annual Best Book Awards 2019 were announced on Sunday in HCM City following a five-month vote by readers.

Nom nom Vietnam - Episode 12: Mooncake

Bought yours yet? Given a mooncake to the one you love? Mooncakes are the tradition sweet food to eat this time of year during Mid-Autumn Festival. And there's lots of flavours to choose from.

Sydney exhibition features Nguyễn Dynasty-inspired artwork, designs

An exhibition showcases artworks and designs inspired by Vietnamese culture during the Nguyễn Dynasty (1802-1945) has concluded in Sydney, Australia.

Behind The Mask exhibition offers a glimpse into Vietnamese classical drama

A new exhibition at the Việt Nam Tuồng Theatre in Hà Nội offers art lovers and tourists a chance to learn about the art of Tuồng, or classical drama.

Depression…a real problem

Depression is a psychological condition that about 50 per cent of us experience at some point in our lives. Teens are one age group who are likely to experience serious depression.