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Khánh Hòa specialities shape its tourism strategy

Toyota Concert 2019 to tour big cities

A concert featuring Vietnamese and Japanese talents and the National Symphony and Orchestra (VNSO) will begin on Friday at the Hà Nội Opera House.

No host for the upcoming TV Emmy Award ceremony

Like the Oscars before it, the upcoming 71st Emmy Awards ceremony will go on without a celebrity host, organisers announced on Wednesday.

Disney to reboot Home Alone for new TV streaming service

Disney is rebooting Home Alone and Night at the Museum for its new TV streaming service, which launches in the US in November and is intended to rival Netflix.

Bold designer goes against the grain

For Kamila Harasimowicz, fashion is a form of applied art, and the best art is designed to make a powerful statement. After finding a home in Hà Nội five years ago, the designer will soon be the only European to graduate this year from a fashion college based in the city.

I wanna hold your Hà Nội

On October 5th, 1962, a new boyband from Liverpool in the United Kingdom released their first song.

Russian films to be screened for free

Famous Russian films will be screened for free to celebrate Russian Cinema Day.

Limebócx mixes tradition and modernity

An experimental mini concert by the duo Limebócx will be hosted by the Vincom Centre for Contemporary Art (VCCA) on Saturday, August 10.

‘The Incredibles’ kids party at FMP Hanoi

The summer holidays are almost over and the new school year is almost upon us. To end the summer months with a bang, Family Medical Practice Hanoi will host a Kids Party to entertain youngsters before they return to school.

Concert to spread Buddhist philosophy of gratitude

An art performance honouring filial piety and Buddhist philosophy will take place on August 16 at the Hà Nội Opera House.

The Factory hosts two new art exhibitions

Two exhibitions featuring creations by artists Tammy Nguyễn, Hà Ninh Phạm and Nguyễn Ngọc Thạch will open at The Factory Contemporary Arts Centre in HCM City on Friday.

Classical music concert at Salon Saigon

Salon Saigon, one of HCM City’s most popular places for music lovers, will organise a concert featuring classical music on Saturday.

Hội An festival honours Việt Nam's traditional silk, brocade weaving

The 5th Việt Nam-International Silk and Brocade Festival will be held in the central province of Quảng Nam's ancient city of Hội An, from August 7-9, aiming to promote and honour Vietnamese traditional silk and brocade weaving.

Young designers to present collections inspired by society

Young designers will present their collections inspired by life, modern society, memory and imagination at a fashion exhibition and showcase to be held on August 8-10 at Melia Hotel Hanoi.

Central province meets criteria for Global Geopark

The central province of Phú Yên has sufficient conditions to set up a Global Geopark, Guy Martini, Chairman of the UNESCO Global Geoparks Council, said after a field trip to the site earlier this week.

New 'house of sounds' features traditional instruments in Đắk Nông

An exhibition house of sounds displaying traditional musical instruments of Tây Nguyên (Central Highlands) region has opened in Đắk Nông Province’s Gia Nghĩa town.

Disney sees box office gains, but earnings fall short

Walt Disney Co. said on Tuesday second-quarter results were lifted by strong box office gains but failed to meet Wall Street forecasts, sending shares sharply lower.

Del Toro gets Hollywood star, urges immigrants to reject fear

Mexican director Guillermo del Toro was honored on Tuesday with a star on Hollywood's Walk of Fame, where he urged fellow immigrants to reject fear and division in the US.

Creative centre promotes development

Hanoi Creative City is the largest creative complex in Hà Nội. Launched in September 2015, it brings together organisations, businesses, individuals, products and services as well as creative activities.

Conference discusses promoting Việt Nam as a tourist destination

New technologies and the rise of Industry 4.0 call for more creative and effective solutions to develop Việt Nam's tourism industry, experts said during a conference in Hà Nội yesterday.