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Annual Bùi Xuân Phái Awards nominations announced

Vietnam News Agency’s Thể Thao và Văn Hóa (Sport & Culture) daily has announced nominations for the annual prize Bùi Xuân Phái – For The Love of Hà Nội.

Minimalist design showcased at art exhibition

A collection of 30 iron chairs, designed by minimalist painter Lê Thiết Cương since 2001, will be on display at the Chuyện Ghế ( Stories about Chairs) exhibition at Gallery39 from August 9-19.

Vietnamese travelers abroad still prefer cash: survey

Việt Nam’s outbound tourists, who still prefer paying in cash, could surpass the number of Thailand's in the next decade, according to a report from the tourism consulting firm Outbox Consulting.

No space? No problem. Anywhere can be a restaurant in Hà Nội

Twenty years ago, Nguyễn Hồng Vân opened her restaurant in an alleyway close to her home. From the outside looking in, it really doesn’t look much.

Ethnic Thai children perform folk songs at month-long event

The folk singing of the Thái ethnic minority group will be a highlight during the children's-themed month at the Việt Nam National Villages for Ethnic Culture and Tourism between August 1 and 31.

HCM City veteran artist debuts in Hà Nội

For the first time, art lovers in Hà Nội will have a chance to see paintings by Trương Văn Ý at the exhibition Tranh Lụa Hội Ngộ Bắc Nam (North-South Meeting Silk Painting).

Artists from 16 countries show works at int'l exhibition

As many as 25 artists from 16 countries are exhibiting their work at an exhibition at the Đà Nẵng Art Museum until August 7 as part of a one-week exchange programme.

Hobbs & Shaw dethrones Lion King to top N America box office

The latest installment in the long-running Fast & Furious franchise, Hobbs & Shaw features Dwayne The Rock Johnson and Jason Statham facing off against "cyber-genetically enhanced anarchist" Idris Elba.

Electrical violinist features famous singers in new album

After more than two years since he released Hừng Đông (Dawn) in late 2016, violinist Hoàng Rob – a pioneer in playing electrical violin in Việt Nam – has recently introduced to music lovers his latest album, Trò Chuyện (The Chat).

Underground Lộn Xộn Band to host show of 'firsts'

Lộn Xộn, a musical band popular among the underground community in Việt Nam, will organise their first show at Vân Hồ Exhibition Centre on August 17, after three years pursuing a professional music career.

Famed theatre actor plays leading role in Vietnamese adaptation of La Cage aux Folles

Fans of HCM City are waiting to see theatre actor and director Thành Lộc perform in a leading role in Ngôi Nhà Bươm Bướm (Butterfly House), a movie about a gay couple based on a French comedy.

Herpes Zoster

Herpes zoster, also known as 'shingles', is caused by the reactivation of the varicella zoster virus (VZV), the same virus that causes varicella (chickenpox).

Nom nom Vietnam - Episode 6: Eels

They're slippy and they're slimy, but they are delicious, especially when cooked by Hà Nội's eel expert. He even insists only using eels from his hometown and has them delivered 300 miles everyday!

Wood you believe it? Hà Nội's top artisans

Sơn Đồng Handicraft Village in Hoài Đức District, 20km west of downtown Hà Nội, has long been the source of some of Việt Nam's finest carved wood worship objects.

Cable TV station airs Vietnamese revolutionary films

A TV programme featuring Vietnamese revolutionary films on the Saigontourist Cable Television (SCTV) of HCM City began on Monday and has attracted audiences in southern provinces.

Artists perform to mark Day for AO/Dioxin Victims

International and Vietnamese artists will perform in “A Night of Beethoven” concert at the HCM City Opera House today to mark the 58th anniversary of the Day for AO/Dioxin Victims on August 10.

Nom nom Vietnam – Episode 5: Nộm bò khô

Nộm bò khô translates into English as simply dried beef salad, but there’s nothing simply about this Vietnamese appetiser. Whether you are in a restaurant, on the side of the road, or even up and alleyway in downtown Hà Nội, nộm bò khô won’t leave you disappointed.