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Vietnamese artist brings solo exhibition to 61st Venice Art Biennale

Experimental tuồng play to be staged in HCM City

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

Hạ Long Bay named one of most popular attractions in Asia

Hạ Long Bay in Quảng Ninh Province is one of the most popular attractions place in Asia, according to the South China Morning Post (SCMP) based in Hong Kong.

Art exhibition by children with autism opens

An art exhibition by children with autism opened in Hà Nội on Wednesday.

Phương My Bridal nominated for UK fashion awards

Fashion designer Phương My’s brandname, Phuong My Bridal, has been nominated for the Best Emerging Bridal Fashion Brand presented by the UK-based Bridelux Industry Awards 2019.

Gus Van Sant, filmmaker and painter, shows his watercolors in New York

Renowned filmmaker Gus Van Sant has worked in cinema for more than four decades, but has never set aside his parallel interest in painting, a passion of his youth.

VCCA hosts DIY workshop on woodblock printing with clay

A workshop on woodblock printing with clay will be held at the Vincom Centre for Contemporary Art (VCCA) on Saturday, September 21.

‘Gypsy Jazz Flamenco Night’ at Cool Cats Jazz Club

Cool Cats Jazz Club, on Saturday, September 21, will dedicate a night to the Spanish unique art form – flamenco.

Four Vietnamese photographers become AGORA award finalists

Four Vietnamese photographers have been in the top 50 finalists for AGORA awards 2019 – the biggest photography contest in the world.

Foreign artists show concern about wildlife protection through art

Through colourful murals of elephants, rhinos and pangolins, international and local artists expressed their concerns about wildlife protection.

Writer's new children’s book features dreams of boy with disabilities

Veteran writer Nguyễn Nhật Ánh’s latest book for children has been released and is now available at bookshops.

“Cinema for the Ears” electro-acoustic night music at Salon Saigon

The “Cinema for the Ears” electro-acoustic night music will be held from 7pm to 8.30pm on September 24 at Salon Saigon in 6D Ngô Thời Nhiệm Street, District 3.

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.