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.
Museum receives donated objects from Mông King family
The Hồ Chí Minh Museum has just received two valuable objects donated by the family of the Mông king in the northern province of Hà Giang.
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.
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