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HCM City plans large-scale film studio complex

Classical music inspires artist to draw

The exhibition, entitled Cận Cảnh 1 (Close-Up 1), features 17 acrylic paintings. The pieces are mostly large in an abstract style.

Catching the setting sun from atop a mountain in Phú Quý

The first thing people should do when they visit Phú Quý Island in the south-central coastal province of Bình Thuận is to explore Cao Cát Mountain, especially if trekking up mountains is their thing, to enjoy the beauty of the sun setting over the sea.

Mexico unearths what may be historic recording of Frida Kahlo

Frida Kahlo, who is instantly recognizable with her convention-defying unibrow, spent her life as a painter in the daunting artistic shadow of her husband, the muralist Diego Rivera.

Vietnam Bamboo Circus show arrives in Sydney

À Ố Làng Phố, one of the most well-known Vietnamese bamboo circus shows, will wow Australians at the Sydney Opera House, becoming the first Vietnamese art show be introduced at this iconic theatre.

Cellist discovers healing power of music

The professional cellist has learned some of the country's traditional music, all the while falling in love with Viet Nam.

Top Vietnamese percussionist to perform the hang drums

Thai tourists flock to VN, especially Đà Nẵng

The number of Thai tourist arrivals in Việt Nam saw a sharp rise in the first five months of the year, according to the General Statistics Office of Việt Nam.

Wedding costumes, rituals in southern VN at Salon Saigon

A programme featuring wedding costumes and rituals in southern Việt Nam will be held at Salon Saigon on June 22.

Southern province adds communal houses to tours

Ancient communal houses in the southern province of Đồng Tháp would be included in new tours in the locality, according to local authorities.

Epizode 4 announces first wave of acts

Epiozde has quickly earned a reputation as one of the top electronic music festivals in Asia.

Early text book republished

The Kim Đồng Publishing House has recently re-published the first Vietnamese language text book collection.

Czech film festival to honour Oscar-winner Julianne Moore

Julianne Moore will receive the Crystal Globe award "for outstanding contribution to world cinema" at the opening ceremony, the organisers said in a statement.

Ancient temple needs restoration

A 200-year-old temple in the central province of Hà Tĩnh which is part of local spiritual life is in serious need of repair.

Việt Nam-Russia: long distance, close hearts

To mark the National Day of the Russian Federation on June 12, Việt Nam News presents an article by Konstantin V Vnukov, Ambassador of the Russian Federation to Việt Nam

New project aims to promote museums

Doctor Nguyễn Đức Lộc, head of the Social Life Research Institute, has recently launched a new project entitled ‘Museum-Book’ to promote museum activities. Reporter Thành Vinh from Weekend's People interviews Lộc about his new project.

Conference on Lý Sơn-Sa Huỳnh Geo-Park to take place in Quảng Ngãi

About 550 participants, including top archaeologists, geologists, volcano researchers and historians from Việt Nam and around the world, will take part in the International Conference on the Lý Sơn-Sa Huỳnh Geo-Park in the central province of Quảng Ngãi on June 18-19.