Spotify releases feature to block specific artists

Spotify has stealthily released an option to mute certain artists on its mobile app, a much-requested feature that comes amid calls to remove music from artists like R. Kelly over abuse allegations.

Blue Origin to make 10th flight test of space tourist rocket

Blue Origin, the rocket company headed by Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, is poised to launch the 10th test flight of its unmanned New Shepard rocket on Wednesday as it competes with Virgin Galactic to become the first to carry tourists on brief visits to space.

Popular work updated for the stage

Chí Phèo, Thị Nở, a play by director Lê Hùng, received positive feedback from audiences and professionals after the first performance on January 6 at Hồng Hà Theatre.

Book on ape expert published

An English book on primate expert Tilo Nadler was published on Sunday, featuring the German’s extensive career in Việt Nam.

Smoked meat dishes warm the winter cold

People in Việt Nam’s mountainous regions cook some of the finest food the country has to offer, with their different takes on smoked pork and buffalo particularly delightful.

Marble Mountains recognised as National Special Relic

The Ngũ Hành Sơn (Marble Mountains) in the central city of Đà Nẵng have been recognised as a National Special Relic, one of 16 approved by the Prime Minister last December, and the second of its kind in the city.

Hà Nội launches festival hotline

The Hà Nội Culture and Sports Department has officially announced a hotline to receive reports from residents and localities about activities related to cultural festivals as well as difficulties in organising and managing festivals in Hà Nội from 2019.

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