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Phú Quốc surpasses Bali, Phuket in occupancy race

Exhibition on old sports equipment used by champs in HCM City

The first exhibition of equipment used by Vietnamese sports champions opened on Friday (May 31) on HCM City’s Nguyễn Huệ Street.

VN, Russia launch Đà Nẵng International Fireworks Festival

The host team had a poor start when they fired too early in the opening ceremony of the Đà Nẵng International Fireworks Festival on Saturday, disappointing thousands of home fans on the Hàn River.

Creating comics, a challenging task in Việt Nam

Hesman, a comic book series written by Nguyễn Hùng Lân has come to an end after 160 episodes and 23 years.

'Godzilla' stomps its way to a box-office lead

Warner Bros Godzilla: King of the Monsters stomped to the top of the box-office in its opening weekend in North American theatres, taking in an estimated US$49 million, industry watcher Exhibitor Relations reported.

Healing hands from foreign surgeons help Vietnamese walk again

Surgeons from America, Mexico and Turkey with their Vietnamese counterparts have provided free corrective surgery for 48 patients with ankle and foot deformities in Hà Nội and Yên Bái Province since May.

Đà Nẵng International Fireworks Festival opens

Việt Nam and Russia performed during the curtain-raiser of the 2019 Đà Nẵng International Fireworks Festival on the Hàn River yesterday.

Exciting but challenging : the life of a professional chef

Instead of an “air-conditioned office” job, many young people these days are pursuing a culinary career, Sài Gòn Giải Phóng (Liberated Sài Gòn) newspaper has reported.

Through the lens: Phú Quý‎ Island’s pristine natural beauty

With wild but peaceful landscapes, Phú Quý Island in the southern province of Bình Thuận is an ideal destination for rest and relaxation, especially for young people who love trekking.

Book fairs, festival reach out to young readers

The HCM City Summer Book Fair, which opened in Hóc Môn District on Thursday, is one of several reading events being offered during the summer.

Exhibition shows Hà Nội through eyes of children

An exhibition of sketes by children aged 6-13 will be held from June 1-7 in Hà Nội.

Photos depict traditional beauty of Hà Nội, Huế and HCM City

A photography exhibition called Traditional Beauty displays about 100 photos by artists from Hà Nội, Huế and HCM City.

Biggest water park in Hà Nội to open in June

Thanh Hà Water Park in Hà Đông District, the biggest waterpark in Hà Nội, will be inaugurated on June 10.

Broadway has record season as ticket revenues double in 10 years

Broadway shows in New York had a record-breaking 2018-2019 season, the theater district said Wednesday, both in attendance and revenues, which have doubled in the last 10 years.

Genre-bending American musician Leon Redbone dies at 69

American Musician Leon Redbone, known for reviving pre-World War II musical styles with his own twist, died on Thursday at age 69, according to a statement on his website.

Church in Nha Trang a piece of architectural art

The Christ the King Cathedral is the largest church in Nha Trang and sits on a hill in the city centre, meaning it can be seen from much of the city.

Poem collection for children published

A collection of poems for children by veteran writer Lê Minh Quốc of the Việt Nam Writers Association has been released to celebrate International Children’s Day on June 1.

Suối Tiên Theme Park set for annual Southern Fruit Festival

Owners of orchards and farmers from 19 localities in the southern region will showcase hundreds of varieties of fruits at the Southern Fruit Festival to be held from June 1 to August 31 at the Suối Tiên Theme Park in HCM City.

A honeymoon to remember

When a man and a woman meet and decide to spend the rest of their lives together, the couple embarks on a journey of love and togetherness.

Workshop on traditional toys to open at The Factory

A workshop on tò he, small, colourful figurines made from glutinous rice powder, and traditional art will be held at The Factory Contemporary Arts Centre on June 9.

New state-owned troupe offers water puppet shows

The Đất Võ Water Puppet Troupe of Quy Nhơn City, Bình Định Province. is offering performances of new, quality shows for people living in remote or rural areas who have limited entertainment choices.