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Company granted exclusive rights to Sơn Đoòng Cave tours

Oxalis Adventure Tours has been granted exclusive rights to accompany adventure seekers to Son Doong, the world’s largest cave, located in central Việt Nam, for up to 10 years.

Ngọc Linh Ginseng Museum opens in HCM City

The newly opened Ngọc Linh Ginseng Museum in HCM City boasts over 400 varieties of the healing plant called a national treasure.

Áo Dài show to debut in Đà Nẵng

The Áo Dài (traditional long dress) Show, a traditional Vietnamese art and cultural performance, has been launched in the central city for local and foreign tourists after a successful four-year stint in Huế.

Star Wars fans camp outside LA theater week before film opens

Obsessed Star Wars fans with sleeping bags and a portable movie projector have started camping outside Hollywood's Chinese Theatre, more than a week before the blockbuster begins playing.

Then practice becomes part of intangible cultural heritages of humanity

The Then practice of Việt Nam’s Tày, Nùng and Thái ethnic groups has been named on the list of Intangible Cultural Heritages of Humanity, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism’s Department of Cultural Heritage said on December 13.

Việt Nam Puppetry Festival to open in HCM City

The second puppetry festival will take place on HCM City’s Nguyễn Huệ Pedestrian Street on December 28-29, with the aim of creating a cultural exchange site for local residents on the occasion of the new year and honouring traditional Vietnamese puppertry art.

Tôn Đức Thắng Museum to be rebuilt

A project on rebuilding the Tôn Đức Thắng Museum of HCM City has approved by local authorities, according to the museum’s director Phạm Thành Nam.

How I Met Your Mother actress makes directorial debut

Chị Chị Em Em (Sister Sister) will hit cinemas nationwide on December 20, marking the first time American-Vietnamese actress Kathy Uyên has worked as a director.

Folk festival in downtown Hà Nội

Various folk activities will be on show at the first ever Folk Culture in Contemporary Life Festival this weekend at Lý Thái Tổ Park in downtown Hà Nội.

Hà Nội Opera House to host bolero music show

A bolero music show featuring singer Lê Cường who started his career as a busker will take place on December 28 at the Hà Nội Opera House.

HRC birthday celebration with music and food

Hanoi Rock City (HRC) will host its 9th birthday over two days this weekend featuring music and food.

Annual Christmas recital to raise funds for vision-impaired choir

All are welcome to join the annual Christmas recital by Hope Choir – an ensemble consisting of vision-impaired singers in Hà Nội, on Sunday.

Xmas workshop with Santa and his Elves at Hard Rock Café

Hard Rock Café HCM City will host an X’mas Workshop with Santa and his Elves on December 15.

French photographer tells stories of street tea in Hà Nội

Vibrant Hà Nội has charmed many foreigners with its various unexpected aspects, and Frenchman Joseph Gobin is just the latest example.

HCM City to host first international music festival

Renowned Vietnamese and foreign music producers, musicians, singers and bands will gather at the 1st HCM City International Music Festival from December 13-15.

Luxury cruise ship opens Cần Thơ-Phnom Penh route

Victoria Mekong cruise ship yesterday (Dec 11) began its service between Việt Nam’s Mekong Delta city of Cần Thơ and Cambodia’s Phnom Penh capital.

Talk show about Tết in the south at Salon Saigon

A talk show about Tết in South Việt Nam will be held at Salon Saigon on December 22.

Việt Nam to be guest of honour at La Habana International Book Fair

Việt Nam will be the guest of honour at the 2020 La Habana International Book Fair, as announced by the media centre of the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Cuba.

Top artist to take the stage for New Year show

A special performance of comedy, song and dance to welcome the New Year will take place in Hà Nội on December 28, gathering big names from across the country.

'It Must Have Been Love' Roxette singer dies aged 61

The lead singer of Swedish pop duo Roxette, Marie Fredriksson, who shot to global fame in the 1990s with hits like It Must Have Been Love, has died aged 61 after a long fight with cancer, her manager said on Tuesday.