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Đà Nẵng gears up for National Day holiday with diverse cultural, tourism activities

Kiên Giang sees tourism as key economic sector

More than 300 tourism projects are operating or have received investment in the southern province of Kiên Giang, which is focusing on tourism as a key economic sector.

"Night of Tchaikovsky" to feature Vietnamese-French violinist Phạm Vinh

Vietnamese-French violinist Phạm Vinh will perform works by Russian composer Tchaikovsky at the HCM City Opera House on Saturday (Nov 30).

Saigon Outcast to host Christmas flea market

The District 2-based outdoor bar Saigon Outcast will host its annual Christmas flea market December 7.

Ethnic artisan reveals how community makes their own clothes

If you want to learn about embroidery and textiles from ethnic people living in Sa Pa, pop down to Fashion Revolution Vietnam for a discussion with an ethnic artisan tonight.

FVH hosts ‘36 Streets Treasure Hunt’

The Friends of Vietnam Heritage (FVH) will organise the ‘36 Streets Treasure Hunt’ – a ‘new and upgraded version’ of other previous walking tours and explorations of Hà Nội’s Old Quarter, on November 30.

Hòa Bình hosts culture and tourism week

A series of cultural and tourism activities will be held at Hòa Bình Culture and Tourism Week 2019 from December 6 to 12.

Snap happy at Lai Xá

Lai Xá Village is considered the birthplace of Vietnamese photography. Though times are changing, visitors can still get a picture of the past at Lai Xá's photography museum.

Hollywood tackles toxic masculinity with teen drama Waves

Reeling from the #MeToo movement, Hollywood has put toxic masculinity under the spotlight this year with a batch of Oscars contenders zeroing in on the father-son dynamic.

Go for lunch: Japanese yakitori chicken gets space thumbs-up

Japanese chicken yakitori kebabs, one of the country's most-loved fast foods, will soon be making an appearance in orbit after Japan's space agency cleared them for astronaut meals.

Festival honours Vietnamese identity in international integration

Việt Nam National Film Festival (VNNFF) which takes place in the coastal province of Bà Rịa – Vũng Tàu on November 23-27 draws the participation of many filmmakers, actors and actresses nationwide. It’s time for them to exchange with each other and show determination to develop the national cinema industry. Minh Thu walks on the red carpet for conversations.

Hundreds to perform at charity concert

About 300 artists will perform at a concert entitled Vui Ca – Sing for Joy at Hà Nội Opera House on November 30.

Vietnamese writers receive SEA awards

Three Vietnamese writers – Lê Minh Khuê, Nguyễn Thế Quang and Trần Hùng – have received the SEA Write Award in Bangkok.

The 4th Wallonie Bruxelles Film Festival to kick off

The 4th Wallonie Bruxelles Film Festival will show family-themed films in Hà Nội from November 30 to December 3.

Netflix wants to produce in Việt Nam

Netflix wants to produce content in Việt Nam, said CEO of Netflix Reed Hastings in a meeting with Minister, Chairman of the Office of the Government Mai Tiến Dũng in Busan, South Korea on Monday.

Netflix makes deal to keep one of NY's oldest theaters open

Streaming giant Netflix will use New York's historic Paris Theatre, which had been shuttered earlier this year, for special events and screenings of its films – the latest twist in the company's ongoing spat with the traditional film industry.

Filmmakers eye Việt Nam

In recent years, Việt Nam has become a destination for foreign filmmakers to make feature films and advertisements, most notably Kong: Skull Island (2017) directed by Jordan Vogt-Roberts.

Bê chao Mộc Châu, a must-try dish for local and foreign diners

Mộc Châu is most famous for its beautiful landscapes and fresh milk, but delicacies such as bê chao (pan-seared veal) have also helped spread the word about food in the area far and wide.

Festival honours traditional heritage

Traditional handicraft artisans from across the country have been demonstrating their skills and products during a five-day festival to celebrate Việt Nam Cultural Heritage Day which fell on Saturday.

'Frozen 2' ices out competition in N American box office

Disney's new release "Frozen 2" iced out competitors to top North American box offices over the weekend, taking in an estimated $127 million, industry watcher Exhibitor Relations said on Sunday.