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Reviving Pháp Lam

Exhibition recalls memories of historic HCM Trail

The construction of the Hồ Chí Minh Trail over the Trường Sơn Mountain Range and its important role in the resistance war are being reflected at an exhibition which opened yesterday in Hà Nội.

Temple of Literature Complex to undergo renovations

One of the most important relics and popular tourist destinations of Hà Nội, Văn Miếu-Quốc Tử Giám (Temple of Literature Complex) will undergo a major renovation and restoration after Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc approved the project in April.

Bạch Mã National Park

Visiting Bạch Mã National Park in Phú Lộc District, central province of Thừa Thiên - Huế, tourists can take an over view of magnificence natural landscape of forest and mountains from a peak. The scenery is unique of its kind.

Lacquer masterpiece damaged by improper cleaning: experts

A lacquer painting by master Painter Nguyễn Gia Trí (1908-1993) – known as a national treasure – was damaged by improper cleaning carried out by a lacquer painter, according to experts from the culture ministry’s Fine Arts, Photography and Exhibition Department.

Austrian jazz duo to perform in Việt Nam

A tour of Hà Nội and HCM City on May 5-7 will mark the first time musicians and composers Dominik Fuss and Jorg Leichtfried have performed in Asia.

Architects protest tearing down old church

A group of architects and cultural experts have signed a petition sent to the Prime Minister, the Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism and chairman of Nam Định Province’s People’s Committee to stop the renovation of Bùi Chu Church.

Cute or creepy: why humans love some species, loathe others

Why do some animals strike a chord with humans, prompting them to donate millions towards their conservation, while others draw little more than disgust?

Mandela prison drawing sells for $112,575 in New York

The Cell Door, Robben Island – completed in 2002 by the Nobel peace laureate – exceeded the top end of the estimated range provided by Bonhams, which put its value at $60,000 to $90,000.

European Literature Days opens

An exhibition featuring the best works from the European Characters in Việt Nam Contest opened yesterday to kick off European Literature Days 2019 in Hà Nội.

Café is former weapons vault

A café at 287/72 Nguyễn Đình Chiểu Street in HCM City’s District 3 is a living museum of the Vietnam War.

Café is former weapons vault

A café at 287/72 Nguyễn Đình Chiểu Street in HCM City’s District 3 is a living museum of the Vietnam War.

Cambodian-style noodle shop going strong after 47 years

A noodle shop at Lê Hồng Phong Market in HCM City’s District 10 is the best place for those who want to try a specialty noodle soup made in the style of Cambodia.

Huế sees tourism boom during long holiday

The former capital city of Huế welcomed 550,000 visitors during the recent five-day holiday, marking a boom in arrivals for the city.

Brazil's Sunrise Valley honors its mediums on Labor Day

In the fantastical world of Sunrise Valley in Brazil, women wear dresses and veils inspired by mythical sorceresses and men don Roman-style capes as they practice a melange of beliefs inspired by past and future civilisations.

Jacobson Pharma Issues Positive Profit Alert

Drinks with Mona Lisa: A special night at the museum

Daniela Molinari dreamed of offering a drink to the famous Mona Lisa and asking her all about the great Leonardo Da Vinci. On Tuesday night she enjoyed a very special night at the museum, at the famous Louvre in Paris.