Whale fest next week in HCMC

The annual Nghinh Ông Festival, which shows fishermen's respect for the whale and gratitude for a bumper catch, will take place in HCM City’s Cần Giờ District on October 3-5.

Young artists go graphic in new show

A special exhibition of works by four young graphic designers, newly graduates of the London College for Design and Fashion (LCDF), opens in Hà Nội today.

Việt Nam culinary centre launched to support tourism

The Việt Nam Culinary Conservation, Research and Development Centre was inaugurated in HCM City last week to research into and introduce Vietnamese foods and train chefs for restaurants and hotels, thus supporting tourism development.

VN fashion week to honour traditional material

This is the first time most collections of the Việt Nam Fashion Week (VFW) Spring-Summer 2018 are designed in traditional types of fabric such as silk, tussore, grass cloth, cotton and linen.

City lights up as mid-autumn festival arrives

Colourful lanterns will light up Thăng Long Imperial Citadel and the gates will open for the public to celebrate mid-autumn festival, beginning now and running until October 4—the full moon day of the eighth lunar month.

Gourmet’s Corner: Scampi gets a Chinese touch

Li Bai Chinese restaurant in HCM City is about to introduce a special menu featuring wok-fried scampi with innovative sauces, including buttermilk and garlic chilli. So, in October, gather friends, family or business partners and dine out on the rich colourful dish.

Huế presents refreshing evening for APEC delegates

It wasn’t just food and music. The hospitality extended at a well-organised cultural night was aimed at showcasing Vietnamese culture and pleasing guests from APEC member economies who are in the former imperial capital city of Huế to attend forums.

Photomarathon ready for action

Thousands of professional and amateur competitors are expected to take part in the twelfth annual Canon PhotoMarathon Việt Nam between October 8 and November 5.

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