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UK newspaper praises Phú Quốc’s unspoilt charm amid tourism boom

SiriusXM buys Pandora to step up streaming music wars

Satellite radio titan SiriusXM unveiled plans on Monday to acquire online rival Pandora for US$3.5 billion, ramping up competition in the streaming music market dominated by Spotify and Apple.

Versace close to deal to be bought by Michael Kors: reports

Hallowed Italian fashion house Versace, one of the few remaining big names in the business under family control, is close to a deal to be acquired by growing industry juggernaut Michael Kors, financial media reported yesterday.

Dance workshop features Korean choreographer

A workshop on dance by Korean theatre lighting designer Song Young Kyeon will be opened today at the Lệ Thanh Theatre in HCM City’s District 5.

Saudi Arabia hails bilateral relations

To mark the National Day of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Charge d’Affaires Mohammed F N Alshaalan sends a message to Việt Nam News readers.

Steamed dumplings show Việt Nam’s history

Bánh bột lọc is a popular dish in Việt Nam’s north and central regions. These clear dumplings cooked in banana leaves are said to have originated in the former imperial capital city of Huế.

Fashion flicks to be screened at l’Espace

Five French and one Vietnamese movie on fashion are being screened at the French Cultural Centre (L’Espace) from Monday to Tuesday next week in celebration of Paris Fashion Week.

Indo-Pacific archeologists meet in Huế

Archeologists in the Indo-Pacific area have gathered in the city of Huế in the central province of Thừa Thiên-Huế for discussions on the progress of the sector in recent years.

Barbados appoints Ambassador Rihanna

Rihanna is now Ambassador Rihanna, after her home country tasked her with promoting investment and tourism.

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’House with a Clock’ chimes in atop North America box office

A horror comedy about a clock counting down to doomsday chimed in at the top of the North American box office last weekend, industry estimates showed on Sunday.

National musical festival to be launched in HN

New musical works praising Việt Nam’s sea sovereignty and achievements in building new countryside will be premiered in a national musical festival – northern region that will be held in Hà Nội for the first time on September 26-28.

First solo exhibition inspires Hà Nội’s streets

Hà Nội’s streets new and old have inspired artist Nguyễn Anh Minh to find his own painting style, after years of searching.

Cái Răng floating market upgrade to be completed next year

The Cần Thơ city administration hopes to complete work to upgrade the Cái Răng floating market by next year.

Artist wants to preserve poonah paper

A painting exhibition entitled Chuối Rừng (Wild Banana) featuring nearly 40 artworks by artist Trần Ngọc Hưng opened yesterday in Hà Nội.

Hau Giang lantern village cheers mid-autumn fest

Over the past eight years, Trần Thị Tuyết Minh and her husband Phạm Hữu Minh have not only set up stable work for themselves but also created jobs for many people in Vĩnh Thuận Đông Commune, Long Mỹ District in the southern province of Hậu Giang.

Hà Nội’s paper masks bring joy to children

In a tiny workshop perched atop a narrow four-storey house in an alley of Hà Nội’s Old Quarter, Nguyễn Văn Hòa puts the final touches on a handmade paper Spiderman mask – a fresh take on a traditional Mid-Autumn Festival toy.