Bugs on the menu at Swiss supermarket

Switzerland’s first insect-based food aimed at humans will go on sale next week following a revision of the country’s food safety laws, a supermarket chain said Monday.

India celebrates an inspiring freedom struggle

As India celebrates its Independence Day (August 15),  Ambassador Parvathaneni Harish reflects on a movement that inspired the world as well as two millennia of India-Việt Nam ties untainted by any vested interest.

Áo dài to be displayed in New York

Designer Đỗ Trịnh Hoài Nam’s áo dài (Vietnamese national dress) collection, called Sen Vàng (Golden Lotus), has been chosen for the first catwalk event at the 26th Couture Fashion Week New York, which starts on September 8.

VN war-inspired art on show in Penang

Artworks inspired by conflicting fragments of lives, people, and turmoil during wartime in Việt Nam are on display at an exhibition of paintings and sculptures in Malaysia.

VN film awarded Certificate of Appreciation

The Vietnamese feature film Đảo Của Dân Ngụ Cư (The Way Station), directed by established actress Phạm Hồng Ánh, was awarded the Certificate of Appreciation by United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) lat Friday, for its contribution to the development of awareness over issues regarding young Vietnamese people.

A scary ’Annabelle’ leads N.American box offices

Horror, war or animal-centred comedy — take your pick. This weekend, horror prevailed on North American movie screens, with "scary as hell" film Annabelle: Creation pulling in US$35 million in its first week out, more than paying off the US$15 million Warner Bros. spent on it, analysts said.

To your health: Back to school boxes to tick

For many kids in Hà Nội, the next few weeks are all about getting back to school after a long summer break. Whether your child is entering school for the first time or about to graduate, back-to-school time is a good opportunity for parents to check up on their children’s health and make sure they’re protected against common childhood diseases and illnesses.

US offers sound and light training in Đà Nẵng

Three arts envoys – Sharath Patel, Stephanie Mulligan and Chris Vu – aka DJ Veseatile - will provide a sound and light training programme and performance at Da Nang’s Trưng Vương Theatre from August 14-18.

Fishing

A boat goes fishing on the Thung Nai River in the northern province of Hòa Bình. Locals  have the habit of getting up at 3am to fish. They are able to catch 10-20kg of fish each trip, and this is sold at VNĐ4,000-5,000 (US$0.17-0.22) per kilogramme. — VNS Photo Thái Hà

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