HCMC book street earns $877,000

The HCM City Book Street on Nguyễn Văn Bình Street in District 1 earned turnover of VNĐ20 billion (US$877,000) in the first six months of this year, up 5 per cent annually, according to the HCM City Book Street Company.

Ethnic exhibition opens in Đà Nẵng

An exhibition displaying the development of ethnic groups living in the Central Highlands has opened to the public at the Đà Nẵng Fine Arts Museum at 78 Lê Duẩn street.

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People harvest fish at Tam Giang Lagoon in the central province of Thừa Thiên-Huế. — VNS Photo Việt Thanh

Japanese cellist performs with VNSO

The stage of the Grand Hall at the Việt Nam National Academy of Music (VNAM) will resound with music performed by Japanese musician Dai Miyata and the Việt Nam National Symphony and Orchestra (VNSO) today.

Tom Cruise walks red carpet in Paris

Tom Cruise on Thursday attended the red carpet premiere of the latest instalment in the Mission: Impossible film series in Paris, the city where which much of the film was shot.

Young dancers perform in Singapore

Young dancer and choreographer Hải Anh and her colleagues in HCM City are working to prepare for her performance at the 8th International Dancers & Choreographers’ Residency Festival (DanzINC Festival 2018) in Singapore next month.

Hà Nội’s first human settlement under threat

The Vườn Chuối archaeological site, though has been presumed to be the most important and largest-scale relic complex of the pre-Đông Sơn and Đông Sơn Cultures (700 BC - 100) in Vietnamese history, has constantly been under the brink of being wiped out. Vietnamese scientists have recently gathered at a seminar held by Hà Nội’s Department of Culture and Sports to discuss the values and measures to preserve the city’s invaluable archaeological treasure

Banksy’s lesser-known works on show in London

Street artist Banksy is known around the world for his simple graffiti stencils, often with a sharp political point, but a new London exhibition is an opportunity to discover his wider talents.

French comic books on show

An exhibition on French comic books will take place in Hà Nội with participation of famous comic painters Alexandre Clerisse và Aurelie Neyret.

VN second home to Korean Prof

After more than 40 years studying Vietnamese, Professor Ahn Kyong Hwan’s biggest joy is introducing Vietnamese history and culture to South Korean people.

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