Parisians seek UNESCO heritage status for bistros, cafes

A group of Parisians has launched a campaign for UNESCO to award cultural heritage status to the French capital's bistros and cafe terraces, almost three years after terror attacks in the French capital which left 130 people dead, some of them gunned down in cafes and restaurants.

Telefilm expo opens in HCM City

The sixth Việt Nam International Exhibition on Film and Television Technology - Telefilm 2018, yesterday opened at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Centre (SECC) in HCM City’s District 7 from June 7-9.

Joy

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Hollywood plans Bob Marley biopic

The story of Bob Marley, the Jamaican superstar who in his short life brought reggae into the global mainstream, is set to become a Hollywood biopic.

American poet loves VN folk songs

John Balaban’s warm smile, friendly manner, sincerity and especially his profound knowledge of Vietnamese folk songs and literature has made him a close friend to many Vietnamese scholars.

FVH to host city walks

The Friends of Vietnam Heritage will organise two English-speaking city walks during the weekend.

Chicken and Cumbia at Indika

Indika Saigon will host the Chicken and Cumbia event from 6pm to 10pm on June 7 at 41 Nguyễn Văn Giai Street in District 1.

Bumper crop

A woman is happy with a bumper maize crop in the northern mountainous province of Cao Bằng. — VNS Photo Đoàn Tùng

Tour companies need to adapt to cater to millennials: experts

With young adults born between 1980 and 1998 now accounting for 38 per cent of Việt nam’s population, their travelling and sightseeing preferences are having an impact on the tourism industry, and many companies are trying to cater to this profitable demographic.

Ethnic village celebrates Central Highlands’ culture

Some important rituals of the ethnic people in the Central Highlands region will be reflected during an event held at the Việt Nam National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism, in the Đồng Mô tourism area of Sơn Tây Town, Hà Nội, this June.

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