Balloon puppet popularity reaches new heights
Puppets made from balloons telling stories of princess, animals and the ocean are this summer's big hit - especially to the younger generation.
Bomb destruction
The 319 Explosive Ordnance Disposal Company under the Ministry of Defence on Monday discovered a 225-kg bomb in Quảng Thành Commune, Hải Hà District in the northern province of Quảng Ninh. The bomb has a diameter of 0.27m, is 1.54m in length and has 93kg of dynamite inside it. The company successfully moved the bomb to a safe place for further treatment. — VNA/VNS Photo Văn Đức
Lộn Xộn band wins Sing My Song contest
Lộn Xộn band was declared winner of the second season of Sing My Song contest for its hip-hop and rap song, Hmmm.
British historian to deliver talk on Huế City
British historian Tim Doling will deliver a talk on Nguyễn dynasty and its architectural heritage in HCM City on May 17.
Paris hosts beauty contest honouring áo dài
Phí Thị Thùy Linh was crowned Mrs Áo Dài Việt Nam, a contest to honour the beauty of the traditional costume.
Film on Mother Goddesses open for public viewing
A 108-episode film on the worship of Mother Goddesses will be showcased to the public this month.
Real’s Navas more scared of Cannes red carpet than Salah
Real Madrid goalkeeper Keylor Navas said on Sunday that he was more scared of walking the red carpet at the Cannes film festival than facing Liverpool's lethal striker Mohamed Salah.
Childish Gambino video targeting gun violence gets 100 million hits
A graphic music video by Childish Gambino has racked up more than 100 million views in just over a week on YouTube with its powerful takes on gun violence and racism.
Excavations begin on ancient sites
An excavation unearthed a section of foundation and wall of trench on the west and south of the Điện Hải Citadel in the city’s downtown following a restoration project starting last month.
Early intervention key to speech development in autism
A child who suffers from autism spectrum disorders struggles with communication, language, speech and sensory skills. These children often have unusual responses to sensory inputs. The article by Tiphaine de Torcy from Family Medical Practice, Hà Nội offers some advice to therapists and families who take care of children with autism spectrum disorders
Bình Dương Province and Penang to promote tourism
Vietnamese and Malaysian scholars have predicted an increase in tourism between Bình Dương Province and Penang, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Malaysia, following a conference held in the province on Friday.
Sand dunes of Quảng Bình
Besides beautiful beaches, immense white sand hills are other attractions to tourists in central province of Quảng Bình.
Hùng King statues must respect spiritual significance
Statues of Hùng Kings, a symbol of Vietnamese people’s ancestors, will be built up following a plan towards 2035 of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism.
K-pop contest comes to VN
Four young people and 15 bands will compete at the K-pop World Festival’s country round at the Việt Nam Youth Academy (VYA) tomorrow.
Exhibition reveals simple but great life of President Hồ
The house in which President Hồ Chí Minh spent the last moments of his simple life is spotlighted at an exhibition that opened yesterday in Hà Nội.
Concert organised to pay tribute to President Hồ
A music and dance performance will take place on May 18 in Hà Nội to celebrate the 128th birthday of late President Hồ Chí Minh.
Seminar talks ways to preserve folk music of northern minorities
A scientific seminar discussing ways to preserve folk music of ethnic minorities in the northern mountainous region took place in the province of Điện Biên on Thursday.
Arab Fashion Week eschews the abaya with resort-couture
As the abaya witnesses a global resurgence, the sixth edition of Arab Fashion Week has opened with fallen angels, Rococo corsets, cupcake headbands and nary a kaftan in sight.
Rock’N’Share 2018 raises fund for poor children
Rock’N’Share 2018 will be a chance for rock fans to enjoy performances of established rock bands and rockers in HCM City on May 13.
Chăm tower to be reinforced
The central province, in co-operation with the Institute for Conservation of Monuments under the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, will begin an urgent project to protect B3 tower in the UNESCO-recognised Mỹ Sơn Sanctuary from collapse before rainy season.
