Finger bone points to early humans in Arabia

The research, published in the journal Nature Ecology & Evolution, challenged a long-held consensus that humans started to move en masse from our birthplace in Africa only about 60,000 years ago, with a few small, unsuccessful migrations before.

 

Comedy drama a top-grossing Việt Nam film

Now showing in cinemas, Những Tháng Năm Rực Rỡ (Go-Go Sister) is one of two movies released this year that have been included in the five top grossing Vietnamese films.

Orchid exhibition in Lai Châu Province

Hundreds of flower lovers flocked to an orchid festival titled Lai Châu Fragrance and Colours held in northern city of Lai Châu over the weekend. Lai Châu Province is considered a territory of valuable orchid species especially Hoàng Thảo Kèn (Dendrobium Lituiflorum) and Hoàng Thảo U Lồi (Dendrobium Wardianum). The exhibition gathered both professional flower collectors and flower fans.

‘Quiet Place’ makes a lot of noise in North American debut

Horror-thriller A Quiet Place, a movie featuring barely three minutes of dialogue, made a resounding debut in North American theaters over the three-day weekend, taking in an estimated US$50 million, industry tracker Exhibitor Relations said on Sunday. 

Fusion band to perform in capital

The "Transplanted" band will perform at a concert of fusion music featuring different instruments from Việt Nam, Morocco, France and Australia in Hà Nội today.

To your health: Orthopedic care for children

Children with complex pediatric problems, such as developmental delay, skeletal dysplasias or other syndromes, are usually best managed by a multidisciplinary medical and surgical team.

Arts festival brings performance to new spaces

The Krossing Over Arts Festival (KOAF) will feature a series of interdisciplinary and collaborative performances along with a plethora of artist talks, dance workshops, and international film screenings on April 16-22 in HCM City.

UNESCO to help protecting heritage

UNESCO Representative to Việt Nam Michael Croft yesterday revealed to local media that the office intends to coordinate with Vietnamese government agencies to further push dialogue on tourism development, particularly with regard to the preservation of heritage sites.

Lost on Lý Sơn Island

Lý Sơn Island District is a must visit spot for anyone looking for sun, sea and sand - or a little garlic.

Mountainous children

Children in their house in Mộc Châu District, the northern mountainous province of Sơn La. — VNS Photo Việt Thanh

Middle East Comic Con kicks off in Dubai

In a traditional robe, dark sunglasses and a fake moustache, the cosplayer lurked in the corner posing as an FBI agent in the Middle East: welcome to Comic Con in Dubai.

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