Việt Nam News

Der Freischutz (The Maskman), a German romantic opera by Carl Maria von Weber, will premiere at the HCM City Opera House this weekend.

The New York Daily News, the century-old tabloid known for its provocative headlines, made its own news Monday by slashing half its editorial staff, in the latest retrenchment in the newspaper sector.

A circus performance dedicated to heroes who sacrificed their lives for national independence will take place on July 27 (Martyrs’ Day) in Hà Nội.

The Việt Nam National Administration of Tourism has launched the country’s official tourism portal, www.vietnam.travel, to deliver comprehensive information and inspiration for foreign travelers.

Sweet soup, soya bean curd or mixed jelly are popular snacks for Vietnamese people, especially in the hot days of summer. They all have things in common – they’re delicious, fresh and many of them contain one tasty ingredient: black grass jelly.

The world acclaimed Matilda the Musical will be performed in Việt Nam for the first time with new arrangement and direction.

The musicians of Reißner will carry with them their instruments, including tuba, trombone, trumpet, saxophone, clarinet, as well as a joyous mood.

Việt Nam will get its own mega girl group of 48 members in the J-pop style of the popular AKB48 in Japan.

Superstar Denzel Washington had never made a sequel in a career reaching back nearly four decades, but when he did, with the Sony/Columbia production of The Equalizer 2, it managed to open at the top of the North American box office.

Dozens of hot air balloons dot the skies over Italy's central Umbria region as enthusiasts gather from around the world for two weeks of friendly competition.

The fishing port in Quỳnh Phương in the central province of Nghệ An is awash with rubbish. — VNS Photo Việt Thanh

Twisting our ankles is a very common situation, especially when we are doing sports, using high heels, walking on the road or crossing the street. After a twist, our ankle will become painful and swollen and a purple mark or bruise might appear at the same side of the injured ligaments. This situation is medically known as an Ankle Sprain.

Veteran actress Hồng Nga, one of the region’s leading cải lương (reformed opera) performers, will stage a live show in HCM City next month. 

Singer Soobin Hoàng Sơn of Việt Nam is collaborating with singer and actress Park Jiyeon of South Korea to introduce a music video titled Đẹp Nhất Là Em (Between Us).  

Hồ Chí Minh Television (HTV), in co-operation with its partners, will broadcast a special music programme next week to mark the 71^st annual War Invalids and Martyrs Day on July 27.

Finalists of Miss Việt Nam Contest 2018 joined the  activity to clear rubbish on the Cửa Lò Beach, the central province of Nghệ An during July 19-22.

On the occasion of the French National Day, Ambassador Bertrand Lortholary sends a message to highlight the excellence of the Franco-Vietnamese relationship.

The saviour of Vietnamese tea has won hearts the first International Gourmet Tea Competition “Teas of the World” recently held by the Agency for the Valorisation of Agricultural Products in Paris.