ASEAN photo contest launched by VJA

The Vietnam Journalism Association has launched the ‘ASEAN – One Community’ press photo contest, calling for the participation of members of press organisations within the ASEAN community including Việt Nam.

Greek Ambassador exhibits paintings of VN

The Greek Ambassador to Việt Nam, Nikos D Kanellos, is showcasing his paintings inspired by Vietnamese culture and nature at a solo exhibition entitled "Kanellos in Việt Nam".

Baroque ensemble to be led by DJ

Việt Nam National Academy of Music’s Grand Hall will host a concert combining baroque and electronic music on October 20. 

Oodles of VN noodles entice locals, foreigners

Vietnamese cuisine features dozens of noodle soups. Each region highlights its own specialities and local flavours. A bowl of noodle soup is a symphony in which every ingredient is arranged in precise harmony and in a fixed order. 

Frankfurt fair shakes up book world with art, tech gadgets

There will still be more books than you could ever read, but visitors to this week's Frankfurt Book Fair will also be invited to don virtual reality goggles, visit an interactive classroom and discover 3D-printed art as publishers plug into new technology.

New wave of TV cartoons urge children to save seas

Coral reefs may be dying off at an alarming rate and pollution and overfishing emptying the seas. But fear not. Help is at hand in the form of a new wave of cartoon superheroes determined to save the oceans.

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