Việt Nam News

Two Vietnamese architecture companies won special mention by the International Union of Architects (UIA) for their "Friendly and Inclusive Spaces".

Huế yesterday held a grand ritual ceremony to remember the victims of a French massacre on the day the citadel of the Nguyễn Dynasty (1802-1945) fell into the hands of French colonists in 1885.

An ethnic minority man smiles happily. — VNS Photo Việt Thanh

Thirty paintings of renowned Vietnamese artist Nguyễn Tư Nghiêm (1922-2016) are being exhibited in downtown Hà Nội to commemorate his first death anniversary.

Around 40 artefacts that were used by royal members of the Nguyễn Dynasty (1802-1945) are on display at the Lâm Đồng provincial museum.

The Miracle choir and orchestra is Việt Nam’s only representative in the Human Kind international charity single, released and distributed worldwide by Universal Music Operations.

Spain’s royal family joined politicians and the bullfighting world on Sunday in mourning matador Ivan Fandino, gored to death in a fight in France.

Pop diva Beyonce and her rap mogul husband Jay Z have welcomed twins, the US singer’s father tweeted on Sunday, appearing to confirm the arrival of new additions to a music family that already includes five-year-old Blue Ivy.

Images of wet rice cultivation, which not only fed the people but also created a traditional culture – the Red River civilisation of Việt people, have been replicated vividly in the newest show of the Hà Nội-based stage director Việt Tú.

The 2017 Korea – Việt Nam Film Industry Network, held in co-operation with the Việt Nam and South Korea film industries, closed yesterday (June 16) in HCM City. 

Ever seen the exhausted runners staggering around Hoàn Kiếm Lake, Hà Nội on a hot summers evening? Outdoor exercise can be challenging when the temperature soars and the pall of humidity descends on the city. So stay safe during hot-weather exercise by drinking enough fluids, wearing proper clothing and timing your workout to avoid extreme dehydration.

Two Loving Stars, a musical that combines K-Pop and Opera, will be staged for the first time in the central city on June 22-24, marking the 25^th anniversary of Việt Nam - South Korea diplomatic ties.

The once-beautiful beach is now marred by thousands of sandbags. The local tourism industry now faces various issues to attract investment and visitors. Even multi-million dollar resorts and hotels have been abandoned, with many slowly falling into ruin as the sea swallows large swaths of land.

State-owned and private art troupes in HCM City are asking the city government to invest in construction and renovation of theatres to meet market demand.

People have opportunity to enjoy quintessential food of Việt Nam and dozen other countries including France, Japan, Argentina in Hà Nội Culinary Cultural Exchange event held in Hà Nội on Friday and Saturday.

More than 300,000 copies of books and 3,000 student and office accessories are on display at Summer Book Festival 2017, which opened on Friday (June 16) at the HCM City Exhibition House in District 1.