Hollywood honors actor and veteran activist Gary Sinise
Oscar-nominated actor and longtime armed forces champion Gary Sinise was honored on Monday with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in a markedly military ceremony.
Miss Grand International to be held in resort, not cave
Miss Grand International 2017 will be held from October 5 to 26 in a resort in Đồng Hới City instead of Thiên Đường (Paradise) Cave as planned before, according to Director of the Tourism Department of Quảng Bình province, Hồ An Phong.
Traditional Musical Instrumentalist and Ensemble Festival opens
The Traditional Musical Instrumentalist and Ensemble Festival 2017 began in Thanh Hóa city, the central province of Thanh Hóa on April 15.
Film screening and panel discussion about autistic children in Hà Nội
A film about autistic children will be screened on Saturday in Hà Nội, followed by a discussion about autism with international health experts working at Family Medical Practice Hanoi.
Journalist releases book about Italy
Italy lovers will have the opportunity to indulge in the country’s culture and lifestyle through journalist Trương Anh Ngọc’s latest book – Nghín Ngày Nước Ý, Nghìn Ngày Yêu (Thousand Days in Italy, Thousand Days of Love).
Historical defensive construction recognised as national relic
Hải Vân Gate, which sits atop its namesake mountain pass in central Việt Nam, separating Đà Nẵng City and Thừa Thiên-Huế Province, has been recognised as a national relic.
Musicians chase fame on west Africa’s musical islands
Every April, the tiny island capital of Cape Verde is taken over for a week by musicians of all stripes, trailing dreams of record deals and sold-out stadiums.
Record-breaking debut for newest ’Fast and Furious’ flick
The Fate of the Furious debuted in super-high gear this weekend, taking in US$100.2 million on North American screens and roaring to record global revenues of more than a half-billion dollars, industry analysts estimated on Sunday.
Vietnamese, Korean film-makers work on Three Wishes project
Director, producer and actress Việt Trinh of HCM City is working with Korean partners to produce the film Ba Điều Ước (Three Wishes), expected to be released later for the Christmas season.
HCM City to launch more book streets
The HCM City Department of Information and Communication plans to open more “book streets” to meet residents’ reading and entertainment demand.
The limbo of being a third culture kid
Currently there are millions of third culture kids in international schools around the world; others in Embassy schools; yearly countless numbers return to their passport countries of origin. Educational psychologists explain once home there are three basic things all children need: Belonging, Recognition and Connection.
Việt Nam Int’l Fashion Week to feature foreign designers
Eight foreign fashion designers will join 12 Vietnamese colleagues during the fourth Việt Nam International Fashion Week 2017 (VNIFW) to be held this month in HCM City.
Exhibition on Hải Phòng opens in HCM City
An exhibition “Hải Phòng – Nơi Đầu Sóng” (Hải Phòng – The Wavefront) opened at the HCM City War Remnants Museum on Saturday to celebrate the 42nd anniversary of Liberation Day (April 30) and the 127th birthday of President Hồ Chí Minh (May 19).
Bamboo bridge
Women cross a bamboo bridge over the Nậm Mu Stream in Bản Bo Commune, Tam Đường District in the northern mountainous province of Lai Châu. – VNA/VNS Photo Nguyễn Công Hải
Pianist Trà to play at Opera House
Critically acclaimed pianist Nguyễn Bích Trà will perform in a concert at the HCM City Opera House on April 19.
Photo exhibition showcases works by Vietnamese with disabilities
A photo exhibition featuring 150 photos taken by 30 photographers with disabilities opened yesterday at the Museum of Vietnamese Women.
Brazilian artist paints ’biggest’ ever mural
Many painters struggle to get their work viewed but Brazilian street artist Eduardo Kobra won’t have a problem -- his most recent work is billed as the biggest in the world.
With buzz-filled lineup, Coachella hopes to keep dominating
The Coachella festival kicks off on Friday with performances from Lady Gaga and Kendrick Lamar and its highest-ever attendance as it weathers growing competition in the live music world.
HN Opera House to resound with Spanish music
Journalist’s war account published in English
The English version of the historical-non-fiction book Biên Bản Chiến Tranh 1-2-3-4.75 (A War Account 1-2-3-4.75) by journalist-writer Trần Mai Hạnh recently hit bookshelves in Hà Nội and HCM City.
