Việt Nam News

Fans gathered in Manchester for a star-studded charity concert on Sunday, recalling victims of a suicide bomb attack following an Ariane Grande concert last month and vowing to face down fears of terrorism less than 24 hours after an assault in London claimed seven lives.

August through November, the so-called “wet months” in Hà Nội, are prime season for mosquito-borne diseases, the number of dengue fever cases in the capital has increased since the beginning of this year.

Howard&Sons Pyrotechnics from Australia and Italy’s Martarello – who had specular performances on the fourth night on Saturday – and Pyrotex Fireworx team from the UK have been named as the finalists of the 2017 Đà Nẵng International Fireworks Festival.

A special arts show raising funds for veteran Vietnamese artists will be held next Monday. The show, entitled Ấm Tình Nghệ Sĩ (Artists’ Affection), has already received tremendous support from performers across the country, many of whom have agreed to perform for free. Lương Thu Hương reports.

In a message on the occasion of Denmark’s Constitution Day, June 5, Ambassador Charlotte Laursen asserts that the country will play an active role in Viet Nam’s future development.

As prices remain steady, tourism growth looks rosy in this summer

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The first “book city” in the country opened on Thursday (June 1) in Thuận An Town in the southern province of Bình Dương.

The first-ever Việt Nam Jungle Marathon (VJM) was held in the Pù Luông Nature Reserve in the central province of Thanh Hóa (on May 26-28). The tournament attracted more than 300 runners from 32 nations competed with routes of 25km, 42km and 70km.

Young women and men from across the country are encouraged to take part in the second Việt Nam Fitness Model 2017, a national event featuring fitness enthusiasts.

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The Sài Gòn Zoo and Botanical Gardens (Sài Gòn Zoo) in HCM City’s District 1 on June 1 opened a new flamingo garden, mini water park and eatery area for visitors. 

An exhibition showcasing evidence that affirms Việt Nam’s sovereignty over Hoàng Sa (Paracel) and Trường Sa (Spratly) archipelagos opened on June 1 in Quảng Trị Province’s Cửa Tùng Town.

French photographer Réhahn Croquevielle will open his photo exhibition, The Ageless Beauty photography exhibition at Đà Nẵng’s Fine Arts Museum on June 6-18.

Ten-month-old Mykolas Pociunas crawled to victory on Thursday to be crowned Lithuania’s fastest toddler, lured across the finish line by a box of Lego plastic bricks.

An exhibition featuring 50 photos and paintings on the ‘We Love Sơn Trà and the red-shanked douc langur’,  opened yesterday at Đà Nẵng City’s Fine Arts Museum at 78 Lê Duẩn Street in marking the Children Day.

British pop star Robbie Williams and US group The Black Eyed Peas will join Ariana Grande at Sunday’s charity concert in Manchester for families of the victims of last week’s terror attack, organisers said.

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