Supermoon
The ’supermoon’ seen from Hà Nội yesterday. The event is the closest the moon has come to Earth in almost seven decades and is the closest it will come to the planet until 2034. — VNA/VNS Photo Minh Đức
Italian, US artists to create works for Louvre Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi's Louvre museum said it was commissioning renowned artists Giuseppe Penone and Jenny Holzer to create artworks to be displayed at its grand opening next year.
Thousand dance for kindness
Nearly one thousand youngsters participated in the Dance for Kindness flash mob on Hà Nội’s pedestrian streets on Sunday to celebrate and promote World Kindness Day. The event also calls on people to overcome every circumstance and territorial, cultural and religious border to create a world of trust, belief and love.
Eclectic session band legend Leon Russell dead at 74
Leon Russell, who achieved rare fame as a session musician by playing with artists from The Rolling Stones to Elton John and pursuing his own eclectic career, has died. He was 74.
VN architect wins Asia prize
Vietnamese architect Hoàng Thúc Hào has recently become the first Vietnamese person to receive the SIA-Getz Architecture Prize for Emergent Architecture in Asia.
To your health: A mouldy issue
Exhibition on sculptural and architectural icons held to beautify the city
An exhibition and award ceremony of sculptural and architectural icons which are placed in front of head offices, buildings, urban zones, parks, public sites have been held at Hà Nội Museum last week.
World’s largest jade Buddha statue on display in Bình Dương
One of the world’s largest Buddha statues carved from precious jade will be displayed at Hội An Pagoda in Bình Dương Province from November 18-23.
Hà Nội turns page toward a new book street
The capital’s authorities have approved a plan to set up a fixed book street on December 19 Street, which links Hai Bà Trưng and Lý Thường Kiệt Street in downtown Hà Nội.
Veteran filmmaker to screen works in Hà Nội
Month of Canadian premium food products kicked off
Canadian culinary specialties will be presented at Savour Canadian Delights event in Hà Nội from now to November 18 as part of Canadian food branding series.
Water lily for foodies
People buy wild water lilies in Nhơn Hưng Commune, Tịnh Biên District in southern An Giang Province. The flower can be used to make various dishes. — VNA/VNS Photo Công Mạo
Thai community to celebrate Loi Krathong in HCM City
Loi Krathong, one of the most important festivals in Thailand, will be held at District 2 Thảo Điền Village on Sunday (Nov 13).
First VN Fitness Model Search 2016 opens
Women and men from across the country have been encouraged to take part in the Việt Nam Fitness Model Search 2016, the first national event featuring fitness enthusiasts.
Free circus gala to dazzle HCM City
More than 30 circus artists from different art troupes will entertain audiences at HCM City’s Sen Hồng (Pink Lotus) Stage with a free gala.
Legendary poet and songwriter Leonard Cohen dies at 82
Leonard Cohen, the storied musician and poet hailed as one of the most visionary artists of his generation, has died at age 82, it was announced.
Designer Stella McCartney unveils first menswear collection
Fashion designer Stella McCartney unveiled her first menswear collection on Thursday at London's famous Abbey Road recording studio, where she promised men a more free and fun wardrobe.
Phương My’s Spring Sumer 2017 "Pristine" collection closes the VIFW
HCM City-based designer Phương My awed Hà Nôi's fashion afficionados with freshness of spring and warmth of the summer 2017.
Dancer’s passion inspires VN youth
Even the most talented dancers can look like amateurs if they have never received proper training.
Ethnic Mông culture to be feted in Hà Nội
Buckwheat flowers from the northern province of Hà Giang will be showcased at Lý Thái Tổ Park in downtown Hà Nội during a three-day cultural festival of Mông people starting today.
