Việt Nam News

The HCM City Department of Information and Communication plans to open more “book streets” to meet residents’ reading and entertainment demand.

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

Critically acclaimed pianist Nguyễn Bích Trà will perform in a concert at the HCM City Opera House on April 19.

A photo exhibition featuring 150 photos taken by 30 photographers with disabilities opened yesterday at the Museum of Vietnamese Women.

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.

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.

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.

After driving off the crowded National Highway 1A south of Hà Nội and passing through the  imposing welcome gate of Khoái Nội Village, one arrives at a peaceful village surrounded by endless green rice fields and red-tile roofed houses.

Famed Mexican-Spanish guitarist Mauricio Diaz Alvarez will give a concert at Hà Nội University on April 19.

There are around 1000 cherry trees on the island, which bloom brilliantly during Springtime months (January to April). The trees, imported from Japan and grown locally, are called higan sakura with “higan” meaning Spring in Japanese.

Photo of the day!

Journalist and photographer Giản Thanh Sơn has recently released a new photobook entitled Vị Thế Việt Nam (Việt Nam’s Status in the World), featuring the diplomatic work of Việt Nam’s former President, Trương Tấn Sang during his five-year term (2011-2016).

Three contemporary artists have been invited to participate in the concluding exhibition at Hà Nội Creativity City from April 14 to 28.

Two concerts at the HCM City Music Conservatory will feature Vietnamese and Korean artists this weekend.

A video competition, titled Australia-Unlocking potential, has been launched for students studying in Australia and Australian alumni in Việt Nam.

Carved painting

The Cannes Festival was due on Thursday to unveil which films have made the cut for its 70th birthday edition, where the silver screen’s finest will be vying for glory next month.