Việt Nam News

Businessmen beware! Women are no longer content with just wearing the trousers. If Paris fashion catwalks on Tuesday are anything to go by, they are coming for your ties too.

Artists from Singapore Technology and Design University, Việt Nam’s Fine Arts Association, colleges in Hà Nội and local painters are collaborating on a coracle painting for an exhibition in Quảng Nam province’s Tam Thanh fishing village.

Three young Japanese travelers – Suzuki Yuuji, Hirano Ken and Takahashi Keisuke – paid a stop at the central city during their world Jinrikisha (hand-pulled rickshaw) tour yesterday.

Huế yesterday opened an exhibition showcasing the history of Việt Nam and Japan trade relations. The exhibition kicked off events ahead of a visit by the Japanese emperor and empress to the city this week.

Director Đặng Nhật Minh recently received Licorne d’Or d’Honneur (Golden Unicorn Award) at the 36th Amiens International Film Festival (FIFAM) for his life-long contribution to filmmaking. Parrallel to the awards ceremony, eight of his films were screened at the festival.

Over 150 Japanese cherry blossom trees will be on show during the Việt Nam-Japan Cultural Exchange Programme and cherry blossom exhibition that will take place at Lý Thái Tổ Garden on March 10-12.

Russian violinist Sima will perform in a show called “The Night of Queens” at the Air 360 Sky Lounge on March 8 to celebrate the International Women’s Day.

Chickenpox. A name that can make your skin crawl. The dreaded chickenpox season is almost upon us, with cases tending to spike between March and May.

The second national Đờn Ca Tài Tử (southern folk music) Festival will be held April 8-12 in the southern province of Bình Dương, according to the Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism.

Coming-of-age drama Moonlight celebrated its best picture Oscar Monday with the rest of Hollywood still reeling over an embarrassing mixup that threatened to eclipse a triumphant night for black cinema.

Spring time festivities that take place all over the country can be great occasions to enjoy the nation's cultural and culinary diversity. In Cao Bằng Province, some dishes made by the Tày and Nùng Ethnic minorities incorporate wild leaves and fruits not easily found elsewhere.

Famous Vietnamese writer Di Li’s latest book--featuring her notes from adventures in Asia and Europe--was presented to the public late last week.

More than 1,300 tickets of the newest Broadway musical-inspired production by Vietnamese director Nguyễn Phi Phi Anh has been sold out less than 48 hours.

The Hoàng Sa District People’s Committee will display a shipwreck that was rammed by Chinese boats in Vietnamese waters off the Hoàng Sa (Paracel) Archipelago at the city’s Hoàng Sa Museum.