Việt Nam News

A fine arts and photo exhibition on General Võ Nguyên Giáp (1911-2013) has opened in downtown Hà Nội to celebrate his birth anniversary that falls on August 25.

Writer Bảo Ninh, who penned Nỗi Buồn Chiến Tranh (The Sorrow of War), will receive a noble literary award in South Korea on September 2. The Sim Hun Literary Award is given to Asian writers who have shown great interest in peace and justice through their literary works.

A collection of 50 colour photos taken by former Việt Nam News Agency (VNA)’s photojournalist, Vũ Công Điền, will be on display in the ancient Hội An city on August 26 to September 5th.

Located about 6km from central of Cần Thơ City, Sơn Islet has become a favourite destination for tourists keen to discover the waterways of the Mekong Delta.

A showcase featuring works under US$1,000 or less by 20 Vietnamese artists opens at Craig Thomas Gallery in HCM City today. 
 

Authorities at agencies managing heritage sites should change their mindset in order to better conserve relics recognised as heritage sites, experts have said.

Children swim in An Ninh Commune, Tuy An District, the central province of Phú Yên. – VNA/VNS Photo Lê Châu Đạo

A seminar conducted by artist Nguyễn Ban Ga and researcher Trần Quang Đức will be held on Sunday as part of a series being organised to raise awareness about contemporary Việt Nam and to promote dialogue and collaboration among different fields and communities.

Thanh Chiêm Palace (1602-1883) was a cradle of Vietnamese romanized script and the priest Francisco de Pina (1585-1625) was the founder of the modern writing system of the Vietnamese language.

A jazz festival within rocket range of jihadist fighters might sound offbeat but organisers of Israel’s Red Sea Jazz Festival are confident no missiles will rain on their parade.

A poor Philippine fisherman found what is thought to be the world’s largest pearl, but hid it under his bed for a decade without knowing its worth, local authorities said.

Hardcore Việt Nam will host underground music and art festival, Hardcore United 3: Open the Pit, at the 3A Station on September 3

Thirty contestants will compete for the Miss Việt Nam 2016 title at a grand finale at Phú Thọ Indoor Stadium on Sunday.

Exhibition Hanoi – The Future Metropolis with the participation of curators Sylvie Fanchette, Emmanuel Cerise, and Amelie Codugnella will be held at L’Espace from September 1.

The Centre for Assistance and Development of Movie Talents (TPD) will present two screenings of the Vietnamese award-winning documentary Chuyến Đi Cuối Cùng Của Chị Phụng (The Last Journey of Madam Phụng).

The Hà Nội Contemporary Dance Troupe will present a contemporary dance show at The Factory Contemporary Art Center on August 26 and 27.

Part of the series Street Art Fair organised by Hanoi Creative City (HNCC) since February, the Graffiti Festival 2016 will be held on Sunday.

A dance festival for children aged 8-15 will be held for the first time to encourage young people to take up dancing.