Việt Nam and the Republic of Korea (RoK) should normalise people-to-people exchanges as soon as possible after suspension caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and collaborate to offer support to businesses affected by disrupted production, said Park Noh Wan, RoK Ambassador to Việt Nam.

The South Korea-based ASEAN Culture House (ACH) will hold a film festival showing films from ASEAN countries including Vietnamese movie Hai Phượng (Furie). 

This is thanks to the work of volunteers, led by  Phạm Văn Thiện, who have painted pictures on the walls of houses, restaurants and cafes.

Deputy Prime Minister Trịnh Đình Dũng and the Republic of Korea’s (RoK) Prime Minister Lee Nak-yeon agreed on measures to enhance mutual trust and understanding between Việt Nam and the RoK, boosting the bilateral relationship in a more effective and comprehensive manner.

Phạm Văn Thiện, the leader of a volunteer team from Đà Nẵng Technology College and other institutions has created art spaces for more than 100 cafes and bars in the central city since his first year studying at the college.

Hà Nội’s Old Quarter will host the opening of the traditional Mid-Autumn festival on Friday.

Vietnamese singer Vũ Cát Tường, who is popular among young Vietnamese music fans with hit songs like Don’t You Go, Vết Mưa (Trace of Rain) or Ngày Hôm Qua (Yesterday), will perform at the Asia Song Festival to be held at Busan Asiad Main Stadium in South Korea on October 2-3.

The 1st anniversary of ASEAN Culture House (ACH) will be held in Busan, South Korea with a wide range of culture activities and art performances.

Elder Nguyễn Bá Đạm won the Grand Prize for his books on Hà Nội at the 11th Bùi Xuân Phái Awards ceremony held yesterday at Vietnam News Agency.

A community centre has been opened in Tam Thanh Commune in co-operation with the UNESCO Office in Hà Nội to promote  tourism, cultural exchanges and artistic performances among the local community and tourists.