Pre-teaser of film based on Tale of Kiều released

The pre-teaser of Kiều, a new film based on the 18th-century Vietnamese epic poem Truyện Kiều (The Tale of Kiều), was released on YouTube last weekend.

Mid-Autumn painting exhibition opens

An exhibition titled My Mid-Autumn Festival officially opened at the central city’s Fine Arts Museum on September 29, featuring 32 paintings by aspiring young artists.

Nom, Nom Vietnam - Episode 60: Water fern cake Bánh bèo is one of the most famous rice cake dishes in Hue, well loved for its soft, slightly chewy texture and its flavourful topping of shredded shrimp and pork crackling. It used to be served to royalty long ago, but now bánh bèo is certainly a treat that can be enjoyed by everyone.

The truth about COVID-19 Patient 17 in Việt Nam

The story of the 17th patient infected with SARS-CoV-2 in Việt Nam published on The New Yorker on September 21 has encountered public backlash due to its lack of objectivity.

The perils of refashioning a musical icon

Hà Lê was already known in Việt Nam’s underground music scene as a leading rapper, dancer, and choreographer. He was at the centre of a degree of controversy last year, after revealing that his new project, “Trịnh Contemporary”, was to bring a breath of fresh air to the music of renowned Vietnamese composer Trịnh Công Sơn, with rap perhaps on the cards.

Older villagers given key role in community tourism

The participation of older villagers, with their extensive experience in and knowledge of local customs and culture, has helped preserve local cultural and traditional values and at the same time boosted the tourism sector in the north-central province of Nghệ An.

Đà Nẵng returns to normal after COVID-19 outbreak The move came after the city's People’s Committee issued a legal document on Thursday announcing the city had controlled the risk of COVID-19.

Photos of Vietnamese tourism on display

The exhibition showcases 181 photos from the 'Explore Vietnam' photo contest launched by the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT) since January.

Central city approves biodiversity conservation Master Plan

The central city’s people's committee has approved the Master Plan on biodiversity conservation in 2030 in line with long-term socio-economic and sustainable development goals.

Hà Nội agriculture forecast to grow at least 3 per cent in 2021

Hà Nội’s agriculture sector is projected to grow at least 3 per cent in 2021 under a recently-issued plan on agriculture and rural development.