Local lacquer to take on the world

Vietnamese lacquer painting, or sơn mài, has become a precious and unique artistic craft over the course of thousands of years. Its global reputation is to be fostered now the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has officially approved a project on building and publicising a national brand for Vietnamese lacquer art by 2030.

Vietnamese photographer wins gold at international photo contest Photographer Phan Khánh won a gold award in the People/Culture category with her work entitled The Childrens Dancing With Gong and a silver one in Travel/Tourism category with Drying Fish.

Sri Lanka: A land so unique in its magical aura Việt Nam News introduces a story by the Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau on the 73rd Independence Day of Sri Lanka.

Playing the artistic long game

The latest works of artist Nguyễn Linh at an ongoing exhibition in Hà Nội expresses well the endless creativity he’s brought to light during his 40 years with brush in hand.

Handicraft artisans get honourable titles More than 70 handicraft artisans who have made considerable contributions to preserving traditional handicrafts were awarded honourable titles at a ceremony hosted by the Ministry of Industry and Commerce held in Hà Nội on Tuesday.

Exhibition on noted painter Bùi Xuân Phái opens in Hà Nội Fine art lovers have a chance to see the works of prominent painter Bùi Xuân Phái and corners of Hà Nội’s Old Quarter in an exhibition in the capital city.

Rural trade receives Government support

About 2.3 million people are currently involved in rural trade in Việt Nam, marking an increase of 300,000 people since 2017.

VN best art photos on display in HCM City

An exhibition featuring Việt Nam’s best fine art photos in 2020 has opened at the HCM City Fine Arts Museum.

DFA Awards 2020 Winners Announcement: 3 Design Trendsetters, 16 Young Designers and 197 Outstanding Projects Honoured for Design Excellence DFA Awards 2020 Winners Announcement: 3 Design Trendsetters, 16 Young Designers and 197 Outstanding Projects Honoured for Design Excellence

Hà Nội strives for 8 per cent growth in handicraft export turnover

The capital city wants to expand handicraft exports to an annual growth of 8 per cent in export turnover under a programme on promoting Hà Nội’s industrial development for over the next five years.