Vinschool students release first English book

An English book written by 11 young writers from grades 7 to 12 at the Vinschool Education System was released officially to the public and readers nationwide at the Hanoi Book Street on October 12.

Vietnamese publishers honoured at Book Street The HCM City Pedestrian Book Street Company on Saturday launched a week-long programme to honour Vietnamese publishers and promote the reading habit among the community.

HCM City hosts children's book fair

The first Book Fair for Children to recommend quality books by local and foreign authors for children of different ages is being held on HCM City's Pedestrian Book Street from September 27-29.

Photo contest highlights HCM City’s development Vietnamese photographers in Việt Nam and abroad are encouraged to join the photo contest, Bức Tranh Thành Phố Năm 2019 (Picture of the City in 2019), which aims to capture images of HCM City’s developments in culture, economy and integrations.

HCM City promotes reading culture among the community

Authorities in HCM City are promoting a reading culture in the community through a series of new programmes organised this year.

European Literature Days opens An exhibition featuring the best works from the European Characters in Việt Nam Contest opened yesterday to kick off European Literature Days 2019 in Hà Nội.

VN Book Day encourages reading habit

The annual Việt Nam Book Day (April 21) kicked off yesterday in Hà Nội with various activities at Thống Nhất Park and the National Library.

Firework performances slated for upcoming holiday

The People’s Committee of HCM City has approved three firework shows to celebrate the 44th Reunification Day (April 30) and Labour Day (May 1), national holidays in Việt Nam.

Đắk Lắk prepares to welcome coffee festival visitors

The Tây Nguyên (Central Highlands) province of Đắk Lắk is ready for the 7th Buôn Ma Thuột Coffee Festival which will begin tomorrow (March 9), according to its Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism.

Sharing is caring in terms of books

Book boxes along the streets of Germany and the sight of people reading while on the subways in Belgium greatly impressed Vietnamese PhD student Nguyễn Tuấn Nam during his time in Europe.