Nghệ An teachers visit student homes despite epidemic

Schools across the country have been closed for three weeks due to coronavirus (COVID-19), but teachers in remote mountainous areas in central Nghệ An Province have not taken any time off.

Something new out of something old

Stories from old-fashioned books are becoming part of the modern world. This is because a pair of twins and their cousin have been putting them on YouTube videos. They call themselves 1977 Vlog.

Việt Nam ensures tourist safety amid coronavirus Tourism agencies based in Hà Nội have been asked to cancel tours to areas affected by novel coronavirus (COVID-19) and refuse tourists from those affected zones. The request is one measure taken by authorities in Hà Nội to ensure the safety of tourists during the epidemic.

Artist shows off miniature paintings Artist Vũ Đình Tuấn is displaying his miniature paintings for the first time at an exhibition which opened in Hà Nội on February 19. 

Artist explores relationship between past and present through colonial art

An installation exhibition entitled Nước Xanh Non Biếc (Green River Blue Mountain) at the French Cultural Centre (L'Espace) is the result of artist Lê Giang's three-month residency at the Cité Internationale des Arts in Paris. 

Coronavirus offers chance to rethink teaching approach

The coronavirus has led to an unprecedentedly long school closure in Việt Nam, but on the other hand, it has offered educators opportunities to think about solutions for distance learning, not only to response to epidemics but also suit the changing demands of learners.

HCM City drama troupes eye more musical productions

Drama troupes in HCM City are focusing on attracting audiences and tourists by staging more musical productions.

New centre for fine art development launched The Lunet Art Development and Sponsorship Centre will contribute to promoting art development and preserving the cultural characteristics of Việt Nam, the centre's art director Luneta Phan said at a launch ceremony in Hà Nội. 

Czech-Vietnamese encyclopaedia wins Dictionary of the Year award

The six-volume Czech-Vietnamese encyclopaedia has won the “Dictionary of the Year 2020” award by the Union of Interpreters and Translators (JTP).

Vloggers with a new twist on classical literature

Their first clip, inspired by Old Man Hạc, received more than 8.3 million views after just two months, causing '1977 Vlog' to become a viral search keyword on the internet.