'Godzilla' stomps its way to a box-office lead

Warner Bros Godzilla: King of the Monsters stomped to the top of the box-office in its opening weekend in North American theatres, taking in an estimated US$49 million, industry watcher Exhibitor Relations reported.

'Godzilla' stomps its way to a box-office lead Warner Bros Godzilla: King of the Monsters stomped to the top of the box-office in its opening weekend in North American theatres, taking in an estimated US$49 million, industry watcher Exhibitor Relations reported.

Disney's live-action Aladdin casts a box-office spell

Aladdin apparently still has the old magic, as the new Disney film took in an estimated $86.1 million in the Friday-to-Sunday period in North America to lead all box-office offerings, industry watcher Exhibitor Relations reported.

Avengers still tops in N.America but Pikachu shows spark Avengers: Endgame led the North American box office for a third week running, but the cuddly creatures of a new Pokemon movie gave the superheroes a run for its money, industry watchers said Sunday.

Pimped-up pedicabs a tourist hit in historic Malaysian city

Decked out with flashing lights and cartoon characters, with loud music pumping, rickety bicycle rickshaws have become a hit with tourists visiting the historic Malaysian city of Malacca.

’Pikachu flower dragon’ gone from Hải Phòng

Hải Phòng City wants to welcome the New Year by shaping a look-like flower dragon in the city centre's Lê Hồng Phong Street.

Rare Pokemon card sells for record US$54,970 at auction

Rare Pokemon card sells for record $54,970 at auction

Japan – VN Fest features cosplay, anime and music

The 2016 Japan – Việt Nam Festival, an event that aims to promote tourism between the two countries, begins today at the HCM City’s September 23 Park.

Xuân La village preserves art of traditional rice powder figurines

The art of making tò he originated 300 years ago in Xuân La village, Phú Xuyên District, located about 40km from Hà Nội’s city centre. It remains the most well-known village in the country for preserving this unique art.

Toxic sticker sets sold near schools Chinese stickers containing phthalates – a group of toxic chemicals believed to be harmful to human health – are still being sold by street vendors and toy stores near primary schools in Ha Noi despite warnings from local agencies.