A love that echoes through the ages in poetry

Màu Tím Hoa Sim (The colour of myrtle flowers) is considered one of the most touching poems composed by poet Hữu Loan (1916-2010). It is a lament dedicated to Loan’s first wife Lê Đỗ Thị Ninh, who drowned in her homeland of Thanh Hóa Province in 1949.

Tougher fines for poor behaviour on social networks

Abusing social networks to post or share false information will soon carry fines of VNĐ10-20 million (US$430-860), according to a decree recently issued by Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc.

Established artist goes outside his comfort zone to draw women Artist Phạm Huy Thông's open studio last month displayed paintings he made in 2019. The event drew many visitors to come viewing his new work.

More opportunity and challenges for fine arts development, says new chairman

The Việt Nam Fine Arts Association's 9th National Congress was held successfully last month in Hà Nội. Artist Lương Xuân Đoàn was elected as its new chairman until 2024. 

Director wants better conditions for TV series production

Vietnamese television series are flourishing on the small screen, with Về Nhà Đi Con (Come Home, My Dear), Quỳnh Búp Bê (Quỳnh the Doll) and Cả Một Đời Ân Oán (Life of Love and Feud) all huge hits.

Film shoot about Vietnamese folk stories kicks off

First scenes of a film on Vietnamese folk stories by movie star and producer Ngô Thanh Vân were completed last week in Ninh Bình Province.  

Singers skyrocket to fame with creative mix of styles

Vietnamese singers are proving you don't have to be a well-established top act to take a generation by storm. One hit song performed in a new style like rap combined with contemporary folk can propel virtual unknowns to stardom.

Poetry writer aims to turn collection into movie

Nguyễn Huy Hoàng wrote the poem collection Quà Cho Con (Gift for Children), a favourite since its publication in 2016. Hoàng, who was recently appointed deputy director of the Việt Nam Film Institute, hopes to make a motion picture based on the collection.

Libraries look to the future Vũ Dương Thúy Ngà, director general of the Library Department, under the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, talks to Hà Nội Mới (New Hà Nội) newspaper about the legal obligation for libraries to share resources 

Music industry seeks better enforcement of copyright laws

Enforcement of the laws covering music copyright protection is needed to ensure the development of the Vietnamese music industry in the digital era, speakers said at a seminar on December 12 in HCM City.