Hà Nội jails seven in bank fraud case Seven people involved in a bank loan fraud were sentenced to prison by a court in Hà Nội on Thursday.

Painter Lê Quốc Huy opens private exhibition in Hà Nội

Vietnamese contemporary painter Lê Quốc Huy has opened his second private exhibition at Việt Nam Fine Arts Museum, 66 Nguyễn Thái Học Street on August 15

Silent cityscapes a surprise TV hit A television programme that captures city scenes without comment has been well received by city residents.

Eight men sentenced for disturbing public order The People's Court in Bac Giang City, capital of northern Bac Giang Province on Wednesday sentenced eight men to jail for disturbing public order and attacking civil service officers.

Special centre to validate fine arts The Vietnamese fine-arts world has been plagued by fake paintings, raising the necessity for a special centre to concentrate on verifying artwork. Vietnamese fine arts may be rather young in comparison with other countries, but it still remains susceptible to forgeries and trade in fake paintings.