Award-winning writer and translator passes away

Award-winning writer Nguyễn Xuân Khánh passed away due to natural causes at his home on Saturday in Hà Nội. He was 88 years old. 

President Phúc hosts Việt Nam Buddhist Sangha leaders

President Nguyễn Xuân Phúc on Thursday hosted a reception for a delegation from the Việt Nam Buddhist Sangha (VBS) led by Most Venerable Thích Thiện Nhơn, Chairman of its Executive Council.

Vibrant Pakistan To mark Pakistan's National Day (March 23), Việt Nam News introduces a piece by Ambassador Samina Mehtab of Pakistan to Việt Nam

Paintings on sacred fig leaves are popular gifts

Colourful paintings depicting Buddhism and folk paintings on small sacred fig leaves are being bought as decorations.

Buddhism festival recognised as National Intangible Heritage The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has recognised the annual Quán Thế Âm (Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva) Festival in Đà Nẵng’s Ngũ Hành Sơn district as National Intangible Heritage.

Sri Lanka: A land so unique in its magical aura Việt Nam News introduces a story by the Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau on the 73rd Independence Day of Sri Lanka.

Buddhism contributes to Việt Nam's socio-economic development Promoting patriotic traditions and positive human values, Việt Nam Buddhism has made many contributions to society in different fields, Nguyễn Phúc Nguyên, head of the Department of Buddhist Affairs – Government Committee for Religious Affairs, said at a conference held on January 10.

Shanxi Shows Its New Charm of Cultural and Tourism Integration at China International Travel Mart 2020 Shanxi Shows Its New Charm of Cultural and Tourism Integration at China International Travel Mart 2020

Cultural talk about Việt Nam’s sacred guardian animal The Friends of Vietnam Heritage on Sunday will hold a talk about nghê – a sacred animal that guards temples, communal houses in Việt Nam. The talk is to honour the Việt Nam’s Cultural Heritage Day on November 23.

Serenity found just a short hop away

Ninh Bình province in Việt Nam’s north is the perfect spot for a one-day getaway out of Hà Nội, with various tourist landmarks all within striking distance of the capital city and just waiting to be discovered.