Japanese expat falls for Vietnamese literature At first, he never imagined he would study in Việt Nam, but it was the locals’ hospitality and generosity enticed him to come back.

Poetry lovers commemorate late poets

A series of cultural and art events will be held from August 25 to September 1 in Hà Nội to commemorate poetry couple Lưu Quang Vũ and Xuân Quỳnh.

Artist brings work closer to public Ly Hoàng Ly is probably the first professional artist to exhibit her installation at a school in HCM City.

Rocking the boat of Vietnamese cuisine

The T-Art is celebrating its second birthday with a special event and a multitude of new upscale dishes added to the menu. The theme of the celebration is ‘Làng Chài’, or ‘Fishing Village’.

IUIGA's Inaugural Mooncake Collection - A Contemporary Tribute To Tradition IUIGA's Inaugural Mooncake Collection - A Contemporary Tribute To Tradition

IUIGA's Inaugural Mooncake Collection - A Contemporary Tribute To Tradition IUIGA's Inaugural Mooncake Collection - A Contemporary Tribute To Tradition

Children’s book industry needs more attention

While there are multiple books for children to choose from, only a few of them are written by young, local authors.

Author of epic Em ơi! Hà Nội Phố passes away, aged 93

Poet Phan Vũ, the author of the epic Em ơi! Hà Nội Phố that has been set to music for one of the most famous songs about Hà Nội, passed away yesterday at the age of 93 in HCM City after a long battle with illness.

A digital archive for ceremonial singing needed

Folk music researchers support the creation of a digital stock of ca trù (ceremonial singing) owned by a State-run agency to preserve the traditional artform and gather scattered materials owned by individual artists and researchers.

As December came

A short story by Tống Ngọc Hân