Life & Style

Researcher launches uniquely in-depth book on slipper orchids

Tuesday, Apr 08, 2025

A Vietnamese-English bilingual book on slipper orchids has been published by Thế Giới (World) Publishing House, the result of a huge volume of research by an outstanding scientist inspired by the love of the flower.

Artist

AI- generated music video to be released to mark 50 years of national reunification

Friday, Mar 21, 2025

Blending AI technology, augmented reality (AR), and 3D animation, the musical video aims to tell the story of the liberation of the South and national reunification in a bold and modern style - highlighting the nation’s unyielding spirit and pride.

Life & Style

Tây Ninh seeks to boost tourism with a range of festivals

Monday, Mar 17, 2025

The southeastern province of Tây Ninh expects to attract a large number of tourists with a series of upcoming events.

Faces of VN

Young Vietnamese talent wins first prize at international music competition

Thursday, Feb 20, 2025

Nguyễn Lee Hiếu has surpassed thousands of international contestants to win first prize at the 19th ZhongSin International Music Competition held in Singapore.

Entertainment

Việt Nam's 'GameVerse' 2025 game festival begins in HCM City

Tuesday, Feb 18, 2025

Vietnam GameVerse 2025 will feature a game exhibition, industry products and services, live gaming tournaments, a cosplay competition and a parade dedicated to the cosplay community.

Life & Style

First-ever spring trains offer special services for Tết

Monday, Jan 20, 2025

The two trains one leaving from Hà Nội heading to HCM City, and the other going in the opposite direction depart for the first time on Lunar New Year''s Eve.

Entertainment

Veteran musicians honoured at 2024 Blue Wave

Thursday, Dec 26, 2024

Famous musicians Bảo Chấn and Dương Thụ, who played a key role in Vietnamese contemporary music, were honoured at the 2024 Làn Sóng Xanh (Blue Wave) by Voice of HCM City People (VOH). 

Travel

Huế tourism revenues up by 8%

Tuesday, May 10, 2016

In the first quarter the central province of Thừa Thiên Huế reported tourism earnings of VNĐ737 billion (US$33.5 million), an increase of 8 per cent year-on-year.

News

VN, Japan celebrate cultural ties

Friday, Nov 20, 2015

An event for cultural and commercial exchange between Viet Nam and Japan kicked off yesterday in the Mekong City of Can Tho''s Ninh Kieu District.

News

Binh Quoi Resort No 1 wins Golden Spoon cooking award

Saturday, Oct 31, 2015

Binh Quoi Resort No 1 in HCM City''s Binh Thanh District won first prize in the semi-final round of the third annual Chiec Thia Vang (Golden Spoon) cooking contest.

News

City launches design contest

Saturday, Mar 14, 2015

The HCM City Department of Tourism and the Handicrafts and Wood Industry Association of HCM City have instituted a handicrafts and gifts design contest in which the theme is the city''s distinctive features.

News

Da Nang launches tourism portal

Monday, Sep 15, 2014

This central city''s Culture, Sport and Tourism Department has launched its latest online tourism information portal following an eight-month trial period to further boost its tourism industry.

News

Academy trains youths in animation production skills

Thursday, Aug 07, 2014

The Comic Media Academy (CMA) opened earlier this week in HCM City will act as a professional training centre for young people that are interested in comic-based or animated films.

News

Vietnamese bartender takes part in world bartender competition

Thursday, May 29, 2014

Le Thanh Tung, a bartender from the Chill Skybar in HCM City, won the title "Best bartender in Viet Nam" during the Southeast Asia round of the Diageo Reserve World Class 2014 competition.

News

Experts criticise arts development plan

Saturday, May 24, 2014

Many participants at a recent Ha Noi seminar on the performing arts were not satisfied with a master plan to develop the entertainment industry.