Hanoi: Toad Fountain renovation project completed
The place now has a fresh new look, attracting tourists to Hanoi.
01:53, 2025/01/06
Vietnam crown AFF Cup 2024 following a thrilling win over Thailand
The Vietnamese national football team defeated Thailand at Rajamangala Stadium with a 5-3 aggregate score to claim the AFF Cup 2024 championship.
16:03, 2025/01/03
Hanoi recreates unique ritual of Thai ethnic minority
The distinctive cultural practice of the Thai ethnic minority is being re-enacted in Hanoi, offering visitors a chance to experience this fascinating tradition until January 31.
16:47, 2025/01/02
Hanoi announces entry fees for historic sites
Starting today, January 2, two historical landmarks in Hanoi's Old Quarter will charge admission to raise funds for the preservation of the city's cultural heritage.
09:42, 2014/07/08
Three famous Korean bands come to HCM in August
Three famous Korean bands , JYJ, T-Ara, 2NE1, are scheduled to perform and meet their fans in Ho Chi Minh City this August.
16:13, 2014/07/07
Vietnam’s gongs resound at Paris Tropical Carnival
The cultural space of gongs in the Central Highlands of Vietnam was introduced in the 2014 Paris Tropical Carnival, which took place in Paris’s Leon Blum Square on July 5.
16:05, 2014/07/07
Vietnam film festival held in France
The festival will introduce 15 Vietnamese flims including features, documentaries and animations to French audiences on July 1-6.
09:00, 2014/07/07
First motorbike swap meet to open in Vietnam
Motorcycle enthusiasts will have the chance to touch, see and feel the merchandise, or just chat with experienced motorcyclists about the hobby when a bike swap meet is due to open in HCM City later this month.
10:13, 2014/07/04
Truong Ngoc Anh charming in Paris
Truong Ngoc Anh, at the invitation of the organizing board, arrived in the French coastal city of Saint Malo on July 1 to participate in the Vietnam Film Festival in France, which lasts through July 6.
09:01, 2014/07/01
12 finalists enter into Sao Mai Diem Hen singing contest
The 12 finalists, who were selected from contestants in Ha Noi and HCM City, will be trained by well-known composer Anh Quan and singer My Linh.
12:09, 2014/06/26
Vietnam's 'Successful Lady' winner prosecuted for swindling
People’s Supreme Procuracy decided to prosecute Truong Thi Tuyet Nga, winner of Vietnam’s Successful Lady Contest 2009, for alleged swindling.
15:21, 2014/06/23
Young filmmaker and the world of documentary novels
Independent filmmaker Nguyen Thi Tham`s latest documentary Chuyen Di Cuoi Cung Cua Chi Phung (Madam Phung`s Last Journey) marks the first long documentary in her career.
15:09, 2014/06/23
Westlife's Shane Filan to perform in HCMC
Irish boy band singer Shane Filan will perform in HCM City on September 19, as part of his Asia tour called You and Me.
14:28, 2014/06/20
Wales singer to perform in Vietnam
The Welsh harpist, singer-songwriter Georgia Ruth and her band will play in Ho Chi Minh City on July 1.
14:22, 2014/06/20
Transformers 4 was broadcast live in HN and HCMC
Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City film fanatics will have the chance to watch a premier red carpet live stream of a famous Hollywood blockbuster “Transformer 4- Age of Extinction” which was broadcast live on MTV channel.
08:57, 2014/06/19
Ministry clampdown on "crude" lyrics
The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism said that they would deliver strict punishments to music websites and underground artists for publishing and performing songs with crude or sexual lyrics.
08:31, 2014/06/17
Veteran musician discusses difficulties developing authentic art
Vietnam still lacks real audiences for authentic music, as most attendees of shows come to “watch” instead of listening to music, said veteran musician Duong Thu in an interview.
14:41, 2014/06/16
Cinematographer to host lighting workshop
The Goethe Institute in Hanoi will host an intensive lighting workshop for filmmakers and cinematographers by cinematographer Jamie Maxtone-Graham from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on June 21 and 22.
09:11, 2014/06/13
Korean movie star welcomed in Vietnam
Famous Korean actress Park Bo Young arrived in HCM City on June 11 to attend a press conference on the launch of TOTO’s Film Making Class 2014, for students aged between 15 and 17.
18:38, 2014/06/12
Hanoi hosts Korean fashion exhibition “Four Seasons”
An exhibition on evening gowns designed by Shin Hye Kyung is set for staging at the Korean Cultural Centre in Vietnam from June 11-17.
08:41, 2014/06/12
Vietnam wins ASEAN Chess Champs
Bagging a total of 20 gold, 22 silver and 25 bronze medals, Vietnam defended its championship title at the 15th ASEAN + Age-Group Chess Championships 2014, which concluded in Macau, China, on June 11.
12:23, 2014/06/10
Thai beauty queen resigns under social media fire
Miss Universe Thailand has resigned less than a month into her reign after being harshly criticized on social media over her political comments and looks.
10:36, 2014/06/09
Miss VSAM 2014 awarded for Khanh Trang
Dao Nguyen Khanh Trang won first place in the Miss VSAM 2014 pageant, organised by the Vietnamese Students Association in Malaysia.
10:13, 2014/06/09
Reality shows struggle to retain viewers
Reality Television (RT) shows have been booming in Viet Nam, attracting excited audiences, but many people are now losing interest, despite these programmes following the format of their foreign counterparts.