Vietnam hosts International Piano Competition
The Vietnam International Piano Competition & Festival aims to become one of the most prestigious piano competitions and cultural events in the country.
17:23, 2024/11/20
Hang Ma Street gears up for festive season
Locals look forward to the holiday season, and Hanoi's Old Quarter is a hive of activity as Christmas preparations get underway.
19:02, 2024/11/18
Vietnamese national costumes are making a comeback
The "Bach Hoa Bo Hanh" or "Parade of Flowers" is a celebration of the Vietnamese national attire, showing young people's love and pride for the nation's cultural heritage.
15:54, 2024/11/11
Opening of international piano competition in Vietnam
The goal of the first-ever Vietnam International Piano Competition and Festival is to establish itself as one of the country's most prominent piano contests and cultural events.
11:27, 2014/03/04
2015 Viet Nam Top Hairstylist contest kicked off
The second season of the hairstylist contest follows a successful debut in 2013 and will include four rounds. The first round will take place from March 15 to May 15, with the final round to run from January 15 to April 20 next year.
11:09, 2014/03/04
String trio Samir Barris to held concerts in Vietnam
The string trio Samir Barris from Belgium will perform in Ha Noi, Hue and HCM City in March to celebrate the International Francophonie Day on March 20.
15:08, 2014/03/03
12 Years a Slave' wins Best Picture, 'Gravity' sweeps seven at Oscars
Harrowing historical drama 12 Years a Slave was crowned best picture Oscar on Sunday (US Time), while 3D space thriller Gravity was the top prize winner at the 86th Academy Awards with seven.
15:27, 2014/03/01
Vietnamese novels hit Japan best seller list
Novels – Kinh Van Hoa (kaleidoscope) and Cho Toi Xin Mot Ve Di Tuoi Tho (Give me a ticket to childhood)– penned by Nguyen Nhat Anh have been cited among Japan’s top best-sellers.
16:06, 2014/02/28
Lunch Beat comes to Vietnam
The Swedish Embassy held an event in Hanoi on February 27 called Lunch Beat for the first time in Vietnam, in which attendees use their lunch breaks to dance and eat.
10:32, 2014/02/27
Iranian films to be screened in Hanoi next month
Movie lovers will have an opportunity to enjoy entertaining film screenings followed by engaging discussions during the Iranian Film Week in the capital city from March 3-7.
10:39, 2014/02/25
Italian pianist Andrea Bonatta to held concerts in Vietnam
A successful conductor Andrea Bonatta, one of the most outstanding Italian pianists, will hold concerts in Viet Nam at 8pm at the Ha Noi Opera House on Febuary 25 and HCM City Opera House on Febuary 27.
15:24, 2014/02/21
Miss Ocean contest hopes to increase public awareness
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment has kicked off a national beauty contest in search of Miss Ocean, who will be the face of its marine environment protection projects.
11:18, 2014/02/20
“Star Academy” debuts Vietnamese edition
The VTV6 channel of Vietnam Television Station (VTV) will broadcast a Vietnamese edition of Star Academy - a highly successful television talent show based on the Spanish format produced by Endemol.
15:24, 2014/02/18
Vietnamese traditional music introduced to American students
Musician and singer Thanh Bui has just had an exchange to introduce the musical culture and traditional musical instruments of Vietnam to students on the cruise ship MV Explorer of the US.
10:07, 2014/02/18
Vietnamese model makes debut appearance on Vogue UK
Vietnam Next Top Model 2011 finalist Hoang Thuy has been inundated with invitations for2014 London Fashion Week and has been chosen to appear on the official website of Vogue UK.
11:06, 2014/02/17
Japanese winter festival opens in HCM City
Thousands of young locals are celebrating the Fuyu Matsuri winter festival at Ho Chi Minh City’s Youth Culture Theatre on February 15.
10:48, 2014/02/13
Vietnamese Poetry Day is being held in Hanoi
The 12th Vietnamese Poetry Day is being held at Temple of Literature in Hanoi on February 13-14.
15:07, 2014/02/12
Exhibition on traditional Vietnamese wedding in Berlin
Photos of wedding customs are displayed at the exhibition titled Hanh Phuc Ngot Ngao
14:53, 2014/02/12
New horror film on Valentine's Day: Qua Tim Mau
Famous comic actor and theatre director Thai Hoa appears to have further enhanced his talent in a leading role in the new horror film Qua Tim Mau (Vengeful Heart).
15:34, 2014/02/11
Hanoi set to host traditional festivities for ethnic groups
Several festivals held by various ethnic groups will be celebrated at the Culture Tourism Village of Vietnamese Ethnic Groups in Hanoi this month.
16:09, 2014/02/10
Sochi Olympics opened with a bang
The opening ceremony of the 2014 Winter Olympics got off to a shaky start in Sochi when an illuminated snowflake that was supposed to transform into the fifth glowing white Olympic ring failed to do so.
13:22, 2014/02/05
German film fest to begin screenings on Feb 21
The Goethe Institute in Hanoi will offer German films for public viewing at the end of this month, include a diverse mixture of successful German movies.
09:47, 2014/01/27
Vietnamese artists return home for Tet
Singers Phuong Dung and Giao Linh and many other Vietnamese overseas artists are travelling back to Vietnam for Tet (Lunar New Year) this year, and are set to perform in HCM City and elsewhere.
15:16, 2014/01/21
Paintings of Hanoi's peach blossoms
Paintings of Hanoi`s peach blossoms, the symbolic Tet flower of the North, by Nguyen Huu Khoa are being displayed at an exhibition called Dao Xuan (Spring Peach Blossoms) on January 20.