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.
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.
09:42, 2014/01/21
Swedish band Vocalettes to perform ABBA hits
Swedish band Vocalettes will make their debut performance in Hanoi on January 22 to celebrate the 45th anniversary of Sweden-Vietnam diplomatic relations.
11:34, 2014/01/16
Agency announces best selling song of the year
The Vietnam Centre for Protection of Music Copyright (VCPMC) announced the best selling song of 2013, which brought in around VND164 million (USD7,759) in licensing fees.
15:40, 2014/01/15
Hollywood actors in Nepal to shoot Everest film
Hollywood actors Jake Gyllenhaal and Josh Brolin have arrived in Nepal to shoot a new film based on the Everest bestseller "Into Thin Air", a government official said.
16:55, 2014/01/14
Ronaldo ends Messi run with second Ballon d'Or
Cristiano Ronaldo ended the four-year dominance of Lionel Messi when he was awarded the 2013 FIFA Ballon d`Or in Zurich on Monday.
15:13, 2014/01/13
Ngo Thanh Van among top most beautiful women
Vietnamese model, actress and singer Ngo Thanh Van has been selected as one of the top most beautiful women in the world by website World Actuality.
14:55, 2014/01/12
Ministry lists top ten culture, sports and tourism event of the year
The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism announced the top 10 most outstanding events of 2013 in the sector.
15:46, 2014/01/08
Bac Lieu to host amateur singing festival
The first Don ca tai tu (amateur singing) festival is to be held in Bac Lieu city from April 20-24, according to the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism.
11:25, 2014/01/06
K-pop icon Rain makes comeback with new album
South Korean singer Rain, known as the "King of K-Pop", released his first album for four years as part of a long-awaited comeback after mandatory military service.
13:26, 2014/01/04
Binh Thuan to host Miss Vietnam Ocean
The Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism has authorised Binh Thuan province and the Vo Viet Chung Company to organize Miss Vietnam Ocean 2014.
13:53, 2014/01/02
Photos of late General Vo Nguyen Giap on display
An exhibition, which opened in Hanoi on January 1, displays 103 photos of legendary General Vo Nguyen Giap to mark his 100-day death anniversary.
10:38, 2014/01/02
Khanh Hoa to host Vietnam’s Miss Universe 2014
The Khanh Hoa Provincial People Committee and Hoan Vu Saigon Joint Stock Company reached a December 31 agreement designating Nha Trang City the host of Vietnam’s Miss Universe 2014.
09:32, 2013/12/30
100 publications win 2013 Vietnam Book Awards
The 2013 Vietnam Book Awards, run by the Vietnam Publishers Association, have honoured 100 of the year’s outstanding publications.
16:32, 2013/12/27
Top Ten Sports Events in 2013
Radio the Voice of Vietnam (VOV) has selected Vietnam’s top ten sporting moments in 2013.