Online exhibition on President Ho Chi Minh opensAn exhibition on books and documents providing an overview of President Ho Chi Minh’s life and career opened on May 19 at the website trienlamsachhcm.book365.vn. The event lasts until May 30.
Da Nang’s Golden Bridge wins top prize at online photo contestTran Tuan Viet of Vietnam picked up the top prize of US$1,000 for his image of Cau Vang (Golden Bridge) in an online photo contest.
Photo of Vietnamese children wins Agora app contestA photo featuring Vietnamese children has been crowned the overall winner of the World’s Best Photo of Fun contest, #Fun2020, launched by the photo app Agora.
First-ever online book fair to be held in celebration of Vietnam Book DayA first-ever online book fair will be held from April 19 to May 20 in celebration of the seventh Vietnam Book Day, which falls on April 21 each year, due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
"I love Banh mi Sai Gon” week underway in HCM City“I love Banh mi Sai Gon” (I love Saigon bread) programme is taking place in Ho Chi Minh City from March 24 to 31.
Int’l cycling race cancelled because of COVID-19The Return to the Countryside Cycling Tournament - Gao Hat Ngoc Troi Cup has been cancelled due to ongoing fears surrounding the potential spread of the novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 that causes the acute respiratory disease (COVID-19), organisers have announced.
Youngsters make video to spread COVID-19 information to minoritiesA video clip by two young people is helping members of the Mong ethnic minority learn about COVID-19, providing accurate and useful information to prevent the spread of the virus.
HCM City launches 3rd International Dragon Dance festivalHo Chi Minh City has launched the 3rd International Unicorn-Lion-Dragon Dance Festival as part of its activities to promote tourism.
Vietnamese movie screened in Saudi ArabiaVietnamese movie “Cha cong con” (Father and Son) directed by Luong Dinh Dung is being screened in Saudi Arabia throughout February.
Bamboo Airways becomes sponsor of national football cupVietnam’s newest carrier Bamboo Airways will become the main sponsor of the 2020 national football cup.
New policy needed to preserve ethnic Khmer music formsWith the introduction of modern musical forms, the folk music of ethnic Khmer in the southern region has encountered multiple problems retaining its popular status.
HCM City’s Book Street celebrates 4th birthdayA group of Korean singers in early January shot a short film featuring Ho Chi Minh City and its culture as part of the 4th anniversary of HCM City Book Street, which is on Nguyen Van Binh street in District 1.
Young Vietnamese painter set sales records in USXeo Chu, a 12-year-old Vietnamese painter, is setting sales records with his colourful abstract paintings in the US, with some selling for more than 150,000 USD.
Christmas book fair opens in HCM CityMore than 60,000 copies of books from local and international publishers and distributors are being offered at FAHASA Festival 2019 at the HCM City Youth Cultural House until December 22.
SEA Game 30: Curtain falls, SEA Games flag goes to VietnamThe 30th Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games 30) in the Philippines ended with a spectacular music and light feast-inspired closing ceremony, and the official flag handover to Vietnam – the host of the 2021 event.
SEA Games 30: Vietnam win long-awaited gold in men’s footballVietnam won the first-ever Southeast Asian (SEA) Games gold medal after defeating their Indonesian rivals 3-0 in the final match in the Philippines on December 10.
PM congratulates women’s football team on SEA Games successPrime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc lavished his praise on the national women's football team after their resounding success in the final of the SEA Games against Thailand in Manila, the Philippines on December 8.
Fifth Vietnam – Japan cultural exchange festival endsThe fifth Vietnam - Japan cultural and trade exchange festival wrapped up in the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho on December 2.
SEA Games 30: Vietnam score thrilling 2-1 comeback win over IndonesiaThe Vietnamese men's U22 team made a comeback to defeat Indonesia 2-1 in their third match of Group B at the 30th Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games 30) in the Philippines on December 1.
Can Tho hosts Vietnam-Japan culture, trade exchangeThe 5th Vietnam-Japan culture and trade exchange programme to mark the 45th anniversary of diplomatic ties between the two countries kicked off in the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho on November 29.