An inspiration amid the online noise
From a first vlog four years ago that focused on matters facing young students studying abroad, Giang Ơi’s YouTube channel has evolved to boast more than 1.3 million subscribers, with Giang herself nominated for WeChoice Awards multiple times in succession. Her content over the years has
School children in Hau Giang’s remote area welcome new school
Students of the Kim Dong Primary School and representatives of the donors pose for a photo in front of the new facility – PHOTO: COURTESY OF SAIGONCHILDREN HCMC – More than 90 students from the Kim Dong Primary School in a remote area of Hau Giang Province can now enjoy new school facilities and
HCM City’s Book Street celebrates 5th birthday
A series of cultural and art programmes will be organised at the HCM City Book Street in District 1 to celebrate the street’s 5th birthday on January 9, and promote the reading habit among the community. Photo courtesy of HCM City Book Street HCM CITY A series of cultural and art programmes will
Famous writer opens his first art exhibition in Hà Nội
“Flutist” painted with oil on canvas, one of the 53 paintings on display at the exhibition. Photo courtesy of Nguyễn Quang Thiều HÀ NỘI Fifty-three paintings by Nguyễn Quang Thiều, president of the Vietnamese Writers’ Association, are on display in his first solo exhibition called Flutist at the
With COVID-19 under control, VN tourism sector banks on domestic travel
Tourists visit Trang An Landscape Complex by boats. — VNA/ Photo Minh Đuc HÀ NỘI — Viet Nam will continue to use flexible measures to stimulate the domestic tourism market as international borders remain shut due to the global COVID-19 pandemic, a top tourism official has said. Nguyễn Trung Khanh,
Bana ethnic community celebrates new crop
Celebrating a new harvest season is one of the biggest events of the year for the Ba Na ethnic minority in the Central Highlands region. The event includes a ceremony to thank heaven and earth, then festive activities to entertain the community. The oldest man in the village beats a drum to urge
Vietnamese celebrities cuss, netizens cry foul
Social media cussing by Vietnamese celebrities has upset both netizens and experts who are concerned that it sets a bad example for the youth. In a live-streamed video late last month, Misthy, or Le Thy Ngoc, a streamer with 5.75 million subscribers to her YouTube channel, was profane in
Miss Golf Vietnam 2021 starts
A press conference kicks off the Miss Golf Vietnam 2021 in HCM City. — Photo HCM CITY — The first Miss Golf Vietnam 2021 kicked off in HCM City on Thursday, with the aim of conveying basic to advanced knowledge about golf, while contributing to the promotion and development of the sport in the
Russian media highlights Vietnam’s preparation for 13th Party congress
Russian media have recently spotlighted Vietnam’s preparation for the 13th national congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV), as well as the country’s achievements in political, social and economic areas and external affairs. A commentary programme on the the Rassvet (Dawn) TV channel.
Central city gets two more National Treasures
Stature of Ganesha, one of the best-known and most worshipped deities in the Hindu pantheon, is on display at the Chăm Sculpture Museum in Đa Nẵng City. It was recognised as a National Treasure. Photo courtesy of Chăm Sculpture Museum ĐÀ NẴNG — Two sandstone statues – Ganesha and Gajasimha – which
Music researcher Nguyễn Vĩnh Bảo dies aged 103
Musician and researcher Nguyễn Vĩnh Bảo passed away at his home in Đồng Thap Province on Thursday. He was 103. Photo from baodongthap.vn ĐỒNG THÁP Musician and researcher Nguyễn Vĩnh Bảo passed away at his home in Đồng Thap Province on Thursday at the age of 103. Bảo made significant contributions
Vietnamese diaspora find US Capitol mayhem ‘unbelievable’
Vietnamese in the U.S. have reacted with shock at the violence and mayhem caused by a pro-Trump mob storming the Capitol. Nguyen Thanh Huong, 32, returned to her apartment in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday in shock after learning about the violence in the Capitol, which forced Mayor Muriel Bowser
