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
Stunning Europe-like check-in spots in Vietnam
Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, many visitors cannot embark on overseas tours. Nevertheless, you can still enjoy Europe-like check-in corners in the following places in Vietnam.
HBSO hosts New Year’s concert 2021
The HCM City Ballet Symphony Orchestra and Opera (HBSO) will launch a concert featuring dance, arias, and orchestral works from well-known operas to welcome the New Year at the city’s Opera House on January 9. Photo courtesy of HBSO HCM CITY The HCM City Ballet Symphony Orchestra and Opera (HBSO)
Film screening of Mozart’s opera Così fan tutte to be held
A scene from Mozart’s comic opera Così fan tutte (All Women Do the Same), staged by the UK’s Royal Opera House in 2010, which will be screened at the Culture Cafe Salon Saturday on January 10. File photo from A film screening of the comic opera Così fan tutte (All Women Do the Same), staged […]
Jarai artists sing and tell indigenous tales
Rơ Chăm Tih (third left) plays a musical instrument together with other Jarai men. Together with Ksor Sep, the artist will play traditional Jarai musical instruments, sing and tell the audience Jarai tales at Manzi tomorrow night. Photo tinhuygialai.org.vn HÀ NỘI — Manzi will host a special night
Vietnamese traditional and contemporary music night
A music night featuring Đong Kinh Cổ Nhạc (Ancient Music Group of Tonkin) and the Hanoi New Music Ensemble will take place at L’Espace on January 8. HÀ NỘI — Đong Kinh Cổ Nhạc (Ancient Music Group of Tonkin) will team up together with Hanoi New Music Ensemble to present a traditional and
Micha makes a journey of a lifetime
Minh Phương After seeing his colleague lose the fight for life and die of cancer at the age of just 63, Micha Richard realised that life was indeed very short. So the 24-year-old architect from Switzerland decided the time had come to hit the road. Richard gave up his job and came up with the plan
