SEA Games opening ceremony to show essence of Việt Nam
The opening ceremony of the biggest sports event in Southeast Asia, the SEA Games, which will officially take place on May 12-23, is expected to present beautiful images of Vietnamese culture and tradition through the performances of thousands of Vietnamese artists.
What’s SUP!?: Stand-up paddle boarding makes a splash with young people in Ho Chi Minh City
Young people across Saigon are taking advantage of the city’s maze of rivers and canals by hitting the water on stand-up paddle boards
SEA Games stamp collection launched in capital city
A new stamp collection has been released to honour the upcoming 31st SEA Games to be held in Viet Nam from May 12-23.
Sơn Tùng M-TP’s new music video to be permanently deleted following controversy over suicidal content
“There’s No One At All”, the latest music video from Vietnamese singer Sơn Tung M-TP, will be permanently deleted and his company M-TP Entertainment fined VNĐ 70 million over the controversial violent and suicidal content, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism confirmed on Thursday.
HCM City set to host Travel Fair
The annual HCM City Travel Fair returns from May 14 to 17 at the Le Văn Tam Park in District 1, according to the city Department of Tourism.
Vietnamese photographers win int'l food photography awards
Three Vietnamese photographers have won prizes at the Pink Lady Food Photographer of the Year, the world's leading food photography competition.
Young talents urged to participate in national cải lương contest
Organisers are calling on young theatre artists to train and participate in the upcoming national traditional music contest, Trần Hữu Trang Cải Lương Talented Performers 2022.
Capital's tourism sector gears up for SEA Games
Ha Noi's Tourism Department and Hanoitourist have launched a bicycle tour titled “Foot Prints at Bat Trang Ancient Village”, aimed at visitors coming to the capital for the SEA Games.
Cuisine and craft festival in Hà Nội to celebrate SEA Games
A festival showcasing Ha Noi’s traditional cuisines and crafts will take place in the city from May 19-23, as part of the celebrations for the upcoming SEA Games.
Hotels in Hà Nội ready for SEA Games, although staff shortages remain
As the capital city gets set for the region's biggest sporting event, all sectors are gearing up their preparations for the event, including hospitality. Most hotels are ready, though many are facing staff shortages, due to fluctuations of the pandemic over the past two years.
Vietnamese idols to perform in musical series
Singers Trần Nguyễn Uyen Linh and Bui Nguyễn Trung Quan, who have become stars after competing at Vietnam Idol singing contest, will open Amo La Musica, a music program series that debuted in Ha Noi on May 20.
Battle of Điện Biên Phủ artwork to go on display in Hà Nội to celebrate 68th anniversary
To celebrate the 68th anniversary of the nation's greatest victory, the battle of Đien Bien Phủ (May 7, 1954), a large-scale oil on canvas painting by Mai Duy Minh will go on display at an exhibition in Ha Noi from Saturday.
