Ho Chi Minh City launches first-ever nighttime water bus service
Ho Chi Minh City’s first nighttime water bus tour has been launched on the Saigon River
Local paintings go on display in Đà Nẵng
An exhibition of 48 wood carvings; wood sculptures; and oil, acrylic and watercolour paintings that were created by 44 artists are on display for the public at the central city’s Fine Arts Museum.
Việt Nam, Denmark exchange knowledge on sustainable cities
An exhibition titled ‘Nordic Sustainable Cities’ showcasing successful green projects in Denmark and other Nordic countries is open to the public in Ha Noi to celebrate the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Viet Nam and Denmark.
HCM City seeks approval for flights for foreigners, opens night river-bus route
The HCM City People’s Committee is seeking the government’s approval to welcome international tourists via commercial flights to and from Tan Sơn Nhất International Airport beginning this month.
TV show seeks best rock band in VN
Twenty-two leading bands of the Vietnamese rock music scene will compete in a reality TV music show called Rock Viet which will choose the best rock band in the country.
Vietnamese blockbuster to compete at Oscars 2022
Bố Gia (Dad, I’m Sorry), a blockbuster by Trấn Thanh Town of HCM City, will compete in the Best Foreign Language Film Category at the Oscar awards ceremony scheduled in March 2022.
Ho Chi Minh City café brings chill camping vibes
Inspired by his passion for camping, Khuong Duy opened his camping-themed coffee shop on the rooftop of a two-story house in Thu Duc City
Vietnamese graduate builds board game thesis showcasing traditional clothing
The board game was built on the theme of traditional Vietnamese costumes
National Anthem in AFF Cup matches no longer to be muted
Next Sports, the copyright holder of the AFF Cup 2020 and the YouTube channel that broadcasts the tournament live in Viet Nam, has announced that the Vietnamese anthem will be played during the national team's subsequent matches, instead of being muted like against Laos on December 6.
Renowned song-writer passes away, aged 72
Song-writer Nguyễn Phu Quang, who was famous for songs about Ha Noi, passed away on December 8 at the age of 72 after undergoing two years of treatment for diabetes.
Literature lecturer chooses philosophy book to translate
Literature lecturer Nguyễn Thị Minh is also a translator of classic philosophy books. She is co-founder of The Ladder - an academy space for the community. Nhan Dan Cuối Tuần (People's Weekend) reporter Lý Uyen spoke to her after the release of her latest book translation of Antigone's Claim by
Music videos performed by hearing impaired
A music video by the hearing impaired people has been launched, and is aimed at improving the rights of the Vietnamese deaf community.
