Two beauty queens in one night – a bit too much ?
Controversy has erupted over Vietnam crowing two new pageant queens in just one night, with the question being asked yet again: does the country hold too many beauty contests ?
Singer permitted to perform live from home balcony
After being fined for failing to apply in advance for a permit to sing live from his own balcony, singer Tuan Hung has been officially authorized to do so again.
Owner arrested in reminiscent fire in Vietnam karaoke bar
The owner of a karaoke bar in Vietnam has been arrested after a fire broke out which resulted in the death of 32 people.
Vietnam karaoke bar fire kills 12
At least 12 people have died and 40 others have been injured in a fire at a karaoke bar in southern Vietnam, state media reports say.
Hanoi seeks to develop night economy
With the recent inauguration of many pedestrian streets, themed spaces, and night tours, authorities in Hanoi hope to give the city’s night economy a major boost.
Hanoi allows karaokes, bars, massage venues to reopen from April 8
Hanoi’s authorities will allow the reopening of karaokes, bars, massage venues and gaming centres from April 8, according to the city’s latest Covid-19 adaptation plan released on April 6 afternoon.
A year on, Hanoi reopens walking streets
Several streets surrounding the Hoan Kiem Lake in the heart of Hanoi will revert to the weekend practice of becoming walking streets starting Friday.
Billboard to release two music charts on Vietnam market
Billboard Vietnam will launch two music charts, Vietnam Hot 100 and Top Vietnamese Songs, on Jan. 14, 2022.
HCMC to reopen bars, dance clubs on Jan 10
HCMC will reopen its bars, dance clubs and karaoke parlors from Monday next week (January 10) after eight months of suspension due to Covid-19.
Filmmakers’ revival plot dampened by Covid
Though cinemas have reopened in most parts of the country after a months-long lockdown, filmmakers are hesitant to release their movies, fearing losses.
Oppression, statelessness, demolition themes drive Vietnam projects at Southeast Asia Film Lab – Singapore
Diverse aspects of the human condition are key drivers of the projects from Vietnam selected at the Southeast Asia Film Lab, which is part of the Singapore Media Festival.
Discos, karaoke shops, massage parlors back to service in Vietnam’s Khanh Hoa
Authorities in Vietnam’s south-central province of Khanh Hoa have allowed local discos, karaoke shops, and massage parlors to reopen starting Tuesday, after more than six months of suspension to curb the spread of COVID-19.
Saigonese drop their guard despite threat of Covid resurgence
Restaurants and public places in HCMC are again crowded with people ignoring social distancing rules and authorities’ warnings about a resurgence of Covid-19.
‘Iron Man’ to star in adaptation of award winning Vietnamese-American novel
After leaving Marvel Cinematic Universe, Robert Downey Jr. will star in and co-produce the series adaptation of Viet Thanh Nguyen’s Pulitzer Prize-winning book, ‘The Sympathizer.’
Covid-19 deals fresh blow to Saigon’s tourist street
The latest closure of bars, discotheques and karaoke parlors following a resurgence in Covid-19 leaves nighttime business on Saigon’s iconic Bui Vien Street despairing.
HCMC bars, karaoke parlors to close amid Covid threat
All bars, discotheques and karaoke parlors in Ho Chi Minh City have been ordered closed from Friday evening in the latest Covid-19 containment effort.
On ear-splitting karaoke and noise pollution in Vietnam
They should have compulsory singing lessons, shouldn’t they ?
Bombarded Saigonese yearn to consign the din to the bin
The noise pollution created by traffic, constructions and ‘entertainment’ establishments are leaving many HCMC residents constantly longing for some silent relief.
Hanoi reopens historical sites, walking streets
Authorities in Hanoi allowed historical sites to reopen from Monday while its popular walking streets near Hoan Kiem (Sword) Lake will resume operation from Friday.
Displacement and identity come into play in the Vietnam-set drama ‘Monsoon’
Faint memories of a distant homeland flood a Vietnam-born, British gay man in Hong Khaou’s “Monsoon,” an authentic and gorgeous character study about the trauma of displacement, conflicted cultural identity and the parts of ourselves that feel almost forgotten. Laden…
Ho Chi Minh City’s ‘backpacker area’ struggles to revive as COVID-19 restrictions ease
It has taken a while for dining and entertainment businesses in the ‘backpacker area’ in downtown Ho Chi Minh City, which used to be teemed with commotion and activity prior to the two COVID-19 outbreaks, to adapt to a new…
Overcrowding amid pandemic leads to closure of bars, karaoke parlors in Hanoi
Hanoi has shut certain bars and karaoke parlors deemed too crowded amid the Covid-19 pandemic, a mere week after their reopening.
People cram into bars after Hanoi allows them to reopen
Hanoi’s famous Ta Hien beer street was packed with people on the first Friday night after bars were allowed to reopen.
Hanoi considers allowing overnight services to boost night-time economy
Authorities in Hanoi are seeking feedback for a pilot scheme to allow recreational establishments in Hoan Kiem area to stay open past midnight.
HCMC reopens bars, dance clubs as coronavirus put under control
HCMC authorities allowed 180 bars and dance clubs to resume operations from 6 p.m. Monday after over a month of closure to curb the second Covid-19 wave.
Vietnam lotto shows just the ticket for marginalised LGBT community
Each night that Nha Vy steps proudly on stage in her traditional Vietnamese ao dai, or sometimes mini dress and heels, memories grow fainter of the taunts she endured as a transgender woman in her rural village.