Chinese troops arrive in Ho Chi Minh City for Vietnam’s historic reunification parade
A delegation of 118 Chinese soldiers and military officials arrived in Ho Chi Minh City on Friday to join Vietnam’s upcoming national parade, commemorating 50 years since the country’s reunification.
US bars its diplomats from attending Vietnam war anniversary events
U.S. Ambassador Mark Knapper had planned to attend events commemorating the 50th anniversary of the fall of Saigon.
Vietnam invites China, Laos, Cambodia to send troops for Reunification Day parade
Vietnam has extended an invitation to the defense ministries of China, Laos, and Cambodia to send military personnel to participate in the country’s Reunification Day parade on April 30.
Foreigners intrigued by Vietnam’s take on Valentine’s Day
While stopping at a red light in HCMC, Daniel Thompson, 30, was struck by the sight of sidewalks overflowing with flowers and gifts.
International aerospace players jockey for Vietnam defence sales
Major western aerospace companies see potential to sell military aircraft and helicopters in Vietnam. Companies such as Airbus Defence & Space, Boeing, Embraer, and Lockheed Martin plan to attend this week’s Vietnam International Defence Expo, which is taking place from…
Việt Nam-France business exchange, trade promotion workshop held in Paris
A trade promotion and business exchange workshop between Vietnamese and French enterprises was held in Paris on October 21 as part of the Vietnamese Goods Week in France.
Vietnam Digital Industry and Trade Summit 2024 slated for next month
The Việt Nam Digital Industry and Trade Summit 2024 will take place in Hà Nội on November 21, aiming to help businesses with their digital transformation.
US, Russia to attend Vietnamese military expo
Dozens of countries, including the U.S., Russia, Japan and South Korea, plan to participate in the Vietnam Defense Expo at the end of the year.
Vietnamese film ‘Glorious Ashes’ to compete for 2024 Oscar
Vietnam’s national film evaluation council has chosen ‘Tro Tan Ruc Ro’ (Glorious Ashes) as the country’s entry for the preliminary round of the 2024 Oscar for Best International Feature.
France-Vietnam job fair held in HCM City, offering over 200 jobs
A France-Vietnam Job Fair was held in Ho Chi Minh City on May 13 by the French Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Vietnam (CCIFV) and the Institute of Cultural Exchange with France (IDECAF).
Vietnamese film advances to Oscars shortlist for first time
« Nhung Dua Tre Trong Suong » (Children of the Mist) by Ha Le Diem is among 15 entries shortlisted for the Documentary Feature category at the 95th Academy Awards.
The domestic political optics of Vietnam’s international defense expo
The well-attended December 8-10 event was part of a broader public relations strategy designed to capture the hearts and minds of the Vietnamese public.
Vietnamese painter holds solo exhibition in France
More than 30 oil paintings by Thuy Nguyen will be displayed in France at a solo exhibition called « Floating In The Nothingness » from September 24 to December 31.
Vietnamese movie to vie for honors at S Korean film festival
« Memento Mori: Land » is Vietnam’s entry at the 27th Busan International Film Festival in South Korea in October.
Facing up to some ugly truths about beauty contests
Beauty pageants in Vietnam seem to have become pedantic – excessively focused on height, weight, hair length, curves and so on. Is this what beauty is all about? Far from it.
Controversy over ‘too many’ as beauty pageants proliferate
There has been an explosion in the number of beauty pageants, with nearly 20 of them held in the first half of this year alone.
Sotheby’s to organise first exhibition in Vietnam
“Timeless Souls: Beyond the Voyage – Hon Xua Ben La”, the first exhibition by Sotheby’s in Vietnam, will take place at Park Hyatt Saigon in Ho Chi Minh City from July 11-14.
Vietnam eyes 140 gold medals at 31st SEA Games
Vietnam is striving for 140 gold, 77 silver and 71 bronze medals at the 31st Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games 31), to be hosted by the country this May.
Southeast Asian Games in Vietnam rescheduled for May 2022 due to COVID-19 wave
The event will now run from 12-23 May next year, according to a report on the Vietnam Olympics Committee website, citing a decision made by deputy prime minister Vu Duc Dam
Southeast Asian Games in Vietnam postponed over coronavirus
The Southeast Asian Games, which were due to take place in Vietnam this year, have been postponed because of the pandemic and will most likely be held in 2022, a member of the organising council said Thursday.
Hue cancels month-long festival amid new Covid outbreak
Authorities in Hue Town Wednesday decided to cancel the biennial Hue Traditional Craft Festival as a safeguard against the spread of Covid-19.
More localities suspend festivals as Covid-19 risks loom large
Port city Hai Phong and Quang Nam Province, home to ancient town Hoi An, canceled all large-scale festivals amid high Covid-19 risks.
Vietnam suspends major spring festivals as coronavirus stalks Lunar New Year
Long-standing spring festivals in northern Vietnam have been suspended to prevent gatherings amid the complicated development of local Covid-19 outbreaks.
HCMC cancels firework shows for Lunar New Year
Authorities in HCMC decided to suspend firework shows on Lunar New Year’s Eve, a long-standing tradition, to limit crowds amid the latest Covid-19 outbreak.
Flower festival in Saigon’s Phu My Hung scaled down for COVID-19 prevention
The Phu My Hung Spring Flower Festival 2021 still opened on Thursday in the Phu My Hung New Urban Area, one of the wealthiest neighborhoods in Ho Chi Minh City, but on a smaller scale than previous years after it had been planned for…
Artists demand compensation after Vietnam exhibition fiasco
Many artists including sculptors and painters are demanding compensation for works damaged and lost during the Vietnam Fine Arts Exhibition.