South Korean Literary (KL) Management will introduce and popularise the Vietnamese novel Những Ngã Tư Và Những Cột Đèn (Crossroads and Lamposts) at Book Fair Frankfurt in October.

Four films from Belgium’s Mons International Love Film Festival (FIFA Mons) will be screened free of charge in Hanoi from September 8-11.   

 The Vietnam Administration of Forestry in partnership with USAID announced the establishment of an elephant sanctuary in central Quang Nam province on September 7.

 Many visitors and tourism firms have complained about the VND400,000 (USD17.60) package to enter the Hanoi Opera House.

Ash and slag waste from thermal power plants in Quang Ninh Province is contaminating the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Ha Long Bay.

Da Nang has made a proposal to change the function of six projects, and reduce the scale of 10 others, in accordance with the master plan on the Son Tra National Tourism Complex in the Son Tra Peninsula. 

Police in HCM City are carrying out an investigation into the death threats sent to deputy chairman of District 1 People’s Committee, Doan Ngoc Hai. 

An independent group of six researchers who are working in Vietnam and other countries have announced a list of 49 top local universities on September 6.

 Tourism ministers from Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, Cambodia and Myanmar met at two important meetings in Ho Chi Minh City on September 7, as part of the 13th International Travel Expo in the city.

In autumn, tourists come to Sapa to get enthralled by its beautiful natural landscapes, and the atmosphere of peace and tranquility and simple life of indigenous people.

 Art lovers will have the chance to enjoy work by one of the most talented artists in Viet Nam today, the HCM City-based visual artist Le Hoang Bich Phuong, when her solo exhibition opens at Manzi from 6pm tomorrow.

 Tomorrow, Nha San Collective will open Remote Viewing – the first solo exhibition in Viet Nam by the Vietnamese-born German artist Sung Tieu.

Politburo member Truong Thi Mai and Gergely Gulyas, Vice President of the ruling party of Hungary signed an MoU on cooperation between CPV and the Fidesz on September 6. 

A network on building sustainable neighbourhoods was established between Vietnam and Belgium on Wednesday in the capital city. 

 Le Quang Liem’s undefeated streak ended on Wednesday after he lost to world No 41 Vidit Santosh Gujrathi in the second round’s first match of the Chess World Cup in Georgia.

 Commercial banks will be allowed to trade and provide foreign exchange services related to the casino business from next month.

VN’s economy is well positioned for growth in international trade and will continue to experience high growth over the next three to five years, said CEO of HSBC Vietnam, Pham Hong Hai.

 The Ministry of Planning and Investment has outlined three scenarios for economic growth next year as part of its preparation for developing a socio-economic plan.

 The Department of Preventive Medicine requested the healthcare sector and relevant agencies to conduct measures to tackle avian viruses, with the likelihood of outbreaks in the country still high.

VietNamNet Bridge - Phu Quoc Island in Kien Giang province, together with Van Don in Quang Ninh and Bac Van Phong in Khanh Hoa, has been chosen to develop a SEZ in the future.

Pa Ve Su Secondary School in Muong Te district, the northern mountainous province of Lai Chau welcomes 271 students in the 2017 - 2018 school year, including 175 boarding ones, despite difficulties.

Vietnam treasures and wishes to promote the friendship and multi-faceted cooperation with Egypt, especially in politics-diplomacy, culture, sports, tourism, and education-training, said NA Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan. 

 Nguyen Tien Minh of Vietnam won his first match at the Việt Nam Vietnam Open badminton tournament, beating Mek Narongrit of Thailand 21-14, 21-16 yesterday in HCM City.

 District X hosts show of local DJs, Music show honours late composer Pham Duy, Arts centre to present “Reallusion” dance performance, Improvisation with Domdom club

Vietnamese-born French director Tran Anh Hung will participate in the 2017 Tokyo International Film Festival (TIFF), which will be held from October 25 to November 3, as one of the most outstanding filmmakers in Southeast Asia.