VietNamNet Bridge – The Department of Fire Fighting and Prevention Police will inspect all bars and dance halls throughout the country to ensure they are safe from fires.

The Department of Culture - Sports and Tourism of Ho Chi Minh City is drafting a discos and karaoke parlor planning, under which new discotheques and karaoke bars may be licensed based on the demands and proposals of each district.

Germany's largest cultural event –Oktoberfest – will be replicated in Ha Noi on October 24 and 25.

 Vietnamese photographer Le Duy Hoang won third prize at the Hamdan International Photography Award (HIPA) for his black-and-white photography.

 Duc Tuan to perform at Da Nang theatre; Singing competition open to overseas Vietnamese; Binh Quoi village river tours present HCM City in new light; Cartoon show for kids