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Miss Supranational 2024: Indonesia triumphs, Vietnam's Lydie Vu falls short

In the early hours of July 7th, Harashta Haifa Zahra from Indonesia emerged victorious at the Miss Supranational 2024, beating out 67 other contestants. The first and second runners-up were from the USA and the Czech Republic, respectively.

'Mai' celebrated as Best Vietnamese Film at DANAFF II

The closing ceremony of the 2nd Da Nang Asian Film Festival (DANAFF II) took place on the evening of July 6, featuring an awards ceremony for various categories.

Vietnamese singers organize live shows despite big losses

Live shows always cost a lot of money, so singers will take a big loss if they cannot find sponsors. However, some famous artists have still ‘won big’, with tickets selling out.

Innovative views on tradition: Vietnamese artists reimagine Buddhas and fairies

Dive into the "Tram" exhibition, where Vietnamese contemporary artists showcase unique and unconventional takes on Buddhas and fairies at Quang San Art Museum.

First-ever international youth arts festival slated for August

The first-ever international youth arts festival is scheduled to take place this August to convey the message of friendship and create a platform for young people of Vietnam and other countries to show their talents.

The 2024 Da Nang Asian Film Festival draws moviegoers to the coastal city

The 2024 Da Nang Asian Film Festival (DANAFF II) takes place from July 2 to July 6, offering numerous first-rate films, and a packed event schedule full of in-depth discussions with international experts and filmmakers from all over the world.

Vietnamese contestant wins Mister Supranational Asia 2024 title

Vietnamese model Do Quang Tuyen brought home the Mister Supranational Asia 2024 title on the final night of the Mister Supranational 2024 male pageant held in Poland on July 5.

Vietnam-Japan Festival underway in Da Nang

The Vietnam-Japan Festival in the central beach city of Da Nang opened on July 4 evening.

Unique national costume for Vietnamese representative at Miss Supranational 2024

Lydie Vu has released several images of a brocade outfit which she will wear during the national costume competition at the Miss Supranational 2024 pageant, which is currently held in Poland.

Vietnam-Japan Culture Fest comes to Da Nang

Art troupes from Japan and Vietnam will perform in the Vietnam-Japan Cultural Festival showing all aspects of Japanese culture, from fashion to comic books, rock concerts to sports and of course food.

Vietnam and Laos seek UNESCO recognition for transboundary World Heritage site

Authorities of Khammouane of Laos and Quang Binh of Vietnam said that they are preparing a dossier for UNESCO recognition of Hin Namno National Park (Laos) and Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park (Vietnam) as a trans-boundary World Heritage Site.

Exploring folk culture through the art of Truong Dinh Huy

From July 5 to 9, the Center for Fine Arts and Photography Appraisal and Exhibition will host an exhibition by Truong Dinh Huy, titled "Dream," featuring 47 works on three main mediums: dó paper, gouache, and acrylic.

Self-taught Vietnamese doll-maker captivates foreign collectors

Find out how a Vietnamese university student transformed his hobby of making ball-jointed dolls into a thriving business.

Vietnamese, Singaporean artists launch project on performance art

A series of performance art workshops will take place in Hanoi to explore the very nature of 'performance art'.

Early 20th century Vietnam comes to life in rare color images

Impressive color photos taken by French photographer Leon Busy in the early 20th century reveal a fascinating glimpse into Vietnam during this period.

Vietnam's Lydie Vu impresses in Miss Supranational 2024 semi-finals

Lydie Vu and over 60 other contestants took the stage for the semi-final night of Miss Supranational 2024 on the evening of July 1.

Vietnam to host five performances of Shrek: The Musical in July and August

The YOUniverse, the organizer of Shrek: On National Tour, is bringing back the Broadway-style musical “Shrek: The Musical” to Vietnam with five performances in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City.

Hanoi announces 30 fireworks shows for October 9 to mark historic anniversary

The Hanoi People's Committee has announced plans to organize 30 fireworks displays across various districts at 9:30 p.m. on October 9, 2024, to celebrate the 70th anniversary of Capital Liberation Day.

Artisan in Ho Chi Minh City uses 24K gold to revive broken ceramics

In HCM City, Mr. Nguyen Le Uyen Vien meticulously uses 24K gold to patch and mend broken pieces, reviving souvenirs with new beauty.

Village goes crackers for rice paper

About 45 kilometres north of Hanoi, Tho Ha Village in Bac Giang Province is where rice paper and rice crackers are made. These speciality products have garnered a reputation that extends from northern to southern Vietnam and even abroad.