Japanese couple brightens wall; Tenor wins annual TV singing contest; Argentina Week boosts cultural links; Documents prove VN owns islands; Ho Chi Minh City locals enjoy French food

 Hollywood glitz descends on the Japanese capital this week as Tom Hanks, Robert de Niro and Francis Ford Coppola arrive for one of Asia's largest movie celebrations.

 Paris book exhibition delves into Viet Nam's identity in French culture; Website lets theatres pay to play; Ha Noi Opera House hosts four nights of chamber music

 The 18th National Film Festival will open two days later than scheduled, due to the State funeral being held for General Vo Nguyen Giap on Friday. The General passed away last Friday, aged 103.

 VietNamNet Bridge – A selection of motion pictures and documentaries spotlighting some of the country's most momentous occasions will be screened nationwide from August 17 to September 4.

Award-winning movie Pao's Story has kicked off the Vietnamese film festival in Perth, Australia as part of celebrations marking the 40th anniversary since diplomatic relations were formed