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Kong: Skull Island studio in Ninh Binh to open

 The studio where film Kong: Skull Island was shot in Ninh Binh Province is being restored and will open to tourists this Saturday, April 15. 

Vietnam cinematography lacks interesting works

 The Vietnamese cinematography is lacking high-quality works though the number of films made is on the rise and investment in the industry has been diverse, heard a workshop in Ho Chi Minh City on April 9.

VN History Museum rents out land to businesses

 As the National Museum of Vietnamese History in Hanoi is failing to attract visitors, it has increasingly become a venue for restaurants and wedding parties.

Vietnamese, German, Japanese artists to perform special concert

 Vietnamese artists will join German and Japanese peers in a special concert at the Opera House in Hanoi on April 14.

Palanquin procession to commemorate Hung Kings

A palanquin procession was solemnly held in Phu Tho province on April 4 as part of the Hung Kings Temple Festival. 

Blockbuster soundtracks to be performed at HCM City Opera House

 Best songs taken from blockbuster movies will be performed in a concert at HCM City Opera House on April 8-9.

Australia's best wineries showcased in Vietnam

 The Australian Embassy and Consul-General in Vietnam are hosting the second annual Taste of Australia promotion during the month of April 2017. 

Experts oppose staging MGI pageant inside cave

Experts in the country have opposed a proposal to set up a stage for Miss Grand International (MGI) inside a cave located in Quang Binh province’s heritage site.

Vietnam pays tribute to Polish architect Kazik

Hoi An residents in particular will never forget the priceless contributions made by Polish archaeologist and architect Kazimierz Kwiatkowsk to restoring the ancient town, My Son Sanctuary and Complex of Hue Monuments.

Vietnam beauty cast as lead in Myanmar’s movie

 First runner-up of Miss Vietnam 2014 Nguyen Tran Huyen My has agreed with a media company in Myanmar to take a leading  role in the movie “Bridge over cloud.”

Foreign electronics manufacturers fighting possible anti-dumping tariff on PCM/VCM

At recent session to gather opinion from parties related to the investigation to decide whether to apply anti-dumping tariff on some polyurethane-coated steel sheet and vinyl-coated metal products, big manufacturers asked to get them imported

Hollywood blockbuster director speaks out

 As Kong: Skull Island tops box offices worldwide and shatters records in Vietnam, its director, Jordan Vogt-Roberts, has taken on a new role: Vietnam’s Tourism Ambassador for the 2017-2020 tenure.

Exhibition of lacquer paintings featuring Mother Goddesses’ beauty opens in Hanoi

 A lacquer painting exhibition featuring the Vietnamese practices related to belief in Mother Goddesses is taking place in Hanoi’s Fine Arts Museum.

Nine Hanoian artists show artworks in HCM City

 The HCMC Museum of Fine Arts last week hosted a joint exhibition for nine artists from Hanoi to introduce to city viewers the culture of the north and Hanoi, reports Sai Gon Giai Phong.

Italian song, dance concert in Hanoi, HCM City

 A concert introducing Italian songs will take place at HCMC Conservatory of Music on March 19.

Vietnamese vocalist wins Russian vocal contest

Gifted vocalist Nguyen Bao Yen came first for her chamber music performances during an international competition held in Tyumen, Russia from February 23 to 26.

Story telling in folk music enthrals audiences

Outstanding performances of folk music that used to be played at the communual houses have helped music lovers experience the unique cultural atmosphere of villages in northern Vietnam. 

Vietnam’s sole operating oil refinery sets surprisingly low profit target for 2017

Binh Son Refining and Petrochemical Company Limited, the operator of Dung Quat Refinery, has set its pre-tax profit target at $73 million for 2017, which is a lot lower than its actual pre-tax profit of $219.45 million in 2016.

Foreign investors step up local company acquisitions

 The total spend by foreign investors to acquire shares of domestic companies has nearly quadrupled since early this year compared to the same period last year, showed a Foreign Investment Agency (FIA) report.

VNese photographers win 7 gold medals at WPG Grand Circuit 2017

 Vietnamese photographers have won seven gold medals at the International exhibition of Art Photography, WPG Grand Circuit 2017 that was held in Serbia - Bosnia and Herzegovina.