The show Hoi An Memories, the largest outdoor visual arts performance ever in Vietnam recalls the memories of Hoi An as a prosperous trading port over a 400-year period.

 Nguyen Nhat Anh, Director of Nha Nam Culture and Communications JSC, one of the most popular publishing houses in Vietnam, was named a Knight of France on August 16 for his contributions to introducing French ideology in the Asian country.

The first Vietnam Puppetry Festival opened on Nguyen Hue Pedestrian street, Ho Chi Minh City, on August 16 with the participation of six theatres. 

 A group of artists from Viet Nam known as Art Labor and Joan Jonas will attend the 57th Carnegie International at the Carnegie Museum of Art in Pittsburgh, the US.

 An exhibition showcasing documents related to ‘nghê’, a Vietnam’s mythical lion, is taking place in the central coastal city of Da Nang.

Manzi Art Space will host Sommerabend, a chamber concert featuring the best cellists of Hà Nội and their friends from Japan. 

 Miss Universe Viet Nam 2017 H’Hen Nie has been named an ambassador for Room to Read, a global non-profit organisation focused on literacy and girls’ education.

 Visitors to Phan Rang-Thap Cham in the south central province of Ninh Thuan can’t help enjoying beautiful landscapes and exploring the most interesting things at traditional craft villages.

 The third national festival of professional magicians is scheduled to take place at the Ho Chi Minh City Opera House from October 14-15.

 Two Vietnamese photographers – Dao Tan Phat and Le Duc Toai - have won gold medals at the Third International Circular of Photography “Grand M.S.M Circuit 2018”.

Renowned cheo (popular opera) artists will perform together in the classic cheo play entitled Quan Am Thi Kinh (Goddess of Mercy) which will be staged at the ViEt Nam Cheo Theatre on August 25.

 The Hanoi August Old Book Fair will take place at the Culture and Arts Exhibition Centre between August 16 and 19.

 More than 20 Vietnamese and foreign classical musicians will perform at the Vietnam Connection Music Festival 2018 at the HCM City Opera House this weekend.

 Former British football player Michael Owen has been in Ho Chi Minh City to meet fans and introduce his own fashion brand.

French photographer Nicolas Cornet has visited more than 30 old Buddhist temples across Vietnam over the last three years to keep their beauties in photos recently published in a photo book. 

 Around 20 prominent international artists will perform at three special concerts at the Ho Chi Minh City Ballet Symphony Orchestra and Opera (HBSO) on August 18 and 19.

 Hanoi launched 'hop-on hop-off' bus service for the first time in May, aiming to boost tourism.

 Thanh Trang has been invited to judge the Miss All Nations Pageant 2018 in China.

 Five renowned artists from different nations will participate in the International FingerStyle Guitar Festival, which will get underway at the Vietnam Youth Theatre on August 25.

 A concert featuring Korean percussionist Gina Hyungi Lee will take place at Soul Live Project Complex in Ho Chi Minh City’s district 3 on August 17.