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Postage stamp issued on ASEAN’s 50th founding anniversary

The Ministry of Information and Communications and VNPT on August 8 launched a postage stamp themed “National Flower” to mark the 50th founding anniversary of ASEAN.

Photos depict Vietnamese women’s grace in traditional costumes

 Nguyen Quoc Dung, a Hanoian painter and photographer has introduced his photobook called “Fading Season”. 

Top Vietnamese designer to showcase at New York Fashion Week

When it comes to exclusivity in fashion, New York City Fashion Week is just about as select as it gets - and one of the four main fashion weeks (New York, London, Milan and Paris).

From traditional to modern ‘Tò He’

Vietnamese people are familiar with Tò he (or toy figurines), which has long been a traditional toy for children. Yet, they know little about its origin and how it is made.

ASEAN song contest to be held

 Pop singers from ASEAN countries and China, South Korea and Japan will attend the ASEAN+3 Song Contest which will take place from August 19-20 in Thanh Hoa Province.

Art project to fund girls’ education in Asia

 An art photography project, I Femme, has been launched to help poor girls access education and to fund schools for poor children in Viet Nam, India and Nepal.

Hanoi book street becomes most popular destination

 Hanoi book street has recently become one of the favorite destinations for Hanoi’s readers since its launch three months ago.

French photographer works to advertise Vietnam ethnic culture to the world

 Réhahn Croquevielle admitted that he had a “crush” on Vietnam after his first visit to the country in 2007. 

10 ASEAN Photo Trophy Winners

10 photos representing 10 ASEAN countries are selected from the exhibition "ASEAN countries and people" in celebration of the 50th anniversary of the establishment of ASEAN.

Vietnamese cartoons dream of hitting box office

While foreign cartoons are very popular with viewers and bring a lot of box office revenue, Vietnamese animations only reach audiences via television or the internet. 

First-ever overnight Halloween EDM Fest launches in Vietnam

 For the first time ever, an overnight electronic dance Halloween music festival titled ‘Highway to Hell’ will transpire this October 28-29 at Tantraland Dong Mo, reports the Dantri online newspaper.

The Pa Ko ethnic group

 The Pa Ko is an ethnic group scattered across the provinces of Quang Tri and Thua Thien-Hue. The Pa Ko live in harmony with nature, which is reflected in their lifestyle, customs, and culture.

Dong Ngac village, the land of laureates

 Dong Ngac Village is famous for exemplifying ancient architectural features of the northern region and for being the home of many high-ranking mandarins during the feudal period in Vietnam.

Sol Art director Dang Chau Anh develops chorus art in Vietnam

 A Vietnamese children’s ensemble led by Dang Chau Anh won gold medals at the International Choir Competition in Hoi An and the International Johannes Brahms Choir Festival in Germany in 2017.

Thach Xa bamboo dragonflies

 Modern life and technology have brought many comforts to human kind. However, for many people, simple and ordinary toys like bamboo dragonflies still hold some luster. 

Many international talents to join VNCMF 2017

 The 3rd Vietnam Connection Music Festival (VNCMF) 2017, Vietnam’s largest classical music event, will be held from August 12-26 in Hanoi, Hue, HCM City, with the participation of many international talents.

Movie ‘Girl From Yesterday’ scores success

 Director Phan Gia Nhat Linh’s film ‘The Girl From Yesterday’ has earned VND50 billion after just ten days since its release.

Hoi An’s floating lanterns in award-winning photo

A photograph taken by John S Lander depicting tourists in boats cruising amid colourful floating lanterns on the Hoai River in Hoi An has been named one of the world’s best travel photos by CNN’s edition.cnn.com.

Photos of ASEAN people and countries exhibited

 An outdoor photo exhibition showcasing the beauty of the landscape, culture, people and exchanges among ASEAN countries will be inaugurated at Ly Thai To Statue Square on Hanoi's walking street at 4.30pm today.

A half Vietnamese beauty wins Miss Universe Norway

Kaja Caroline Kojan, the newly crowned Miss Universe Norway, has a Norwegian mother and a Vietnamese father. The 20-year-old is preparing for the International Miss Universe.