Rock fans in Ha Noi were among the first ones to enjoy new releases by the HCM City-based rock band Microwave when the group released their newest album 10 in the city yesterday.

 The Book Street festival at Nguyen Van Binh Street, district 1, HCMC will be moved to January 10, 2016 instead of planned of the schedule on December 30, announced the organizers on December 25.

 Dang Pham Phuong Chi was sashed Miss Jewellery Vietnam 2015 at the pageant grand finale on December 24 at the Cultural Friendship Palace in Hanoi.

 The embassies of France, Sweden, and New Zealand in Hanoi enjoy Christmas celebrations with a variety of food, games and art performances.

 Numerous people from all localities around the country flocked to streets and churches on Christmas Eve (December 24) to celebrate a merry Christmas and a happy New Year 2016.

 An additional 11 historical, architectural and archaeological relics nationwide have been listed as special national relic sites following a decision by the Prime Minister.

The Vietnamese romantic comedy Em La Ba Noi Cua Anh (Sweet twenty), inspired by the South Korean film Miss Granny, when earned VND26 billion at the box office after just one week in theaters.

 Nyle DiMarco, the latest winner of the ‘America's Next Top Model’ Cycle 22 contest and first ever deaf contestant, along with runner up Mame Adjei recently smiled and posed for the camera in Hoi An.

 Gardeners in Nhat Tan flower village on the edge of Ha Noi's West Lake are busier these days due to the blooming of a variety of flowers, particular peach flowers for the Lunar New Year Tet holiday.

  The Christmas atmosphere has covered Hanoi.

Vietnam’s major sacred animals, which star in ancient tales and reflect spiritual life of Vietnamese people and culture, were introduced to the public at a symposium held at the Vietnam National Museum of History on December 22. 

 Belgium sculptor Fabian Saeren won top prize at the International Sculpture Symposium, which closed yesterday in HCM City.

 Hanoians are increasingly turning to renting pretend Santas during the festive period.

 The Dance Company Derashinera from Japan will present Vietnamese audiences with Japanese contemporary dance through two performances at the Youth Theatre in Hanoi on January 9 and 10.

 Pop singer Dam Vinh Hung opened up his own home on December 16 to allow his fans to gain an insight into how he celebrates Christmas.

People are seeking special and rare things for the upcoming Lunar New Year (Tet holiday). Among them are peacocks, odd-shaped fruits, and Dong Tao chickens. Below are expensive and unusual Tet gifts this year:

Thach Xa commune in Hanoi’s suburban Thach That district has been well-known for many years for its unique traditional craft product – the bamboo dragonfly. 

 Le Thi Ha Thu, a Vietnamese beauty, who listed in the top-17 most-beautiful beauties around the world in the final round of Miss Intercontinental 2015 and received the title of ‘Most Favorite Contestant’.

 Christmas is coming to town and the capital city is covered with sparkling and splendid Christmas decorations.

 Electronic versions of various historical and folk legends of Viet Nam have been widely launched via international e-book channels and libraries in Europe and the United States.