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Historian to release book about Western medicine in Tonkin

Entitled Y tế phương Tây ở Bắc Kỳ (Western Medicine in Tonkin), the book provides an overview of Vietnamese medicine during its early encounter with modern healthcare and scientific knowledge.

New book sheds lights on last Vietnamese Queen

The book, published by the Ho Chi Minh City General Publishing House, introduces readers to the translations of 87 letters handwritten in French.

Vietnamese novel published in RoK links two culures

The Korean language version of the famous novel "Minh Va Ho" (I and They) by the Vietnamese writer Nguyen Binh Phuong officially made its debut in the Republic of Korea (RoK) on November 1.

Publishers keen on releasing Vietnamese books in English

People previously thought that Vietnamese publications were translated into foreign languages to enter international markets. However, several publishing houses have released Vietnamese books translated into English for domestic readers.

Asia Book of Records recognizes that lat fish dishes among VN’s tastiest specialties

The Asia Book of Records recently recognised dishes made from thát lát fish (or strabismus fish) as among the top 11 of Vietnam’s tastiest specialties.

Bí ẩn Ozon brings new look to Vietnamese manga

The work is by a group of authors and their partners who have nurtured their Vietnamese comic dream for 15 years.

Detective genre makes steady literary comeback

The detective genre is undergoing a literary renaissance in Vietnam.

Publishers enhance history books to lure readers

As the trend of book collecting becomes popular in Vietnam, many publishing houses have decided to renew and enhance history books in order to satisfy readers’ interest in collecting these kinds of books.

Book features Vietnamese literary and arts works about Tet

The Dong A Books Joint Stock Company, one of Vietnam’s leading book publishers and distributors, has released a new book to celebrate the Tet (Lunar New Year) festival in the Year of the Tiger.

Books honoured at the National Book Award 2021

The National Book Awards Council will honour 25 works of literature at a ceremony on November 12 in Hanoi.

Man takes 60-day bicycle trip to raise funds for audio books

Dang The Lam, 36, the founder of Vietnam and Friends (VAF), an organization supporting visually impaired people, said he travels to better understand people.

First English-Vietnamese bilingual books released in the US

Cuốn 10 Khúc Đồng Dao được chọn vào danh sách các dự án Project We Love của Kickstarter, và cuốn Màu của Tết nằm trong danh sách các sách về ngày Tết đáng đọc của tạp chí Ditto (Mỹ).

How technology changes traditional books

Human knowledge has been digitized for cyberspace in the Internet era.

Online Vietnamese bookstores open in Europe

Vietnamese books are available in Europe with a great effort to preserve the mother language and culture of Vietnam.

Photo book on diplomat Nguyen Co Thach debuts

The Foreign Ministry and Vietnam News Agency Publishing House have published a photo book entitled “Diplomat Nguyen Co Thach”, on the occasion of his 100th birth anniversary (May 15).

Book highlights Ho Chi Minh Campaign in the heart of Paris

The World Publishing House and the Vietnam-France Friendship Association held an event on December 17 to introduce the book titled “La Campagne Ho Chi Minh au cœur de Paris" (The Ho Chi Minh Campaign in the Heart of Paris).

Book about armed forces wins first prize at National Book Awards

Doan Binh Tay Tien (Advancing Westward Regiment) by poet Quang Dung was among three books that have won first prizes at the National Book Awards 2020.

First “De Men” Awards for Children slated for September 29

The first “De Men” (Cricket) Awards for Children will take place at the Vietnam News Agency  headquarters in Hanoi on September 29 on the occasion of the Full Moon Festival.

Reading culture still not flourishing, despite growth in book titles

The increase in the number of published books cannot be equated with the growth of the local reading culture, experts said at a recent meeting held by the Vietnam Publishing Association with several publishers and book companies in Hanoi.

Literature icon releases book comprising selected stories

Nguyen Huy Thiep, one of the most influential Vietnamese contemporary writers, has released a special publication to mark his 70th birthday.