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Vietnamese writers win SEA Write Award

Vietnamese writers Nguyen Binh Phuong and Nguyen Mot received the SEA Write Award (Southeast Asian Writers Award) in Bangkok, Thailand, on November 25.

Nguyen Ngoc Tu receives Chinese literature award for short stories

Vietnamese author Nguyen Ngoc Tu reflects on her evolving writing style after receiving the 'Outstanding Southeast Asian Literature' award for her acclaimed short story collection 'Securing a Cloud'.

Journey of ’exporting’ knowledge by a Gen-Y author

Vo Minh Quan’s wish is to contribute to creating a wave of Vietnamese authors daring to ’package’ and share their knowledge and experiences with global readers, fostering confidence and pride in Vietnamese intellect.

Female writer honoured with grand prize of De Men Awards for Children

Female writer Ly Lan was awarded the grand prize “Hiep si De Men” (Cricket Knight) at a presentation ceremony for the 5th "De Men (Cricket) Awards for Children" in Hanoi on May 29.

Book programme highlights young writers

Dozens of new books by Vietnamese young writers have been released this month as part of the “Tháng 3 sách Trẻ” (Book for Youth Month) programme.

Vietnamese novel wins the Southeast Asian Write Award

Vietnamese writer Vinh Quyen has won the Southeast Asian (SEA) Write Award for his novel Inside Infinity.

Vietnamese writers win Southeast Asian Writers Award

Three Vietnamese writers Tran Quang Dao, Vo Khac Nghiem, and Vinh Quyen have received the SEA Writers Award, also known as the Southeast Asian Writers Award, at a recemony recently held in Bangkok, Thailand.

Nguyen Nhat Anh's book to be adapted for cinema

Ngày Xưa Có Một Chuyện Tình (Love Upon A Time), a novel by best-sellering author Nguyen Nhat Anh, will be adapted for film in a project by the private HK Film in co-operation with its partners in HCM City.

Best-selling author’s book to be adapted into movie

The novel entitled Ngay xua co mot chuyen tinh (Once Upon a Love) by best-selling author Nguyen Nhat Anh will be made into movie by director Trinh Dinh Le Minh.

A museum in your hands: Vietnam Visual Arts in History, Religion and Culture

Vietnam Visual Arts in History, Religion and Culture is a weighty treasure of more than 500 pages. Nguyễn-Long’s narrative is general yet specific and concise in orienting readers to Vietnamese history.

Two Vietnamese authors win Mekong River Literature Prize

Two Vietnamese authors have claimed the 13th Mekong River Literature Awards at a ceremony recently held in China.

Detective genre makes steady literary comeback

The detective genre is undergoing a literary renaissance in Vietnam.

Vietnamese-American author's debut novel won the Best Book award of 2022

After winning the IRED Education Institute's Best Book award in Literature, Ocean Vuong's best-selling novel On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous received widespread recognition.

“So Do” novel by Vu Trong Phung to be published in Germany

Vietnamese novel “So do”, known as “Dumb Luck” in English, written by well-known Vietnamese author Vu Trong Phung is set to be published in Germany this December.

'I am Beto' by Nguyen Nhat Anh translated into Korean

A South Korean publisher has acquired the copyright of the book "I am Beto" by the popular writer for teenagers Nguyen Nhat Anh.

Vietnamese writer wins Dayton Literary Prize for Peace 2021

The Dayton Literary Prize for Peace 2021 has honoured Nguyen Phan Que Mai, a female Vietnamese writer, for her work titled The Mountains Sing.

Veteran writer Son Tung passes away at 93

Veteran writer Son Tung, who penned the famous novel Bup sen xanh (Green Lotus) on President Ho Chi Minh, passed away in Hanoi on late July 22. He was 93.

Books by young writers take on life of today

Books by young writers in HCM City recently issued by Trẻ (Youth) Publishing House, one of the country’s leading publishers, are leaving an impression on young readers. 

Poet Nguyen Quang Thieu: Great cultural values are at stake

“Profound works about the countryside are a warning about the imbalance in life,” poet Nguyen Quang Thieu, chairman of the Vietnamese Writers’ Association, said in an interview with VietNamNet.

A “phenomenon” of modern literature passes away

Writer Nguyen Huy Thiep, who has been considered a phenomenon of Vietnamese literature passed away on Sunday at his home in Hanoi. He was 71.