Parents are rushing to send their children to extra classes to practise writing and maths before they start Grade 1.

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

Forty-eight World Miss Tourism Ambassador 2018 contestants dressed in elegant Ao dai for a fashion show by designer Thieu Vy in Hoi An ancient town last Saturday.

Preferring healthy food and eco-friendly products, using less plastic, and encouraging the “Go Green” spirit among the community, more and more Vietnamese youths have taken to living a greener lifestyle.

 A social enterprise has recently organised a Loose-parts Play for parents and children to experience an unorthodox playground in Hanoi’s walking zone.

 The ancient city of Hoi An in the central province of Quang Nam will host the final round of the 2018 World Miss Tourism Ambassador from August 27 to 31.

 The Korean Book Fair opened in Ho Chi Minh City on July 24 for the first time.

 On display at the exhibition are 52 photos by 10 Vietnamese photographers.

 The Hanoi-based Chon Auction House is preparing for an auction of paintings by Vetnamese famous artists that will take place in Hanoi on July 29.

 Ninh Thuan residents have long been proud of their 500 year old wells which can still provide fresh and clean water for local people, despite the effects of climate change and drought over the years.

 Technical vocational education and training (TVET) institutes in Ho Chi Minh City plan to train students in green-growth fields that promote economic sustainability.

 Vietnam is seeking UNESCO recognition for the almost vanished Dong Ho woodblock printing art in Bac Ninh province and, with its many unique features and techniques, another cultural heritage title is within reach.

 Chung or glutinous rice square cake is a traditional Vietnamese cake, commonly sold in markets and supermarkets at about 2 USD each. 

 The first week of July witnessed an improvement in Hanoi’s air quality, according to the city’s Environment Protection Authority under the Department of Natural Resources and Environment.

 In Vietnam, hand embroidery is a long-standing traditional craft and a unique cultural characteristic of the country.

The Minister of Education and Training reported the high school exit exam, new textbooks and sanitation in schools that the public have raised concern over recently at the conference between the government and local authorities yesterday.

The Department of Agriculture and Rural Development in Kien Giang Province held a joint conference about plastic waste on June 27 with World Wide Fund for Nature-Vietnam.    

 Researchers in the former imperial capital city of Hue have voiced their concerns over the new list of 27 prominent ’Indochinese colonial-style’ architectural buildings in the city.

 In Vietnam, drums are a traditional instrument at festivals and weddings. They are also used to announce arrivals to the community, signal when school starts or ends, and accompany musical performances.

 The “Mystery of human body” exhibition is taking place in Ho Chi Minh City, aiming to educate the public on the inner workings of the human body and the importance of healthy lifestyles.