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The realm of Zen in Buddhist paintings

Painter Phuong Hong is famous for his works relating to Buddhism. His paintings are highly appreciated by experts for utilising many materials from water colours, lacquer to oil-painting and others.

Dong Ho paintings reveal Vietnamese unique folk culture

In the old days, Dong Ho paintings were used as decorations at every home during the Lunar New Year festival (Tet). The folk paintings have become part of Vietnamese life through generations.

Four more Vietnamese sites recognised as ASEAN heritage parks

Three national parks and a nature reserve in Vietnam have been added to the list of ASEAN heritage parks, taking the country's number to 10.

Hanoi historic flag raising ceremony 65 years ago

Hanoi first flag salute ceremony was held on October 10, 1954 when the city had been liberated from the French. The day has become a historical milestone for the capital.

 

Hanoi taxi driver fined for ripping off foreign passenger

A driver of an unlicensed taxi firm in Hanoi was made to pay a fine and had his driving licence revoked for two months after cheating a British man.

 

Big hits from the 90s to be performed in Hanoi concert

Big hits by Vietnamese and international musicians from the 90s will be performed at a concert on November 9 in Hanoi.

Quang Binh busts biggest liquor smuggling case

More than 3,100 bottles of liquor have been seized in the largest smuggling bust in the central province of Quang Binh, Vietnam News Agency reported on Sunday.

Vietnamese boxer Thao wins WBO youth title

Vietnamese boxers won by points at the WBO Oriental Youth Title Match 2019 held on Sunday in HCM City.

Vietnam dominate ASEAN Chess Championships

Vietnam won four gold medals at the ASEAN Chess Championships which closed Sunday in Bac Giang Province.

Vietnamese futsal players get trials in Spain

Vietnamese futsal players Tran Van Vu and Nguyen Duc Hoa will have a one-month trial at O Parrulo Ferrol FS of Spain this week.

Diwali night to light up Hanoi

Singing, dancing, a fashion show and cuisine are some of the highlights of Diwali Night, which will be held on November 23 in Hanoi.

HCM City to seek upgrade of Food Safety Management Board

HCM City wants to upgrade its Food Safety Management Board into a department and plans to seek Government approval for it.

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES NOVEMBER 3

Vo Trong Nghia wins Dezeen Awards 'Architect of the year'

Workshop creates science-fiction monsters

A special workshop located in District 9 in HCM City is creating Hollywood-style models of dinosaurs, ancient creatures and fictional characters that look so real they're downright scary.

Playback: A return to old school

Many people go crazy for cutting-edge audio-visual devices to keep up with the latest trends, but there are others who remain loyal to the old days.

WBA champion Hoang gunning for more success

Left! Right! Left! Watch your head!

Truong Dinh Hoang followed his coach’s advice despite a deafening crowd of more than 30,000 people who turned up to watch his World Boxing Association Asia East super middleweight title bout.

A man brings life to orphans and abandoned children in HCM City

Care for orphanages should come from love, devotion and enthusiasm, and that's exactly what 60-year-old Bui Cong Hiep from HCM City has in abundance.

A bachelor's degree is no longer a must

Going to a vocational school was long deemed an unthinkable idea for many Vietnamese parents that wanted their kids to go to university, but now, young adults are standing up to defy the old-fashioned notion.

VIETNAM POLITICAL NEWS HEADLINES NOVEMBER 2

High-level military delegation wraps up visit to Cambodia

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS HEADLINES NOVEMBER 2

Vietnam-Cambodia business forum slated for December