The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has lifted the ban on nude photography which took effect in May and met with opposition from many photographers.

The Consular Club HCMC - representing Consular Missions in HCMC - will hold its 23rd annual International Charity Bazaar on November 26 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the White Palace Convention Center in HCMC’s Phu Nhuan District.

Farming Kindergarten has been nominated as one of the top 30 architectural designs 2016 by the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) thanks to its harmony with nature and energy saving.

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has gave permission to  Miss Ao dai Vietnam 2016 Truong Thi Dieu Ngoc to represent Vietnam at the 2016 Miss World Pageant, announced the Elite Model Company.

 Israeli conductor Shalev Ad-El will return to Hanoi for a concert on November 19 to mark the 60th anniversary of the Vietnam National Academy of Music.

Vietnamese representative Hoang Thu Thao departed for Miss Asia Pacific International 2016 pageant in the Philippines on November 14.

 Veteran artists Dinh Y Nhi, Hoang Thi Phuong Lien and Vo Luong Nhi, who are known as closest friends since childhood, last week inaugurated a joint exhibition at Mai’s Gallery of 3A Station in District 1, HCMC.

 Many of 100 sculptures located along Huong River in Hue City have been stolen or seriously deteriorated.

 The 28th Duyen dang Vietnam or Charming Vietnam Gala will be held in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City on December 11 and January 14.

 Actress Chi Pu has been invited to attend Asia Artist Awards on November 16 at Grand Peace Hall in Seoul, the Republic of Korea.

 A 700-million-VND project to restore the century-old Bia Quoc Hoc (Quoc Hoc Monument) is under way in the central province of Thua Thien – Hue, which is scheduled for completion by January, 2017. 

 An ongoing exhibition of sculptural and architectural works across the city kicked off with an awards ceremony at the Hanoi Museum last week.

 The 19th Toyota Classics themed “Opera with a Twist” took place at the Municipal Theatre of Ho Chi Minh City on November 11.

 The French electro-rock revelation, Grand Blanc will give a perfomance at The Factory Contemporary Arts Center in Ho Chi Minh City’s District 2 on December 1.

 More than 30 circus artists from different art troupes will entertain audiences at HCM City’s Sen Hong (Pink Lotus) Stage with a free gala.

 Women and men from across the country have been encouraged to take part in the Vietnam Fitness Model Search 2016, the first national event featuring fitness enthusiasts.

 Loi Krathong, one of the most important festivals in Thailand, will be held at District 2 Thao Dien Village on Sunday (Nov 13).

 Canadian culinary specialties will be presented at the Savour Canadian Delights event in Hanoi from now to November 18 as part of a Canadian food branding series.

 Belgian filmmaker Rob Rombout will present a documentary series at the Vietnam National Documentary and Science Film Studio from November 14 to 16. 

 Capital authorities have approved a plan to set up a fixed book street on December 19 Street, which links Hai Ba Trung and Ly Thuong Kiet Street in downtown Hanoi.