Vietnam has made significant socio-economic achievements over the past 30 years of its reform process. The changes have become an inspiration for Catherine Karnow, photographer for the renowned National Geographic magazine. 

 A leading Canadian jazz band will perform in Hà Nội to celebrate the 45th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Canada and Việt Nam.

 Heritage Space will present a musical night called Đàn Tranh - Cello Improvisation: When East Meets West on Sunday.

 Watercoloured paintings on dó (poonah) paper by Vũ Thái Bình, are on display in Hà Nội reflecting the peaceful and modest daily life.

 After amazing Hanoi’s audience with an outdoor concert last year, the world-famous London Symphony Orchestra (LSO) is back in the capital city for a musical extravaganza on October 5 night.

 Over 200 images and objects related to the national hero late General Vo Nguyen Giap are being featured at an exhibition hosted by the Vietnam Military History Museum.

Numerous efforts have been made to encourage reading habit among young Vietnamese people, especially in the digital era when more entertainment forms are available and reading enjoyment declines.

 The sixth Latin American Film Festival will return to the capital city on October 8-13, promising to provide fans of the silver screen with entertaining treats.

 The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has sent a dispatch on the suspension of entertainment activities during the two-day national mourning for former PartyGeneral Secretary Do Muoi.

 German photographer Barbara Klemm will hold an exhibition entitled “Hell-Dunkel” (Light – Dark) at the Goethe Institute in Hanoi from October 17 to 29 to introduce some of her photos of the western and eastern Germany.

A press conference to announce the launch of Vietnam International Fashion Week Fall/Winter 2018 was held in Hanoi on October 3.

 Tran Tieu Vy, H’Hen Nie and Minh Tu will represent Vietnam at Miss World, Miss Universe and Miss Supranational pageants during 2018.

 American photographer Michael Groissl will launch a photo book entitled “The Daily Life in Vietnam – The North” on October 6 and at the same time will be holding an exhibition showcasing some of his photos from October 6 to 19.

 HIWC (Hanoi International Women’s Club) will hold its Annual HIWC Charity Bazaar 2018 on November 18 at Starlake Tay Ho Tay new town.

Quang Tri announced on October 4 it will restore the old office of the Foreign Ministry at the headquarters of the Provisional Revolutionary Government of the Republic of South Vietnam, a national historic relic in Cam Lo district.

 A Raglai ethnic artisan in the central province of Khanh Hoa is making efforts to preserve his group’s traditional crafts of weaving papooses and creating crossbows and chapi (a musical instrument), which has largely been fallen into oblivion.

 The Hanoi Book Festival 2018, themed “Books and Digital Technology”, opened at the Imperial Citadel of Thang Long on October 3.

 The Muong Lo Tourism-Culture Week and the Mu Cang Chai Terraced Field Festival will take place in the northern mountainous province of Yen Bai on October 12-14, Vice Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee Duong Van Tien has said.

 Vietnam will talk about climate change in its play at the fifth International Puppetry Festival scheduled to be held in Hanoi from October 8 – 15.

Ede people in Ako Dhong village in Buon Me Thuot city, Dak Lak province, have recently re-enacted a health wishing festival for the elderly, aiming to show their gratitude and love for their dear ones.