Life & Style

Sơn Tây seeks new tourism momentum through heritage

Tuesday, Jul 21, 2026

By linking the area with cultural, ecotourism and resort sites, as well as craft village experiences, Sơn Tây could offer more diverse and compelling itineraries, contributing to the expansion of Hà Nội''s tourism landscape.

Sports

Delegates discuss promoting martial arts in the new era of development

Tuesday, May 26, 2026

Organised by the Hà Nội Department of Culture and Sports, the conference was one of activities within the Hà Nội International Martial Arts Festival 2026 which will be held in August.

Heritage

Traditional folk games revived to preserve culture, promote tourism

Friday, Apr 17, 2026

Many traditional folk games once faced the risk of disappearing amid modern life and new forms of entertainment. However, joint efforts by the Government, the cultural sector and communities are reviving them, helping preserve cultural identity and strengthen community bonds.

Life & Style

Korean Game Week 2025 kicks off in Hà Nội

Friday, Nov 28, 2025

Now in its third edition, this year is the largest Korean gaming event ever held in Việt Nam. It brings together government agencies, gaming companies and local fan communities to experience Korean games and explore the latest trends in the industry.

Entertainment

Dozen years after the sensational Flappy Bird, another Vietnamese indie game goes viral

Friday, Nov 07, 2025

Although it has just been released, Brother Hai''s Restaurant has quickly captured the attention of young people thanks to its engaging story, high entertainment value and the incorporation of many relatable everyday elements from Vietnamese life.

Life & Style

South Korea and Việt Nam sign MOU on gaming industry

Wednesday, May 28, 2025

A Memorandum of Understanding for mutual cooperation in the gaming industry, between Việt Nam and South Korea, was signed in HCM City on May 27. 

Entertainment

Việt Nam's 'GameVerse' 2025 game festival begins in HCM City

Tuesday, Feb 18, 2025

Vietnam GameVerse 2025 will feature a game exhibition, industry products and services, live gaming tournaments, a cosplay competition and a parade dedicated to the cosplay community.

Entertainment

Japanese-based sports show to air in Việt Nam

Friday, May 13, 2016

Sasuke, the sports game show that originated in Japan, will start its second season in Việt Nam from May 19.

Sports

Vietnamese wrestlers seeking more berths to Olympic

Monday, May 09, 2016

Vietnamese female wrestlers are seeking more berths to compete in the Rio 2016 Olympic Games via the last Olympic qualifier that took place in Istanbul, Turkey, yesterday.

Entertainment

Gaming hub Sweden shares tips

Tuesday, Mar 22, 2016

Vietnamese game developers and lecturers of Uppsala University’s Department of Game Design in Sweden met yesterday in Hà Nội to share their experiences on computer game design.

Sports

Viet Nam U23s set semi-final goal

Friday, Apr 10, 2015

The national U23 football team have been set a goal at the 28th Southeast Asian Game in Singapore in June to reach the semi-finals.

News

Traditional game an art worth preserving

Thursday, Jan 15, 2015

Bai choi is a unique Vietnamese game combining folklore and a competition. Conservation of the performance art game is crucial to keeping the country''s history alive, attendees of a two-day conference wrapped-up in central Binh Dinh Province yesterday said.

News

Bai choi achieves national heritage status

Monday, Dec 01, 2014

Bai choi, a traditional game combining folklore singing and lottery picks, recently gained national cultural heritage status, and experts believe it will achieve world heritage status in the near future.

News

Folk game at risk of disappearing

Monday, Nov 10, 2014

Huu Chap Village in Bac Ninh Province has played the traditional game bamboo keo co (tug of war) for hundreds of years, but now it is being lost amid rapid socio-economic development, said an elderly resident, Nguyen Van Hai.

News

Culture Vulture (30-09-2014)

Wednesday, Oct 01, 2014

Linh Rateau is always glad to welcome new dancers, beginners or professionals, and artists from all genres to her school, the Dancenter in HCM City. She works as an artistic director in shows with the HCM City Ballet Symphony Orchestra, with the Charming...