Life & Style

National achievement exhibition to wrap up with art concert, fireworks

Saturday, Sep 13, 2025

The national achievement exhibition, themed “80 Years of Independence – Freedom – Happiness,” is the largest of its kind held in Việt Nam so far, bringing together 28 ministries and central agencies, 34 localities, 16 state-owned economic corporations, and 94...

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Hà Nội’s 80-year path from independence to modernity

Tuesday, Sep 02, 2025

Eighty years ago, tens of thousands gathered at Ba Đình Square to hear President Hồ Chí Minh proclaim the Declaration of Independence, founding the Democratic Republic of Việt Nam. That moment marked not just a turning point in national history,...

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Young people share thoughts on 80 years of independence and beyond

Tuesday, Sep 02, 2025

Marking the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution (August 19) and National Day (September 2), Việt Nam News sat down with representatives of the young generation to hear their reflections on today’s Việt Nam and their hopes for the nation’s future.

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The voices of Việt Nam’s wartime press

Saturday, Jun 21, 2025

In celebration of 100 years of revolutionary journalism in the country, Việt Nam News speaks to some of the last war correspondents to enter the battlefield over half a century ago to understand not only their professional legacy, but also...

Faces of VN

Hồ Chí Minh: a journalist of the highest standing

Saturday, Jun 21, 2025

Spanning 50 years of journalistic activities, President Hồ Chí Minh wrote over 2,000 articles and used nearly 200 pen names.

Faces of VN

Journalism brings not only hardship but also deep professional joy

Friday, Jun 20, 2025

Journalism brings two kinds of happiness. One is being recognised by your peers and institutions. The other, more important, is seeing your work make a positive impact on society, said journalist Võ Mạnh Hùng of VietnamPlus.

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Culture Vulture (25-11-2015)

Wednesday, Nov 25, 2015

Translator Vu Kim Ngan was among four people who recently received the Korean Literature Translation Awards.

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Concert to celebrate VN, Singapore friendship

Tuesday, Sep 22, 2015

The HCM City Conservatory of Music will organise a special concert to celebrate Singapore''s 50th National Day and 40 years of collaboration between the two nations on September 25.

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Music show commemorates life of late composer Van Cao

Friday, Jul 10, 2015

Leading Vietnamese singers will perform in a show at the HCM City Music Conservatory this weekend to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the death of Van Cao, one of the country''s greatest contemporary composers.

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Photographer depicts VN's transformation

Saturday, Apr 11, 2015

For US photographer Catherine Karnow, every corner, person or moment in Viet Nam could be inspiration.

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Junior writer releases biography

Wednesday, Aug 06, 2014

Noted young author Do Nhat Nam has recently released a new biography about being a teenager.

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Bulgaria, Viet Nam celebrate relations

Monday, Mar 03, 2014

This year, Bulgaria cel-ebrates the 136th Anniver-sary of its Liberation from the Ottoman Empire and marks 1,333 years since its foundation back in the seventh century.

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Filmmakers pin hopes on comedies for holiday season

Thursday, Jan 16, 2014

As in previous years, filmmakers in HCM City are releasing comedies to lure moviegoers to cinemas this Tet (Lunar New Year).

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Viet Nam, UAE boost co-operation

Monday, Dec 02, 2013

On December 2, 2013, the United Arab Emirates marks its National Day, celebrating 42 years since the state was established in 1971.

Travel

Sa Pa town to launch weekend walking street

Friday, Nov 08, 2013

To celebrate 110 years of tourism in Sa Pa, the district town''s People''s Committee has decided to turn Cau May Street into a walking street for tourists.