Civil servants, officials, workers, and students in HCMC will have three days off for the Hung Kings’ anniversary from April 13-15 this year, announced the city People’s Committee.

Angoulême International Short Film Festival featuring movies from France and other movie industries of countries will take place at the Ho Chi Minh City College of Stage Performance and Cinematics on March 18.

Bun Bo Hue well-known as the most popular Vietnamese food favorite is beef noodle soup or Vietnamese soup containing rice vermicelli, beef and pettioes originated in Hue. It is one of the ten culinary specialties voted in the top of  Vietnamese cuisines for the first time in 2012.

The national flag carrier, Vietnam Airlines, recently announced that many countries have banned passengers from bringing meat products while entering their countries to avoid disease outbreak.

A painting exhibition titled “Face of Asia” featuring 25 artworks by Thai artist Vichit Nongnual opened at Dong A gallery in Hanoi.

Enjoying airy space and native specialties, witnessing coconut candy production phases and experiencing adventure games all bring visitors pleasure in Phung (Phoenix) Islet, the Mekong Delta province of Ben Tre where is well-known for coconut and coconut products.

The Sai Gon Railway Transport Joint Stock Company recently received additional 10 ‘five-star’ carriages on trains connecting HCM City and Hanoi in order to serve passengers during the upcoming Tet (Lunar New Year) holiday.

The Saigon Philharmonic Youth Orchestra – SPYO has been established for young artists aged between 18 and 25, aiming at reaching a new audience.

In order to approach choosy markets more easily, Vietnamese enterprises have entered foreign markets by merger and acquisition methods, buying factories or stakes of foreign firms in their countries.

First babies born in Vietnam in 2019 arrived at midnight in Tu Du Maternity Hospital in Ho Chi Minh and the National Maternity Hospital in Hanoi.