VOV.VN - Following the successful organization of the first Vietnam-Japan Mini Book Fair in Ho Chi Minh City in 2016, a second event is to be held at the National Library of Vietnam in Hanoi on May 24-25 by the Vietnam Publishers Association and the Japan Publishers Association Shokyo.

A collection of 20 paintings by Vietnamese artist Pham Luan and his Singaporean counterpart Jeffrey Wandly are being displayed at an exhibition in Hanoi to commemorate the 45th founding anniversary of diplomatic relations.

VOV.VN - Twelve colourful floats representing famous bridges around the world participated in a parade in the central coastal city of Danang recently as part of the Danang International Fireworks Festival (DIFF) 2018.

VOV.VN - Recently, “salsa”, the Latin dancing style, has become popular in Vietnam, especially in Hanoi, attracting many young people. If you’ve ever wanted to try salsa dancing, then  follow VOV’s reporter to Beso Latino, the Latin Kiss Club, located at 20 Hang Tre Street, Hanoi.

A ceremony was held in Tuy Hoa city, the south central province of Phu Yen, on May 20 to receive a certificate from UNESCO recognising Bai Choi singing, a popular folklore style of singing in central Vietnam, as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.

The northern mountainous province of Yen Bai opened two special events in the stunning Mu Cang Chai terraced rice fields on May 19, featuring an exhibition with crystal clouds and a paragliding festival.

The Vietnam Festival 2018 kicked off at Yoyogi park in the Japanese capital of Tokyo on May 19 on the occasion of the 128th birth anniversary of late President Ho Chi Minh.

VOV.VN -The Ngay Kieng gio festival (or Mi seng phay hey dao in the Dao language, which means ‘avoiding wind’) was held in Binh Lieu district’s Dong Van commune in the northern province of Quang Ninh on May 18.

VOV.VN -Vietnamese beauty Ly Nha Ky dazzled in a fabulous dark gown as she took to the red carpet at the Cannes Film Festival on May 18.

VOV.VN -Kazakh girl Sabina Altynbekova, a member of Almaty club, won the Miss Ao dai for foreign athletes category at a sideline competition of VTV9 Binh Dien International Women’s Volleyball Tournament on May 18.

An exhibition was opened at the Ho Chi Minh Museum in the central province of Thua Thien-Hue on May 18 to give visitors an insight into late President Ho Chi Minh’s connections with European friends.

The Australian Embassy in Vietnam kicked off an exhibition entitled “Evolution: Torres Strait Masks” at the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology in Hanoi on May 18.

VOV.VN - First runner-up of Miss Vietnam 2014 Huyen My looked radiant and beautiful at an exchange to promote the Miss Vietnam 2018 pageant at the Diplomatic Academy of Vietnam.

The Dao Thanh Phan ethnic community in Dong Van commune, Binh Lieu district, the northern province of Quang Ninh, jubilantly celebrate their annual Ngay Kieng gio festival (Mi seeng phay hey dao in Dao language, meaning avoiding wind) on May 18. 

The French Institute in Ho Chi Minh City held a workshop highlighting Vietnam-France memories in the First World War (1914-1918) ahead of the 100th anniversary of the end of the war.

VOV.VN -Global Beauties, the leading online resource for international beauty pageants, has selected Vietnam and Brazil as co-winners of “Country of the Year 2017" award in male pageants.

VOV.VN - Actress and former Tourism Ambassador Ly Nha Ky dazzled in a beautiful white dress as she took to the red carpet at the Cannes Film Festival 2018 awards ceremony on May 17.

Vietnamese actress Nha Phuong has appeared at the Cannes Film Festival to screen short film Infill & Full Set at Festival Corner.

Hanoi’s Temple of Literature will host a first-ever summer programme for children from June 1 to August 20, which is designed to educate children on Vietnamese traditional cultural values while improving their life skills.

VOV.VN - Vietnamese representatives have won many awards in prestigious international beauty contests to date.

VOV.VN - Actress and former Tourism Ambassador Ly Nha Ky wore a trendy leather jacket while participating in activities on the sidelines of the Cannes Film Festival in France.

Visitors to La Pan Tan commune, Mu Cang Chai district, the northern mountainous province of Yen Bai will be dazzled by a garden of crystal clouds which is set up to mark the 128th birthday of the late President Ho Chi Minh (May 19). 

VOV.VN - Vietnamese designer Do Trinh Hoai Nam recently brought his latest fashion collection to an Ao dai festival in the US.

VOV.VN - A variety of festivals showing off the rich culture of Japan will be held on weekends in Hanoi over the coming months, visitors can register online or call the organizing board’s hotline to reserve tickets.

VOV.VN - Hoang Thu Thao was among the panel of judges for the semi-final night of the Miss Tourism Queen International 2018 pageant in Thailand on May 15.

VOV.VN - Vietnamese representative Nguyen Dieu Linh finished in the top 10 of the Miss Tourism Queen International pageant and won the Miss Global Tourism 2018 title in the grand finale in Bangkok, Thailand on May 16.

 Imposing landscapes, daily life stories and internal sensations are themes of a joint exhibition between Vietnamese, Japanese and Thai artists.

A tourism culture week is scheduled to take place in Bac Ha district in the northwestern province of Lao Cai from June 1-9, under the theme “Colours of the White Highland”.

The new Avengers movie has dethroned a Vietnamese product to become the country's highest-grossing film ever.

Many Japanese have been fascinated by Vietnamese foods and Ao Dai (Vietnamese traditional long dress) shows during the recent International Cultural Festival held in Tsukuba city, Ibaraki prefecture.