VOV.VN - The knowledge of traditional therapeutic medicine was developed in Vietnam thousands of years ago, along with experience gained in using natural resources for survival. In spite of the progress of modern medicine, traditional treatments using traditional medicinal plants are often preferred in Vietnam. 

The Cultural Day of Vietnam was held in Damietta province of Egypt by the Vietnamese Embassy in Egypt and the province’s authorities on November 15.

Vietnamese acrobatic brothers Giang Quoc Nghiep and Giang Quoc Co have performed their incredible head balancing act in a studio of TV8 Italy in Rome, Italy, seeking to establish a new Guinness record.

VOV.VN - Young couple Son Sa The and Lam Phien of Soc Trang province have been well known among those interested in the Khmer arts of mural paintings and carving. 

Images and stories of the nghe (a sacred and mythical animal in Vietnamese traditional culture) are currently on display at the capital city’s Temple of Literature, highlighting the important role of this symbol in the history and culture of the country.

VOV.VN - Famous Vietnamese designer Minh Hanh talked about the Vietnamese traditional dress, the Ao Dai in Moscow, Russia on November 16.

VOV.VN - The just-concluded week of Van Phuc Culture, Tourism, and Trading Handicraft Village featured the best of the 1,000 year-old silk weaving village. This was the largest ever event of the three times the festival has been held.

Lying in Asia, Vietnam and Japan share similarities that bring them close together in terms of culture, style, and sentiment. These days, they have become even more integrated via bilateral cultural exchanges.

VOV.VN - Representatives from the Philippines, France, Chile and Vietnam are amongst the outstanding faces competing in the Miss World 2018 pageant.

VOV.VN - Vietnam is famous for a number of delicious street foods that have been hailed by prestigious foreign magazines. Following are the list of several Vietnamese cuisine visitors should not miss out on when visiting the country.

VOV.VN - Two members of the Japanese famous band AKB48 will join the race called Kizuna Ekiden 2018 – Run for Traffic Safety around Hoan Kiem Lake in Hanoi on November 18, as part of activities to mark the 45th anniversary of Vietnam-Japan diplomatic ties.

VOV.VN -Miss Earth 2018 Nguyen Phuong Khanh has paid a visit to her former school and presented gifts to disadvantaged people in her hometown in Ben Tre province.

VOV.VN -Well-known Korean star Kim Tae Hee will arrive in Hanoi on November 22-23, according to her management company.

The Italian Cuisine Week (ICW) has returned for the third time to HCM City from November 14 to 29.

“Reality and Consciousness” is the title of a group exhibition of five Vietnamese and French artists at the Ho Chi Minh City Exhibition Centre.

VOV.VN - More than 30 artworks featuring pagodas throughout Vietnam by French photographer and journalist Nicolas Cornet are being put on display at the French Cultural Centre (L’Espace) in Hanoi.

VOV.VN -Giang Quoc Co and Giang Quoc Nghiep, two Vietnamese acrobat brothers, has arrived in Italy with the intention of setting a new Guinness record with their performance of a death-defying head balancing act.

Noi Buon Chien Tranh (The Sorrow of War), the well-known novel by Bao Ninh, has once again received a regional literary award in the Republic of Korea.

The documentary series “Sac Mau Nhat Ban” (the Colours of Japan) will return to Vietnam National Television (VTV) this November for a third season to portray the lives of Japanese people.

VOV.VN -Tran Tieu Vy, the Vietnamese representative at the Miss World 2018 pageant, chose silk scarves from her hometown of Hoi An City as a special gift to give to other contestants competing at the Miss World 2018 pageant.

In cooperation with German master chef Mirko Trenkner and Vietnamese celebrity chef Steven Long, German cultural center Goethe-Institut in HCMC will take guests on a culinary journey called “The Blue Hour” on November 19.

VOV.VN - Chau Ngoc Bich has surpassed a number of outstanding Vietnamese candidates to represent the country at Mrs Universe 2018.

 An incomplete movie by director Luong Dinh Dung will be shown at the 22nd Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival between November 16 and December 2 in Tallinn, Estonia.

VOV.VN - Vietnamese representative Minh Tu has released a self-introduction video clip featuring beautiful landscapes of Ho Chi Minh City before coming to Poland for Miss Supranational 2018 beauty pageant.

VOV.VN - Vietnamese representative Tieu Vy will perform “Lac Troi” (Lost and Floating), which is a famous song of singer and songwriter Son Tung M-TP, at the talent competition of the ongoing Miss World 2018 in China.

VOV.VN - Miss Earth 2018 Nguyen Phuong Khanh joined an event in Ho Chi Minh City on November 12.

Ooc Om Bok Festival, also called the Festival of Worshiping the Moon, will take place in the Mekong Delta province of Soc Trang from November 16-22, with various activities to celebrate the traditional Khmer festival.

American alto saxophonist and composer, David Binney will give performance at the Soul Live Project Complex in HCMC’s district 3 on November 17.

The Mekong Delta province of Tra Vinh recently launched the construction of a Khmer cultural and tourism village at a total cost of VND25.8 billion (US$1.12 million). 

VOV.VN -Kim Nguyen has been crowned as Miss Asia Vietnam during the final night of the Miss Asia 2018 pageant held at the Gokulam Convention Centre in India.