Vietnamese pho has been named the world’s 20th best food experience by world travel guide book publisher the Lonely Planet.

Two Vietnamese photographers – Dao Tan Phat and Le Duc Toai - have won gold medals at the Third International Circular of Photography “Grand M.S.M Circuit 2018”.

The 32nd La Vang Pilgrimage Festival took place in Hai Lang district in the central province of Quang Tri on August 14 and 15. 

VOV.VN - Businesswoman Vu Thi Hong Phuc surpassed other contestants to take the crown of Miss Mighty Entrepreneur Asia 2018 at the grand final held recently in Singapore.

VOV.VN - The 15 finalists of Miss Supranational Vietnam 2018 have been unveiled after they have outperformed many strong rivals to secure a place in the next round of the competition.

VOV.VN - Miss Asia World 2018 Chi Nguyen looked charming in a party to welcome ex-football star Michael Owen in Ho Chi Minh City on August 14.

Writers from Vietnam and China’s Taiwan expressed their wish to enhance literature exchange, and cooperation in translation of literary works during an exchange held in Hanoi.

The Japan Cultural Day in Quang Nam and the 16th Hoi An-Japan Cultural Exchange will take place in Hoi An city, the central province of Quang Nam from August 17-19.

VOV.VN - A troupe of young Vietnamese models made a strong impression on foreign audiences with their outstanding performance at “Talent star International 2018” in Hong Kong on August 14.

VOV.VN - The Vietnam Model 2018 beauty pageant has been licensed by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, giving a good chance to all Vietnamese women aged from 25 to 50 to demonstrate their talents. 

A concert featuring Korean percussionist Gina Hyungi Lee will take place at Soul Live Project Complex in Ho Chi Minh City’s district 3 on August 17.

Vietnam’s High Command of Navy has held a ceremony to celebrate the recognition of HQ 671 military transport vessel as a national treasure in the northern port city of Hai Phong.

VOV.VN - Thousands of visitors flocked to the second annual “Hoa Dang Ninh Kieu” (Floral Lanterns at Ninh Kieu Harbour) Festival, held from August 10-12 in the Mekong Delta City of Can Tho.

VOV.VN - World Miss Tourism Ambassador 2018 Phan Thi Mo and three runners-up have returned to Hoi An ancient town to participate in a range of cultural and tourism activities.

VOV.VN - Five renowned artists from different nations will participate in the International FingerStyle Guitar Festival, which will get underway at the Vietnam Youth Theatre on August 25.   

Vietnamese designers are for the first time heading to a major exhibition in London next month.

Hanoi International Queer Film Week 2018 (HIQFW), a series of film screenings and discussions projecting voices from the LGBTQ community, is taking place in Hanoi on August 12-17. 

VOV.VN -A number of Vietnamese celebrities gathered in Ho Chi Minh City on August 10 for the Miss Universe Vietnam gala dinner.

VOV.VN - Fourteen Miss Vietnam beauty queens have gathered for a photoshoot marking the 30th anniversary of Tien Phong Newspaper’s organisation of the Miss Vietnam pageant.

VOV.VN - The 35 finalists of The Face Vietnam 2018 have been unveiled after they have outperformed many strong rivals to secure a place in the next round of the competition.

VOV.VN -Thousands of foreign and local music lovers were thrilled by the spectacular performances of the “Summer Fire” live show by world renowned R&B group Boney M at Vinpearl Land on August 10.

VOV.VN -Thanh Trang has been invited to judge the Miss All Nations Pageant 2018 in China.

Banh mi bit tet (bread beefsteak) isn’t a traditional dish of Hanoians. However, it cannot be missed in your list of street food if you stay in Hanoi for a long time. 

VOV.VN - Vietnamese representative Phan Thi Mo was crowned World Miss Tourism Ambassador 2018 in the grand finale held in Thailand on August 8 after a performance to be proud of.

VOV.VN -In their capacity as judges, Miss International Queen 2018 Huong Giang and Miss Vietnam 2014 Ky Duyen appeared stylish at the qualifying round of the southern region for Vietnam Supermodel 2018 on August 9.

Hanoi will create all possible conditions to help the German Embassy successfully organise a cultural festival in the pedestrian zone around Hoan Kiem Lake in early November, said a municipal official. 

The French cultural center L'Espace in Hanoi will screen favorite French films this weekend, allowing Hanoi audience to indulge in French culture, lifestyle and arts.

The 2018 Hanoi International Piano Festival will begin a week of piano masterclasses, conferences and workshops at the National Academy of Music on August 11.

The Hanoi Food Culture Festival 2018, the first of its kind, will take place in the capital city from October 5-10 with an aim of introducing Hanoi’s cuisine legacy to locals and tourists alike. 

A series of events are scheduled to commemorate the 107th birthday of General Vo Nguyen Giap (August 25, 1911) and his 5th death anniversary (October 4, 2013) in his home province of Quang Binh.