Vietnamese visual artist wins US$44,000 Signature Art Prize
Vietnamese visual artist wins US$44,000 Signature Art Prize

For the first time, a female Vietnamese artist has won the grand prize at the Signature Art Prize, a triennial award meant to recognize outstanding examples of contemporary art from both emerging and established artists in the Asia-Pacific region.

Vietnamese visual artist wins US$44,000 Signature Art Prize
Italy wins Da Nang International Fireworks Festival
Italy wins Da Nang International Fireworks Festival

Italy might not be playing in the World Cup but at the Da Nang International Fireworks Festival on June 30 they were champions.

Italy wins Da Nang International Fireworks Festival
Fermented buffalo skin, a specialty of Thai people in Son La
Fermented buffalo skin, a specialty of Thai people in Son La

VOV.VN - Moc Chau plateau in Son La province, where the Thai live, is well-known for its fresh air, beautiful flowers, and delicious food. Fermented buffalo skin is a special indigenous dish of the Thai.

Fermented buffalo skin, a specialty of Thai people in Son La
2018 Lotus Festival opens in Thua Thien Hue
2018 Lotus Festival opens in Thua Thien Hue

VOV.VN - The 2018 Lotus Festival themed ‘Legend of a Flower’ opened at Quoc Hoc Hue High School for the Gifted in the central city of Hue on June 29.  

2018 Lotus Festival opens in Thua Thien Hue
Tam Duong market embraces local mountain culture
Tam Duong market embraces local mountain culture

VOV.VN - Tam Duong market in in Lai Chau city is a typical mountain market. It’s not just a trading place but also a meeting venue of the Dao, Mong, Thai, Giay, and Lu ethnic minority people.

Tam Duong market embraces local mountain culture
Quang Ngai: Exhibition on Ly Son’s sea and islands opens
Quang Ngai: Exhibition on Ly Son’s sea and islands opens

An exhibition entitled "Ly Son - Sea and Island Culture Heritage” opened in Ly Son district of the central province of Quang Ngai on June 29 as part of the first Ly Son Culture - Tourism Week.

Quang Ngai: Exhibition on Ly Son’s sea and islands opens
Record number of persons sing national anthem in Ly Son Island
Record number of persons sing national anthem in Ly Son Island

A crowd of 3,000 sang the national anthem and stood in line to form a 45m x 25m national flag in Ly Son Island, the central province of Quang Ngai, on June 29, setting national records of the number of persons singing the national anthem and forming the national flag. 

Record number of persons sing national anthem in Ly Son Island
Thua Thien-Hue kicks off Lotus Festival 2018
Thua Thien-Hue kicks off Lotus Festival 2018

The central province of Thua Thien-Hue kicked off the Lotus Festival 2018 themed “Legend of a flower” on June 29, as part of a series of activities to promote Hue, a festival city of Vietnam. 

Thua Thien-Hue kicks off Lotus Festival 2018
Scientists announce excavation results of central province’s relics
Scientists announce excavation results of central province’s relics

Thousands of ceramic objects were unearthed at an excavation site in the central province of Binh Dinh, scientists confirmed at a workshop held in the province on June 28.

Scientists announce excavation results of central province’s relics
Chi Nguyen wows in evening gowns
Chi Nguyen wows in evening gowns

VOV.VN - Vietnamese representative Chi Nguyen is as stunning as a mythical queen in her latest evening gown photo collection.

Chi Nguyen wows in evening gowns
Miss Vietnam contestants in northern region can apply online now
Miss Vietnam contestants in northern region can apply online now

VOV.VN - The organising board of Miss Vietnam 2018 is now receiving online applications for contestants in the northern region through July 7.

Miss Vietnam contestants in northern region can apply online now
New arts hub features Vietnamese artists’ work
New arts hub features Vietnamese artists’ work

A newly established arts hub called A. Farm in Ho Chi Minh City is showcasing works by artists with diverse styles at its debut exhibition All Animals are Equal.

New arts hub features Vietnamese artists’ work
H’Hen Nie receives “Best Dress of The Night” award
H’Hen Nie receives “Best Dress of The Night” award

VOV.VN - Miss Universe Vietnam 2017 H’Hen Nie stole the limelight with her dashing appearance at Elle Style Awards 2018 on June 27.

H’Hen Nie receives “Best Dress of The Night” award
UNESCO recognition sought for for Dong Ho folk painting
UNESCO recognition sought for for Dong Ho folk painting

Authorities in northern Bac Ninh Province are planning to compile a dossier on the Vietnamese folk art of Dong Ho painting in a bid to secure UNESCO recognition.

UNESCO recognition sought for for Dong Ho folk painting
Thuy Dung enchants at HCM City tourism event
Thuy Dung enchants at HCM City tourism event

VOV.VN - Second runner-up of Miss Vietnam 2016, Thuy Dung, struck an enchanting note in an elegant silver evening gown at an event in Ho Chi Minh City.

Thuy Dung enchants at HCM City tourism event
Vietnamese child model to compete at Prince & Princess International
Vietnamese child model to compete at Prince & Princess International

VOV.VN - Child model Nguyen Ngoc Trang Anh will represent Vietnam at the ‘Prince & Princess International 2018’beauty pageant scheduled for July 25-31 in Phuket, Thailand.

Vietnamese child model to compete at Prince & Princess International
Miss Asia World contestants bewitch in bikinis
Miss Asia World contestants bewitch in bikinis

VOV.VN - Vietnamese representative Nguyen Thi Chi (Chi Nguyen) and other contestants of Miss Asia World took to the beach in stunning swimsuits as they posed for the “Bikini Photoshoot” contest.

Miss Asia World contestants bewitch in bikinis
Stars gather to celebrate Ky's new consul job
Stars gather to celebrate Ky's new consul job

VOV.VN - A number of Vietnamese celebrities gathered in Ho Chi Minh City on June 26 to celebrate the new position of Ly Nha Ky as the Honorary Consul of Romania in the city.

Stars gather to celebrate Ky's new consul job
Vietnamese beauty queens gather at HCM City event
Vietnamese beauty queens gather at HCM City event

VOV.VN -A number of Vietnamese beauty queens attended an event in Ho Chi Minh City on June 25 to present books to students

Vietnamese beauty queens gather at HCM City event
Miss Vietnam southern contestants take on charity work
Miss Vietnam southern contestants take on charity work

VOV.VN -19 Miss Vietnam contestants in southern region have begun their charitable journey in remote areas as part of the beauty pageant’s activities.

Miss Vietnam southern contestants take on charity work
Millennium-old communal house named special national relic site
Millennium-old communal house named special national relic site

The Chem Communal House, dating back more than 2,000 years and one of the oldest of its kind in Vietnam, in Bac Tu Liem district of Hanoi was awarded a certificate as a special national relic site on June 25.

Millennium-old communal house named special national relic site
In photos: 19 Miss Vietnam southern finalists revealed
In photos: 19 Miss Vietnam southern finalists revealed

VOV.VN - The 19 most outstanding contestants of the southern region have been selected to compete on the final night of Miss Vietnam 2018 on September 16.

In photos: 19 Miss Vietnam southern finalists revealed
Miss Asia World contestant Chi Nguyen wows in bikini
Miss Asia World contestant Chi Nguyen wows in bikini

VOV.VN - Vietnamese representative Nguyen Thi Chi (Chi Nguyen) has revealed her latest bikini photos to show off her perfect body before taking part in the final night of Miss Asia World 2018.

Miss Asia World contestant Chi Nguyen wows in bikini
Dung delights on final night of Miss Vietnam southern regionals
Dung delights on final night of Miss Vietnam southern regionals

VOV.VN -Thuy Dung, second runner-up of Miss Vietnam 2016, looked stunning as she made an appearance at the final night for the southern regionals of the Miss Vietnam 2018 pageant.

Dung delights on final night of Miss Vietnam southern regionals
Vietnamese representative crowned Mrs Worldwide 2018
Vietnamese representative crowned Mrs Worldwide 2018

VOV.VN - Vietnamese representative, Duong Thuy Linh, has surpassed 24 contestants to be crowned Mrs Worldwide 2018 at the final round in Singapore on June 24.

Vietnamese representative crowned Mrs Worldwide 2018
Protection of Hue’s colonial buildings lands in controversy
Protection of Hue’s colonial buildings lands in controversy

Researchers in the former imperial capital city of Hue have voiced their concerns over the new list of 27 prominent ’Indochinese colonial-style’ architectural buildings in the city.

Protection of Hue’s colonial buildings lands in controversy
“Vietnam Day” held in Ukraine’s Lviv city
“Vietnam Day” held in Ukraine’s Lviv city

The “Vietnam Day” programme was recently held in Lviv city, the centre of culture and history in western Ukraine, as part of activities of the Vietnamese Cultural Year in Ukraine.

“Vietnam Day” held in Ukraine’s Lviv city
Phu Tho preserves intangible cultural heritages
Phu Tho preserves intangible cultural heritages

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s northern midland province of Phu Tho is home to two UNESCO recognized intangible cultural heritages of humanity: Hung Kings worshiping and Xoan singing. The province is taking drastic measures to better preserve and promote its local heritages.

Phu Tho preserves intangible cultural heritages
​Universal Music to open TV channel in Vietnam
​Universal Music to open TV channel in Vietnam

The new music, entertainment and media channel, UM Channel, will be launched under a tripartite agreement has been signed between Universal Music Group (UMG), Vietnamese multi-channel network Yeah1 Group (YEG) and the online digital distribution service Global Tunes.

​Universal Music to open TV channel in Vietnam
Grand stage revealed ahead of final night for southern region
Grand stage revealed ahead of final night for southern region

VOV.VN - The organizing board of Miss Vietnam 2018 has revealed a spectacular stage ahead of the final night for the southern region on June 23 night.

Grand stage revealed ahead of final night for southern region
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