Two historic steam locomotives that were repatriated to Switzerland from Da Lat in 1990 became part of the European country’s celebration of the restored Furka Pass rack railway last week.

The “Un Mois En France” (One Month in France) programme will take place in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City from November 1 to December 12.

Lacquer paintings depicting nature, plants and flowers throughout the year are on display at an exhibition by artist Nguyen Tran Cuong.

Ho Chi Minh City will continue working with stakeholders to prepare for the HCM City–Gyeongju World Cultural Festival 2017, said Vice Chairman of the municipal People’s Committee Le Thanh Liem.

VOV.VN - Vietnamese representative Do My Linh finished the talent contest at Miss World 2017 with a monochord recital.

VOV.VN - Miss Tourism Vietnam 2017 Khanh Ngan has departed Vietnam to vie for the title of Miss Globe 2017, taking place in Albania from October 23 to November 3.

VOV.VN - Ho Chi Minh City will host the HCM City-Gyeongju World Cultural Festival 2017, offering a wide range of cultural activities from November 11 to December 3, to mark the 25th anniversary of diplomatic ties between Vietnam and the Republic of Korea.

VOV.VN - 33 outstanding contestants in Miss Ocean 2017 showed off their beauty in the bikini contest on October 24.

VOV.VN -Following is the list of 10 potential contestants including Vietnamese representative Huyen My in the final of Miss Grand 2017 beauty pageant taking place in Phu Quoc, Kien Giang province on October 25.

The exhibition “Sun Rising over the Mekong: 50 Years of Vietnamese Painting”, which features iconic painters trained at the École des Beaux-Arts de l’Indochine in Hanoi, will be held by Raquelle Azran Vietnamese Contemporary Fine Art in London from November 3-9. 

VOV.VN - Japanese painter Toba Mika has reflected Vietnam’s beautiful landscapes through a series of Japan’s traditional katazome paintings. 

VOV.VN - Contestants of the Miss Grand International 2017 pageant flaunted their shapely bodies in stunning swimsuits at the preliminary competition on Phu Quoc Island, Kien Giang Province on October 23.

VOV.VN - Vietnamese actress and businesswoman Ly Nha Ky served as a judge for the preliminary round of the Miss Grand International 2017 pageant on Phu Quoc Island, Kien Giang Province on October 23.

Lacquer paintings depicting nature, plants and flowers throughout the year are on display at an exhibition by artist Nguyen Tran Cuong.

VOV.VN - Thuy Dung left Ho Chi Minh City on October 23 to represent Vietnam at the Miss International 2017 pageant in Japan.

At an exhibition in Hanoi, Ory Anna-Maria sets up her paintings as an album of Ho Tay (West Lake) that can be turned by visitors.

VOV.VN - Ho Chi Minh City Ballet Symphony Orchestra and Opera announced on October 24 that a Vietnam-US friendship concert will take place at the Saigon Opera House on October 29. 

Vietnam’s 218 Dance Crew qualified for Asia’s Got Talent Season 2 last weekend, with the qualifying round airing at 8pm on national channel HTV3 - DreamsTV.

VOV.VN - Thirty-three contestants competed in the talent contest of Miss Ocean Vietnam 2017 at Mui Ne Bay Resort-Phan Thiet on October 23.

VOV.VN - Vietnamese representative Huyen My and other 77 contestants from around the world took part in the preliminary competition at Miss Grand International 2017 held on Phu Quoc Island, Kien Giang Province on October 23.

VOV.VN - The second International Watercolour exhibition opened in Hanoi Museum on October 23, featuring 200 works of 216 artists from 45 world nations. 

The UK’s Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra (RPCO) will play at the Hanoi Opera House on November 4, treating local music lovers to a night of romance and drama.

A series of culinary events and trade promotions will be held during “Un Mois En France” (One Month in France) programme in November. 

The Ho Chi Minh City General Publishing House has launched the 11th Book Week to celebrate its 40th anniversary.

Vietnam’s picturesque landscapes and mystical monuments have found katazome expression at the hands of Japanese artist Toba Mika.

The presentation ceremony for 2017 Golden Lotus Bud Awards, which honour budding film directors, in Hanoi on October 22 revealed winners of short films, teen-made films and documentaries.

VOV.VN - 120 contestants of Miss World 2017 were selected for "Dances of the World" on October 22 in China.

VOV.VN - Miss Vietnam 2016 Do My Linh has met the other contestants at Miss World 2017 in China.

VOV.VN - Contestants of Miss Ocean Vietnam 2017 showed off their sensational figures in a bikini contest, taking place in Phan Thiet City.

VOV.VN - Vietnamese representative at Miss Earth 2017, Ha Thu has ranked third in the evening gown contest.