With all the hype surrounding the K-pop industry, how much does it actually earn? The Korea Culture and Tourism Institute sought to answer this question with data, which revealed that the K-pop industry raked in nearly US$900 million from overseas last year. Fans of BTS gather near the Louvre …
Read More »HCM City hosts int’l beauty exhibition
More than 2,000 domestic and international brands in the cosmetic and beauty industry are showcasing products and technologies at the Vietbeauty & Cosmobeauté Vietnam 2024 that kicked off in HCM City on July 25. HCM City hosts int’l beauty exhibition Photo nhandan.vn HCM City – More than 2,000 domestic and …
Read More »Bình Thuận introduces Chăm royal artefacts to public
A collection of ancient artefacts belonging to the Chăm royal family has recently been put on public display in the coastal province of Bình Thuận. GOLD CROWNS: The crowns of King Po Klong Moh Nai and Queen Po Bia Som are the most precious artefacts from the Royal Cultural Heritage …
Read More »Bilingual book honours national treasures
The Sự Thật (Truth) National Political Publishing House in coordination with the Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism has published a Vietnamese-English book titled Thousand Years of Việt Nam National Civilisation featuring national treasures. The Vietnamese-English book titled “Thousand Years of Vietnam National Civilisation” featuring national treasures. Photo nxbctqg.org.vn HÀ NỘI — The …
Read More »Mister Vietnam 2024 kicks off National Costume Design contest
The organising committee will select the 10 best designs to enter the next round and the winners will be worn by the contestants at the Mister Vietnam 2024 Final Night. HÀ NỘI — With the theme My Việt Nam, the National Costume Design contest has just officially launched by the …
Read More »Don’t Cry Butterfly to compete in Venice Film Festival
The horror-comedy film Mưa Trên Cánh Bướm (Don’t Cry Butterfly), written and directed by young Vietnamese filmmaker Dương Diệu Linh, will have its world premiere in competition at the Venice Critics Week at the 81st International Film Festival. VENICE — The horror-comedy film Mưa Trên Cánh Bướm (Don’t Cry Butterfly), written and …
Read More »Swiss on wheels: Exploring Việt Nam’s off-road potential
Since 2018, Michael Gerber has called Việt Nam home, captivated not only by its stunning landscapes but also by its promising terrain for sports tourism lovers. Quỳnh Anh Originally from Switzerland, Michael Gerber has called Việt Nam home since 2018, captivated not only by its stunning landscapes but also by …
Read More »Mai Dịch Cemetery – The final resting place of high-ranking leaders
HÀ NỘI A state funeral for the late Party General Secretary Nguyễn Phú Trọng will be held on July 25 and 26, with his final resting place at the Mai Dịch Cemetery in Cầu Giấy District, Hà Nội. Mai Dịch Cemetary houses the graves of many martyrs, high-ranking officials and …
Read More »Artworks by Vietnamese famous painters put under hammer
Organised by the Hà Nội-based Le Auction House, the auction ‘The Vietnamese Art in 20th Century’ will offer for sale 350 selected paintings to art lovers across the world. HÀ NỘI – Artworks created by first generation of Vietnamese painting in the beginning of 20th century will be put under …
Read More »More businesses propose opening double-decker bus routes in HCM City
Another open-top double-decker bus route is planned for HCM City to promote tourism. The current double-decker bus pilot project has attracted many tourists. Photo tphcm.chinhphu.vn HCM CITY Another open-top double-decker bus route is planned for HCM City to improve the service’s quality and promote tourism. The HCM City Department of …
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