Artisan Đạt Thị Nam, a member of the handloom weaving cooperative in Mỹ Nghiệp Village. To create delicate and unique patterns, the weavers must have an aesthetic sense and experience in mixing colours. — VNA/VNS Photos Nguyễn Thành The handloom weaving village of Mỹ Nghiệp was founded in the 17th century …
Read More »BridgeFest Music Festival moves to HCM City
The annual BridgeFest Music Festival in HCM City on Saturday, December 9, 2023. — Photo Courtesy from event organisers HCM CITY – The annual BridgeFest Music Festival was held on Nguyễn Huệ Street in HCM City on Saturday night, attracting thousands of people. This year’s theme of “Bridging the Gap …
Read More »Asia TV Forum & Market opens opportunities for many enterprises
By Lê Hương SINGAPORE – The second edition of ATF IP Accelerator Project Market (AIPA) at Asia TV Forum & Market (ATF) 2023 closed with a special presentation at the end of Day 2 of the market with a total of 4 winners bagging prizes valued more than SGD80,000 (US$56,628) …
Read More »Hải Phòng food tour, an experience to tickle your taste buds
Crab noodle soup is commonly enjoyed for breakfast. — Photo kenhhomestay.com HẢI PHÒNG — A food tour has always been a must-try experience for any visitor to Hải Phòng City. Not only does it offer fresh and delicious food at reasonable prices, but also showcases cuisine with unique cultural …
Read More »Tourists swarm to Cà Mau’s lively shrimp festival
The opening ceremony of Cà Mau Province’s first ever shrimp festival. – VNS Photo Việt Dũng CÀ MAU – Cà Mau Province’s first ever shrimp festival is attracting a large number of local visitors and tourists around Việt Nam to celebrate the province’s most well-known agricultural product. The regional-level …
Read More »Hải Phòng attracts investments in tourism sector
Dragon Hill International Tourist Area of Hải Phòng City. — Photo dragonoceandoson.vn HẢI PHÒNG — Hải Phòng has attracted 22 investment projects in the tourism sector, totaling over VNĐ120,000 billion (US$4.8 billion) between 2016 and 2023. Hải Phòng has emerged as a prime destination for investment, with the active …
Read More »‘Inside the Yellow Cocoon Shell’ wins Best Asian Feature at Singapore International Film Fest
By Lê Hương SINGAPORE – The debut feature of Vietnamese director Phạm Thiên Ân, titled ‘Inside the Yellow Cocoon Shell’, clinched the Best Asian Feature Film award at the recently concluded 34th Singapore International Film Festival. This 2023 Vietnamese-language drama film, both written and directed by Phạm Thiên Ân in …
Read More »Sóc Trăng seeks to become top travel destination in Mekong Delta
A crowd of locals and tourists enjoyed the Ngo (Khmer long boat) race from November 25-27 in the Mekong Delta province of Sóc Trăng. The Ok Om Bok festival – Ngo boat race, one of the largest annual festivals of the Khmer people, has been developed as a unique tourism …
Read More »Famous drama play from the 1980s to be restaged for New Year
NEW VERSION – Veteran and young actors of HCM City’s Hồng Vân Drama Stage will perform in a new musical version of the famous play Công Chúa Ngọc Hân (Princess Lê Ngọc Hân), a production about patriotism, bravery, and love. Photo courtesy of the theatre. HCM CITY — People’s Artist …
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