Entertainment

TV, film piracy remain big concern in Vietnam

Television and film piracy is one of the most talked about issues and poses a persistent problem for the creative industry. A number of copyright measures have been taken, but many shows appear online just hours after being broadcast.

French photographer promotes ethnic cultures

40 photographs featuring the rich diversity of Vietnam’s ethnic cultures through the eyes of a French artist are being displayed at an outdoor exhibition in the central town of Hoi An.

Province seeks recognition for buffalo-fighting

The southern province of Bình Phước plans to ask the Government to grant intangible cultural heritage status to the traditional buffalo-fighting festival in Quản Hớn District.

'Echoes of Central Highlands' set for July in Hanoi

A program entitled “Echoes of the Central Highlands” with a host of music and arts activities from the central highlands will be held from July 1 to 31 at the Vietnam National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism.

Vietnam finalist in Asia’s Next Top Model 2017

Vietnamese model Nguyễn Minh Tú, 24, has officially been named one of the three finalists in Asia’s Next Top Model 2017.

Vietnamese-American singer Thanh Lan to perform in HCM City

Vietnamese- American singer Thanh Lan will stage a special show in HCM City for fans after 24 years of living away from her native land.

What's on June 26- July 2 (Daily updated)

Veteran collector opens exhibition of 200 paintings, sculptures

A new exhibition of 200 paintings and sculptures by 81 Vietnamese artists has opened at the HCM City Fine Arts Association.

International Music Festival to gather domestic, foreign artists

The International Music Festival will take place from 4:30pm to 11pm on June 24, at the French Cultural Centre in Hanoi (L’Espace), featuring the participation of numerous Vietnamese and international bands and artists.

Kha Trang selected as 'sexiest woman alive' in Asia

Vietnam’s Duong Thi Ha Giang or Kha Trang has been named as Sexiest Woman Alive in Asia in 2016/2017.

Winner found for the photo contest on gender equality in Vietnamese families

A photo featuring a smiling handicapped man sharing farm work with his wife won first prize in the photo contest on gender equality in Vietnamese families.

Yoga connecting world, says Modi as millions stretch and bend

Yoga has connected the world with India, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said Wednesday, as he rolled out his mat along with millions of others across the globe to celebrate the ancient practice.

Artist Nguyễn Tư Nghiêm’s masterpieces on display

Thirty paintings of renowned Vietnamese artist Nguyễn Tư Nghiêm (1922-2016) are being exhibited in downtown Hanoi to commemorate his first death anniversary.

What's on June 19-25 (Daily updated)

Art troupes ask HCM City to increase theatre funding

State-owned and private art troupes in HCM City are asking the city government to invest in construction and renovation of theatres to meet market demand.

Thirty contestants enter final round of Miss ASEAN Friendship

The final round of the 2017 Miss ASEAN Friendship contest will take place from June 15 to July 2 in Tuy Hoa city, Phu Yen province, featuring the participation of 30 contestants from ASEAN countries.

Joss Stone to rock Monsoon Music Festival

Grammy-winning soul singer Joss Stone tops a long list of artists from 10 different countries performing at the second Monsoon Music Festival (MMF) in Hanoi in October.

What's on June 12-18 (Daily updated)

Vietnam has gold medals at int’l women’s canoe tourney

Vietnam’s Truong Thi Phuong pocketed another gold medal at the International Canoe Federation Women’s Canoe Cup, which ended on June 8 in Szeged City, Hungary.