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Fashion designer Hoai Nam launches new collections in Rome

A Gala Dinner in Rome, Italy, on August 23 introduced two new collections of Vietnamese fashion designer Do Trinh Hoai Nam consisting of 40 designs inspired by the natural landscape of Vietnam and the nation’s devotion to peace.

Vietnamese singers ignorant of music theory

Experts have estimated that up to 70% of professional Vietnamese singers lack knowledge of music theory and the trend is growing.

Musician ends cooperation with copyright agency

Musician Phu Quang announced that he will stop cooperating with the Vietnam Centre for Protection of Music Copyright (VCPMC).

Singing festival showcases restored ca tru music

Twenty six ca tru (ceremonial singing) troupes from across the nation will gather at a festival hosted by the Vietnam Institute of Musicology from August 26-29 in Hanoi.

Vietnam gives warm welcome to Richard Claydermann

Famous French pianist Richard Claydermann arrived at Hanoi's Noi Bai International Airport this morning, August 22, to a very warm reception by his fans.

Festival opens door to contemporary arts

The Young Art Festival 2014, which was opened on August 20 in Hanoi, has attracted the participation of many talented artists.

"Non-traditional" objects discouraged at important sites

Cultural and historical sites in Vietnam have been encouraged to remove stone statues of strange animals and replace them with more "traditional" objects.

H'Mong people show flute skills in August festival

The H'Mong ethnic minority people’s traditional Khen (flute) festival is set to take place in Dong Van district, Ha Giang province on August 30-31 featuring a wide range of special activities.

Experts discuss promotion of Vietnamese culture on the international stage

Experts in the field of art and cultural management have gathered at a workshop in Ninh Binh to discuss ways to promote Vietnamese culture abroad.

Les ballets troupe to dazzle in City

Well-known contemporary dance Out of Context by one of the most famous dance troupes in Europe, Les ballets C de la B, will be staged for the first time in Vietnam next Tuesday at the HCM City's Opera House.

Khanh Ly show delayed due to copyright controversy

Organisers have decided to delay a live show by legendary overseas singer Khanh Ly in due to continued arguments over copyrighted materials.

National Cinema Centre accused of indecent ads

The National Cinema Centre was recently asked to account for an advertisement campaign that has been called indecent by its overseeing agency.

Trinh Cong Son copyright controversy

All through the run up to overseas Vietnamese singer Khanh Ly’s show in Danang City on August 8, there were arguments about copyright issues.

Tuong Vy crowned Miss Vietnam Continents

Coming from HCM City, Tuong Vy beat out other beauties around the world, winning Miss Vietnam Continents 2014 in California, the US.

Photo exhibition features lingering pains of AO victims

Heartbreaking portraits of the everyday struggle and horrifying effects Agent Orange victims continue to suffer some 40 years after the US war are the inspiration for a photo exhibition opened in HCM City on August 8.

Bestselling Vietnamese book to be released in US

Acclaimed author Nguyen Nhat Anh's novel Cho Toi Xin Mot Ve Di Tuoi Tho (Give Me a Ticket to Childhood) will be released in the US on December 9.

Tradition-inspired collection for New York fashion week

Designer Vo Viet Chung, will present his inspired ao dai collection at Couture Fashion Week New York on September 6 at the Crown Plaza, Times Square in Manhattan.

“Asian – Europe” New Music Festival 2014 set to get underway

The “Asian – Europe” New Music Festival 2014 featuring symphony orchestra, chamber orchestra, chamber music and solo repertoire programmes will take place in Hanoi and Ha Long city in October.

Overseas Vietnamese singers more popular than local singers

While local singers in Vietnam are hesitant organise live shows recently for fear of losing money on ticket sales, many overseas Vietnamese singers have enjoyed success in the country.

HCM City orchestra to perform famous Beethoven symphony

The HCM City Ballet and Symphony Orchestra will play one of Beethoven's most famous compositions, Symphony No.5 in C minor, Op. 67, or the Symphony of Destiny, at the HCM City Opera House this Saturday.

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