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Quang Ninh hosts photo exhibition on Hoang Sa, Truong Sa islands

Northern border Quang Ninh province on June 24 hosted an exhibition featuring photos, documents and map collections of the Hoang Sa (Paracel) and Truong Sa (Spratly) archipelagoes, asserting Vietnam’s sovereignty over the two islands.

Fashion show themed East Sea sovereignty in France, Belgium

A special collection "Desire for Peace" by designer Thuan Viet will be introduced in France and Belgium to celebrate Vietnam Days from June 23 to July 1.

Websites posting music with “crude” lyrics fined

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has officially decided to fine several music websites for publishing songs with crude or sexual lyrics.

Meeting of ASEAN Puppetry Association kicks off

The sixth Meeting of ASEAN Puppetry Association officially kicked off at the Vietnam Puppetry Theatre in Hanoi on June 19.

National contest to keep traditional art forms alive

A national competition for younger people involved in traditional arts will start today in Tay Do Theatre in the southern city of Can Tho. It will run until June 26.

Transformers 4 premier to be broadcast live in Vietnam

Hanoi and HCM City film fanatics will have the chance to watch a premier red carpet live stream of a famous Hollywood blockbuster “Transformer 4- Age of Extinction” which will be broadcast live on MTV channel.

Hanoi exhibition on Vietnam’s sovereignty over sea and islands

A Fine art exhibition themed “Vietnam’s sovereignty over sea and islands” opened in Hanoi on June 18.

Ministry clampdown on "crude" lyrics

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism said that they would deliver strict punishments to music websites for publishing songs with crude or sexual lyrics.

Veteran musician discusses difficulties developing authentic art

Vietnam still lacks real audiences for authentic music, as most attendees of shows come to “watch” instead of listening to music, said musician Duong Thu.

Photo exhibition focuses on Chinese marine aggression

The Danang Museum has put on a photo exhibition showing first-hand scenes of Chinese ships sinking a Vietnamese fishing boat.

Thai beauty queen resigns under social media fire

Miss Universe Thailand has resigned less than a month into her reign after being harshly criticized on social media over her political comments and looks.

Artists hope to improve the image of Vietnamese comics

The well-known artist, Thanh Phong, shared his thoughts about the comic "Long Than Tuong" and their methods of raising funds for publication.

2014 Miss Vietnam Pageant launched

The national pageant, Miss Vietnam 2014, officially kicked off on June 4 with preliminary round to be staged in Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City and Bac Lieu from November 1-15.

Top acts set to electrify HCM City festival

Dutch mixing star Afrojack, rated ninth in DJ magazine's Top 100 DJs last year, is coming to HCM City's biggest r electronic dance music festival on Saturday.

Japanese producer makes movie about Vietnam

Vietnamese and Japanese artists are now working together on a film which depicts the daily life and unique culture of Vietnam.

Documentary film festival to spark dialogue between Europe, Vietnam

The 6th European – Vietnamese Documentary Film Festival is expected to present 22 recent films to create a vibrant dialogue, featuring a variety of filmmaking styles and topics relevant to each society.

Music festival targets seas and islands

The Vietnam Musicians Association will organise a large-scale music festival focusing on seas and islands next Sunday.

Vietnam’s first tourism ambassador steps out of limelight

Model Ly Nha Ky, Vietnam’s first tourism ambassador, has decided to leave the Vietnamese showbiz scene in order to focus on social activities.

Russian conductor to perform in Hanoi concert

Russian conductor Alexander Polyanichko will be the highlight of a concert with the Vietnam National Symphony and Orchestra on June 6 and 7.

Young City artists hold group show

A group exhibition, Out of Nowhere, which marks the grand opening of Sao La, a Galerie Quynh initiative, will feature works in a range of media from painting and photography to installation and video by 10 young artists based

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