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Photos to prove China’s violation of Vietnam’s waters

Photos on latest developments in the waters of Vietnam’s Hoang Sa (Paracel) archipelago will be on display at an exhibition in Hanoi from May 28, providing vivid evidence of China ’s brazen violation of Vietnam ’s sovereignty.

Dang Thu Thao crowned Miss Vietnam Ocean 2014

Dang Thu Thao, born in 1997 in the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho, has been sashed winner of the 2014 Miss Vietnam Ocean beauty pageant.

Vietnam competes in Miss Asia-Pacific World 2014

Jenny Nguyen, winner of the Vietnam Supermodel 2012 style prize, is representing Vietnam in the Miss Asia-Pacific World 2014 pageant taking place in Seoul, the RoK from May 18-31.

Beauty contest organiser denies abuse accusation

The organising board of Miss Ethnic Vietnam beauty contest denied the accusation that they abused contestants, saying that the former Miss Ethnic Vietnam did not fulfill her duties.

Second ASEAN music festival to be held in Hanoi

Hanoi will play host to a number of large bands from Asian countries at the second ASEAN Music Festival, to take place on May 24.

Beauty queen returns crown, exposes dirty secrets

Miss Ethnic Vietnam 2011, Trieu Thi Ha, confirmed that she returned her crown because of abuse she suffered by the organisers.

Photos capture life of ‘Generals in Peacetime'

Major-general Nguyen Duc Huy put on his glasses to see photos of himself and his comrades more clearly at an exhibition by photographer Tran Viet Van that opened yesterday in Hanoi.

Filmmakers choose exotic cave to unravel the tale of Peter Pan

A team from US-based Warner Bros, has surveyed a cave at Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park in Quang Binh province to select scenes for the film Peter Pan.

Museum puts evolution on show

The Vietnam National Museum of Nature, designed to be the leading museum of its kind in Vietnam, opened a new exhibition hall on the evolution of living things on Thursday.

Artists turn East Sea disputes into music

Hundreds of artists are set to perform the Vietnamese national anthem, along with and other songs, in a patriotic attempt to call attention to the East Sea crisis.

Italian nights lend inspiration to city photographer

A photo exhibition that has opened in Hanoi offers an opportunity for visitors to discover the night scene in Milan and Rome.

Vietnam short film screened at Cannes

A 15-minute film by Vietnamese director Hoang Tran Minh Duc will be screened to compete at the Cannes Film Festival's Short Film Corner event held from May 14 to 24.

World atlas affirming Vietnam’s sovereignty publicised

The Ministry of Information and Communications on May 13 received and publicised a world atlas that affirms Vietnam’s sovereignty over the Hoang Sa (Paracel) and Truong Sa (Spratly) archipelagos.

Child artist inspires with painting showcase

The small, happy world of a nine-year-old boy born with autism, as seen through his paintings, is now on display in downtown Hanoi.

Comedy informs HCM City kids about dengue fever

Knowledge of how dengue fever spreads and key behaviours to prevent it will be disseminated in an appealing manner through a play to be staged at 21 primary schools in two HCM City districts this month.

Fashion Week to feature 800 new designs

As many as 800 new designs by 17 Vietnamese and foreign designers will be staged during the Vietnam Autumn-Winter Fashion Week 2014 from May 11-14 in Hanoi.