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The cajuput tree—tràm in Vietnamese—is known for its spongy bark, white flowers and its oil that is prized for its usefulness in aromatherapy.

More than 300 items dating back to between the prehistoric era and the 17th and 18th centuries are being displayed at the Vietnam National Museum of History.

Vietnamese representative Thu Dung has just left for Egypt to compete in the Miss Eco International 2018.

As many as 50,0000 book titles of various genres will be introduced to readers at the fifth Vietnam Book Day 2018 which is scheduled in Thong Nhat Park in Hanoi from April 18-22.

Jean Paul Gaultier and Roberto Cavalli are in Saudi Arabia — headlining the kingdom’s first ever Arab Fashion Week, an event that opened Tuesday to equal parts excitement and controversy.

Boat racing festival in Dam Village in Bac Tu Liem District, Hanoi, is scheduled to be held on April 23-25, attracting the participation of hundreds of local men.

On April 9, the National Library of Vietnam announced its plans to organise the 2018 book festival, which will take place from April 19-24 in Hanoi, as part of activities to mark Vietnam Book Day (April 21), and World

The music licensing company Sky Music has been accused by many musicians at the Vietnam Centre for Protection of Music Copyright of using their songs without permission.

The third Moc Chau Tea Festival is taking place from April 6 to 8 at Vinatea Moc Chau in Moc Chau town, northern Son La province.

A festival of traditional then singing, featuring art troupes from 16 provinces and cities in the country, will be held in the mountainous province of Ha Giang on May 13-14.

Elite Vietnam Company has just announced its co-operation with experts from the Philippines and Venezuela to open the first training centre for Vietnamese women for international pageant competitions.

A new branch of the French Cultural Centre L'Espace officially opened on April 6, on the campus of the Hanoi University of Architecture, Ha Dong district, Hanoi, to serve as a bridge to support the friendship and co-operation between

The Consulate General of Australia in Ho Chi Minh City hosted a programme called “Taste of Australia” on April 5, as part of the activities to celebrate the 45th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties between the two countries.

Bollywood superstar Salman Khan was sentenced to five years prison on Thursday for killing endangered wildlife nearly 20 years ago, stunning India's film industry and his die-hard fans.

The British Council in Vietnam will carry out “Heritage of Future Past”, a cultural heritage for inclusive growth project, to mark the 25th anniversary of its work promoting closer cultural relations between the UK and Vietnam.

Two paintings by the late Vietnamese artist Nguyen Huyen have been sold at Sotheby’s Hong Kong auction house for almost 22,000 USD.

Designer Viet Hung has started the Hoa Tho Cam Project to popularise traditional brocatelle.