Vietnamese pop star Dong Nhi will give two performances at the second Japan-ASEAN Music Festival 2018 in Tokyo on October 4.

 Traditional lacquer paintings are on display at an exhibition entitled Lam (Deep Blue) in Hanoi.

 “101 greatest Vietnamese movies” is the latest book by film journalist Le Hong Lam. The book names 101 movies produced from 1953 to 2018.

 The Tropical Forest coffee shop has become a popular get-away destination for Hanoi people after a hard working day.

A selection of noteworthy artistic and cultural events that will take place in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City from October 1 to 7.

 Vietnamese movie Nguoi Vo Ba (The Third Wife) has received the RTVE - Another Look Award at the 66th San Sebastian International Film Festival.

 Archeologists delivered 356 reports on the new archeological findings around Vietnam at an announcement event held for the sector during the weekend in the city of Hue.

 Famous singer Sohyang from the Republic of Korea will perform in Hanoi for the first time at Vietnam Concert 2018.

 A string of cultural activities will be held at Hanoi’s Old Quarter and the mural space on Phung Hung street from October 5-7.

 Heart Beat’s Autumn show, featuring Munich-based DJ Stenny, will take place at The Observatory in District 1, HCMC on October 5.

 13 internationally renowned chefs with a combined eight Michelin stars are joining in the Culinary Stars 2018 held at the Sofitel Metropole Hotel in Hanoi.

 Miss Universe 2007 Riyo Mori of Japan and pop star Hong Nhung will take part in a special concert in HCM City on October 6.

 A wide range of films that have received awards at international festivals will be screened during the Hanoi International Film Festival (HANIFF) from October 27-31.

HCM City People's Committee has proposed to build an international standard VND1.5trn (USD64m) theatre in District 2.

 The Maius Philharmonic Orchestra will perform with Korean artists to celebrate its ninth birthday at the Hanoi Opera House on September 30.

 Police of Quynh Nhai district in the northern mountainous province of Son La on September 28 arrested four men when they were illegally transporting about 54,000 methamphetamine pills to neighbouring Lao Cai province.

 The Hanoi Book Festival will take place on October 3-7, highlighting modern reading culture.

 Hanoi authorities have started to hold cultural activities at the Van Lake in the Temple of Literature which was closed off for years.

 Vietnamese movie Co Ba Sai Gon (The Tailor) produced by renowned actress Ngo Thanh Van will compete at the 2019 Oscars for the Best Foreign Language Film award.

 The Thanh Tam Bamboo Ecopark was inaugurated in Lam Son-Sao Vang urban area, in Tho Xuan district, the central province of Thanh Hoa on September 27.