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Australian, Irish teachers trek across Vietnam for charity

Two school teachers from Australia and Ireland are embarking on a trailblazing trek to support two charities aimed at ending human trafficking and transforming the lives of deprived children in Vietnam, according to the Australian Embassy in Hanoi.

Quoc Tri named third runner-up at Mister Tourism World 2023

Vietnamese emcee, fashion model, and movie star Nguyen Quoc Tri was named as the third runner-up at the Mister Tourism World 2023 male pageant which concluded on December 4 in Brazil.

Entertainment and cultural events of the week (December 2-8/2023)

Entertainment and cultural events in Vietnam's major cities from December 2-8.

HCM City seeks to build “film city”

The first HCM City International Film Festival (HIFF) is scheduled to take place in early 2024 and is expected to contribute to the establishment of HCM City as a "film city."

Ngũ Xã bronze casting: preserving an age-old artistic legacy

Over the past 500 years, Ngũ Xã bronze casting has evolved into magnificent masterpieces of national art. However, despite enduring various challenges, the village now has only one remaining family-run bronze-casting workshop.

Vietnam honoured as World’s Leading Heritage Destination for fourth time

Vietnam has won the World’s Leading Heritage Destination 2023 title of the World Travel Awards for the fourth time so far, reported the Vietnam National Authority of Tourism (VNAT).

Japanese Taiko master drummer to perform in Vietnam this December

Japanese Taiko master drummer Kensaku Satou will put on Senzen shows, a contemporary form of ballet dance, on December 16 - 17 at Saigon Opera House in Ho Chi Minh City.

First international yacht exhibition opens in HCM City

The first international yacht exhibition, known as The Nautical Show, debuted in HCM City on December 1, featuring yachts from several global brands.

Spotify honours Vietnamese artist with most monthly listeners

Audio streaming and media service provider Spotify has recognised Grey D as the Vietnamese artist with the most monthly listeners throughout 2023.

Ho Chi Minh City listed among 10 Asian places to ring in New Year 2024

Ho Chi Minh City, the most populous city and largest financial hub in Vietnam, has been named among the top 10 places to celebrate the new year in Asia by travel website Asiahighlight.com.

First Vietnamese artist invited to display at Biennale Venice

Artist Le Huu Hieu (Henry Le) will be the first Vietnamese representative at the 60th Biennale Venice in Italy from April 20 to November 24.

Ho Chi Minh City to host diverse activities to ring in New Year 2024

Ho Chi Minh City, the most populous and financial hub in Vietnam, has planned to launch a variety of activities to welcome the start of 2024.

Ho Chi Minh City to host French fashion film festival

The Institute of Cultural Exchange with France (IDECAF) in Ho Chi Minh City will hold a French fashion film festival from December 5 to 7, featuring numerous documentaries about the fashion industry.

Fashion model attends Mister Tourism World 2023

Fashion model and movie actor Nguyen Quoc Tri is representing Vietnam at the Mister Tourism World 2023 in Brazil this week.

Ngoc Hang predicted to enter Top 10 finalists of Miss Intercontinental 2023

Glamour Universe Official, the world’s prestigious publication on beauty pageants, has selected Vietnamese representative Le Nguyen Ngoc Hang among the top 10 in its hot picks for the Miss Intercontinental 2023 contest.

Classical ballet The Nutcracker coming to town for Christmas

The world-famous classical ballet The Nutcracker will be back at the Ho Chi Minh City Opera House on December 8, 9 and 10 to welcome the Christmas season.

Foreign beauty queens gather in Vietnam for Miss Earth 2023

Nearly 90 international beauties arrived at Tan Son Nhat International Airport on November 29 and November 30 ahead of the launch of the Miss Earth 2023 pageant, which is due to be held in Ho Chi Minh City this December.

First US-Vietnam Friendship Festival this weekend

The US Embassy in Hanoi and the VN Union of Friendship Organizations is organising a public festival on Saturday, December 2, 2023 to celebrate people-to-people ties and commemorate the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between the two countries.

Special music show to wrap up celebration of VN-Italy relations

Three months after her concert tour in Italy, Vietnamese violinist Trinh Minh Hien is set to captivate audiences at a special music show in Hanoi on Sunday, December 3.

Foreign artists to join Hue International Music Week 2023

The Hue International Music Week 2023 titled “Four Seasons Melody” will take place from December 8 to 12 at Ngo Mon Gate (Noon Gate) in the ancient capital of Hue, according to organisers of the Hue Festival 2023.