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Vietnamese model to vie for Mister Global 2023 title

Hai Phong- born Le Huu Dat has been chosen as the Vietnamese contestant for the upcoming Mister Global 2023 which is scheduled to take place in Thailand in November 16.

Over 60 cultural activities to be held at Hanoi Creative Design Festival 2023

More than 60 creative cultural activities are due to take place during the Hanoi Creative Design Festival 2023, slated to run from November 17 to 26, heard a press conference in Hanoi on November 13.

Hanoi photography course attracts male learners

Practical photography courses using smartphones have become popular among those who enjoy travelling, exploring, and experiencing new things.

Entertainment and cultural events of the week (November 13-19/2023)

Entertainment and cultural events in Vietnam's major cities from November 13-19.

Westlife to wow Vietnamese audiences for one more night in November

Irish pop group Westlife have decided to add an additional concert to their November 2023 performance schedule in Ho Chi Minh City as part of their ongoing world tour “The Wild Dreams Tour”.

World-renowned saxophonist Kenny G offers saxophone for charity auction

Renowned saxophonist Kenny G arrived in Hanoi on the evening of November 12 for a performance that is scheduled to take place at the My Dinh National Convention Center on November 14.

Vietnamese art director nominated for the Grammy 2024

Duy Đào, a Vietnamese designer and art director, has been nominated for the Grammy 2024 in the Boxed or Special Limited-Edition Package category for his design for the album Gieo (Sowing) by the Ngọt (Sweetness) band.

Hanoians to visit Our Place in Space sculpture

The award-winning sculpture trail and scale model of the solar system designed by artist Oliver Jeffers will be set up in Hà Nội from November 12.

Painting contest invites disadvantaged people with talent to compete

The contest theme focuses on the tangible or intangible cultural value, or scenic spots in VN that can be interpreted beautifully as an artistic expression of emotions and perspectives on Việt Nam cultural heritage.

Six Vietnamese movies to be screened at Asian world film festival

A total of six local movies are set to be introduced to international audiences at the ninth edition of the Asian world film festival (AWFF) which is currently underway in Los Angeles, California in the United States.

Three young designers open Vietnam International Fashion Week 2023

The VN International Fashion Week (AVIFW) Autumn/Winter 2023 kicked off on November 8 at the Quan Ngua Sports Palace in Hanoi, with three young local designers introducing their latest collections through a series of impressive performances.

Missosology picks Vietnamese contestant among Top 12 at Miss Universe

Missosology, the world’s leading publication on beauty pageants, has named Vietnamese representative Bui Quynh Hoa among its third hot picks of the leading 15 beauties participating in Miss Universe 2023.

Zhongsin International Music Competition launched in Vietnam

The Zhongsin International Music Competition is set to be held for the first time in the nation at the Vietnam National Academy of Music in Hanoi from November 11 to November 12.

Vietnamese, Japanese geoparks sign MoU on cooperation

A ceremony was held on November 10 to sign a memorandum of understanding on cooperation between UNESCO Global Geopark Dong Van Karst Plateau and aspiring UNESCO Global Geopark Mine-Akiyoshidai Karst Plateau of Japan.

Bringing folk arts closer to youngsters

With the aim of bringing folk art performances closer to the youth, many organisations have focused on introducing traditional art forms in public spaces, increasing interactions with folk art and young people.

Vietnamese representative crowned Little Miss World Tourism 2023

Local teen model Tran Ngoc Gia Han was awarded the title of Little Miss World Tourism 2023 during the grand final of the World Tourism Festival for Beauty Friendship and Fashion which recently concluded in the Philippines.

First symphony concert exclusively for expectant mothers to open in Hanoi

A symphony concert exclusively for expectant mothers, the first of its kind, entitled “BU Concert 2023: The Beginning” will be held at the Vietnam National Academy of Music in Hanoi on November 11.

Hanoi Culture and Food Festival 2023 to take place next month

The Hanoi Culture and Food Festival 2023 will be held at the Thong Nhat Park from December 1- 3, the municipal Department of Culture and Sports has announced.

Da Lat to hold ceremony to mark 130 years of formation and development

The People’s Committee of Da Lat city plans to hold a ceremony on December 30 to celebrate 130 years of its formation and development and to receive UNESCO recognition as a creative city in the field of music.

Work by late Vietnamese painter among million-dollar paintings sold at auction

A delicate silk painting by late Vietnamese painter Lê Phổ (1907-2001) was sold for 1.2 million euros (US$1.28 million) – the most expensive piece of the auction Magnificence and Regality by Sotheby’s Paris on November 7.