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New project on preserving Vietnamese folk arts launched

August 31, 2020 | 09:17

HCM city - The Vietnam Folk Arts Association has launched a project on protecting and promoting the values of the country’s folk arts an intangible national heritage.

Cat cafe offers purr-fect pick-me-up for rescued felines

August 10, 2020 | 15:19

Hanoi - If your idea of the purr-fect day is spending it curled up with convalescent rescue cats and a coffee, then one cafe in Vietnam has you covered.

Swedish singer Zara Larsson ends collaboration with Huawei

August 06, 2020 | 16:23

Swedish singer Zara Larsson announced on Tuesday that she had ended her collaboration with China's Huawei to promote its smartphones.

Run for Green online race to inspire green living

By Tu My July 21, 2020 | 11:06

From August 1 to 15, Muong Thanh Hospitality will be organising the Run For Green online running race in response to the green living movement.

Setting students on track for career in IT

By Tu My July 18, 2020 | 08:13

INTEK and TST have recently co-organised the “IT Jobs – Trend or Career?” event, providing young IT enthusiasts with skills and knowledge for the sector.

Staycation trend embraces local beauties

By Hoang Oanh July 09, 2020 | 14:00

As the tourism industry in many countries around the world continues to fall into a long hibernation due to the impact of the global disease, a new tourism movement called staycation has just begun to flourish in Vietnam, following the country’s stimulus programme that encourages locals to travel in their backyard.

Dat Viet VAC launches flagship entertainment application VieON

By Dinh Thuy June 16, 2020 | 15:20

Dat Viet VAC's new flagship entertainment application VieON has been launched on June 15, offering to serve Vietnamese with a variety of entertainment options.

Part of Hanoi ceramic mural to be demolished

June 09, 2020 | 10:32

Hanoi - A 600m section of Hanoi’s ceramic mosaic mural, which holds the Guinness World Record, will be demolished as part of a project to extend Au Co Street from Thang Loi Hotel to Nhat Tan Bridge.

BTS, Big Hit donate US$1 mln to Black Lives Matter movement

June 09, 2020 | 10:24

SEOUL - K-pop superstars BTS and their label-management agency Big Hit Entertainment have donated US$1 million to the cause of the Black Lives Matter (BLM) movement in the US, according to a company representative on Sunday.

Much love for dogs and cats in Vietnam

By Mai Oanh June 06, 2020 | 10:42

Vietnam is home to a vibrant culture and various interesting customs, even including eating dog and cat meat for a long time. Despite the long-standing habit, which is still being practiced by a number of people, these pets are becoming closest friends to many, with the attitude towards them being changed day by day.

Thriving pet care services

By Lien Doanh June 06, 2020 | 10:25

The role that dogs and cats play in Vietnamese society has changed dramatically in recent years. While many people still regard cats and dogs as guard animals, there is a new generation of increasing consumers who sees them primarily as companions.

Fake cat cure news leaves locals baffled

By Etienne Mahler June 06, 2020 | 09:00

The ongoing pandemic is without a doubt one of the scariest incidents that the world has seen in a long time. However, as if the disease would not be enough already, the world is also facing another peculiar threat – an infodemic, spreading much faster than the virus and causing no less harm to the image of a country that was so successful in fighting the actual virus.