entertainment news

Update news entertainment news

Hoang Son set to compete at Manhunt International 2024

Vietnamese model Huynh Vo Hoang Son has been selected to vie for a title at Manhunt International 2024, the world largest male beauty contest.

Aquarium Pedestrian Bridge adds to Hanoi's charm

Contemporary art installations on the Tran Nhat Duat pedestrian bridge contribute to the promotion of pedestrian traffic and the beautification of Hanoi's urban space.

Impressive images of drone light show during Ha Long Carnival 2024

Ha Long Carnival 2024 dazzled spectators with its first-ever drone light show taking place to mark National Reunification Day (April 30) and International Labour Day (May 1).

Hanoi’s top painters exhibit their work dedicated to national flower

The exhibition, entitled Hạ Liên (Summer Lotus), introduces to art lovers 30 pieces depicting lotus flowers

Vietnamese cinema faces tough challenges

Many Vietnamese filmmakers said that previously, raising funds for Vietnamese films was difficult, but now, after the COVID-19 pandemic, finding funds for film production has become even harder in the overall challenging situation.

First Int’l Jazz Festival Nha Trang opens

More than 100 renowned musicians from the Republic of Korea, Singapore, the US and Vietnam are performing at the first International Jazz Festival that opened in Nha Trang city, the south central province of Khanh Hoa on April 27.

Hue Traditional Cuisine Week 2024 opens

The 2024 Hue Traditional Cuisine Week opened in Hue city, the central province of Thua Thien-Hue on April 27 evening.

Vietnam Festival 2024 opens in Osaka

The second Vietnam Festival in Osaka, Japan opened on April 27 following the success of the first event in 2023 held to mark the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam – Japan diplomatic relations.

Vietnamese posters depict fight for freedom

The 15 best works were selected from over 1,000 entries in the propaganda poster competition to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the Dien Bien Phu Victory (May 7, 1954 - 2024).

First walking and bicycle zone begins construction in Da Nang

The project, which will be built on the Han River bank at a cost of VND44 billion (US$1.76 million), will create a pedestrian space and 'green' park system from the city's downtown to Cam Le district in the tourism attraction and entertainment zone .

Brazil, Da Nang look for closer sports, tourism and trade ties

Brazil plans to send a carnival group to Vietnam and the central city of Da Nang following a plan of co-operation with property developer Sun Group in the coming time in a bid to attract domestic and international tourists to the locality

HCM City reduces Reunification Day firework displays

HCM City authorities will hold fireworks displays at five locations, instead of 16 as previously scheduled, to mark the 49th anniversary of Southern Liberation and National Reunification Day on April 30.

Kon Tum district sets record with 120 dishes made from ginseng

Tu Mo Rong district in Kon Tum province set a Vietnamese record with 120 dishes made from ginseng at a recent contest.

Concert highlights music by Mozart, Beethoven, Brahms

The HCM City Ballet Symphony Orchestra and Opera (HBSO) will stage a concert featuring masterpieces by great composers Mozart, Beethoven and Brahms at the Opera House on April 27.

K-pop boy band to hold first live concert in Ho Chi Minh City

K-pop group TEMPEST is set to perform at the Phu Tho Indoor Sport Stadium in Ho Chi Minh City on June 15 as part of their World Premiere: The First Ever Live 2024 Tempest Concert (T-Our: Tempest Voyage).

New stamp set features 12 flower seasons of Hanoi

A new stamp collection depicting the 12 flower seasons of Hanoi was issued on April 26 by the Vietnam Post Corporation under the Ministry of Information and Communications.

Int'l dance competition to cheer Da Lat audiences

The final round of the dance competition for young people “Dalat Best Dance Crew - Hoa Sen Home International Cup 2024” will take place in the resort city of Da Lat, the Central Highland province of Lam Dong, on April 29 - 30.

Hanoi to host International Puppetry Festival 2024

The International Puppetry Festival 2024 is scheduled to take place in Hanoi in October with the participation of troupes from countries worldwide as well as public and non-public units in Vietnam.

Dong Thap to hold lotus festival

The southern province of Dong Thap has announced plans to organise a second lotus festival in May.

Vessels in Ha Long Carnival to perform, not to serve tourists: Authority

The Quang Ninh provincial Department of Transport has asked the administration of Ha Long city not to license the tourist vessels performing at the Ha Long Carnival 2024 to serve tourists during the programme due to safety concerns.