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A multiplicity of genres mark the list of ten most-viewed Vietnamese MVs in 2020 with indie and underground artists gaining prominence.

Mixmag Asia magazine has introduced two Vietnamese hit numbers as outstanding pieces of music, putting the nation firmly on the regional EDM map.

Reuters has named a photo of 13-day-old infant Phuc An wearing a protective shield as he awaits vaccination as one of its top images of 2020.

A villa in Saigon's District 3 eliminates unnecessary spaces to ensure there is a single large garden instead of multiple small green areas.

Three designers will introduce traditional Vietnamese brocade at a showing titled “Huong Rung Sac Nui” in Dak Nong on November 27.

A five-storied house in Hanoi has won the House of the Year award for the Best Interiors category given by Australian architecture website Habitus Living.

Vietnamese celebrities showcased modified Vietnamese four-part dresses at the recent Yen Tu fashion show.

A tube house in Saigon's District 3 has a bamboo facade to remind its owner of her childhood in the countryside and maintain a connection with nature.

From camel to earthy shades of brown and tan, Vietnamese celebrities have followed the beige fashion trend for an elegant and classy look.

Vietnamese actresses and models show off a collection of traditional garments inspired by outfits worn in Saigon in the 1960s and 1970s.

Several Vietnamese male stars have pushed the boundaries by embracing womenswear, drawing divided reactions from their fans.

Two South Korean bands BTS and Blackpink were the most streamed artists in Vietnam this year, with local rapper Den Vau coming in third place, streaming platform Spotify said.

Vietnamese coronavirus contact tracing app Bluezone has topped the list of free apps downloaded in the country by iOS users.

A wholesale insect market in Saigon's Tan Phu District has been feeding pets for 20 years.

People who had been visiting Vietnam for business or travel when the Covid-19 pandemic broke out were stranded but found jobs to survive.

A video showing people how to protect themselves from Covid-19 made by the Ministry of Health is among the most trending on YouTube in Vietnam this year.

Across continents, the Vietnamese diaspora are celebrating Christmas like never before, no gathering or partying, but hoping and praying for a better tomorrow.

The popularity of meditation is growing as more Vietnamese discover its health benefits amid the stress and anxiety caused by the modern rat race.

Following the clash between the national and U22 teams Wednesday, coach Park Hang-seo pinpointed midfield weaknesses in Vietnam's new formation.

Vietnamese-American midfielder Lee Nguyen has signed a one-year deal with Ho Chi Minh City FC and will play as a domestic player for them in 2021.

Hanoi FC and Hoang Anh Gia Lai are among 10 Southeast Asian clubs that will compete for the title of Asia’s Most Popular Football Club.

Starting at dark and finishing at dawn, the VnExpress Marathon Hue wound its way through a town teeming with historical and cultural landmarks.

The second edition of Putaleng XC Open, a cross-country paragliding competition, is being held in the mountainous province of Lai Chau.

Chinese professional esport team Suning Gaming said it has resigned Vietnamese League of Legends player SofM for another season.

Since noon, thousands of runners lined up and had their body temperatures checked before receiving their race kits. Most wore warm clothing amid a light drizzle. VnExpress Hue Marathon 2020 is set to commence Sunday, with four available courses: five kilometers, 10 kilometers, 21 kilometers and 42 kilometers. The ...

By Thúy Hằng FULLY STOCKED: Share Happy Hanoi founder Nguyễn Thị Thanh Hương in her workshop in Vạn Phúc Village in Hà Nội’s Thanh Trì District. — Photos courtesy of Share Happy Hanoi Born and bred in Vạn Phúc Village in Hà Nội’s outskirts Thanh Trì District — a ...

LIFE’S AIM: Poet Nguyễn Quang Thiều has nurtured a dream to integrate Vietnamese literature into the literary world. VNS Photo Minh Thu by Minh Thu Whenever I have the chance to pay poet Nguyễn Quang Thiều a visit at his office, he’s always surrounded by books and seems almost ...

CULTURE IN LIFE: Phạm Thị Tắng (centre) and other Mường women prepare for a dance at the Pồn Pôông Festival. VNA/VNS Photo Khiếu Tư Artisan Phạm Thị Tắng in the north-central province of Thanh Hóa’s Ngọc Lặc District is known locally as the “soul keeper” of ethnic Mường culture. ...

PRETTY IN PINK: Vũ Thái Hà with the roses in her garden. Photo Thai Ha Vu Facebook By Phương Hà In a small garden on the outskirts of Frankfurt am Main, in Germany’s west, a variety of flowers are in full bloom, like jasmine roses, Leona da Vinci roses ...

Hop on – hop off bus service has been very much embraced by the public this year. — VNS Photo An Phương By An Phương Restriction on social contacts might have changed how HCM City locals are approaching this year’s festive season, but the “holiday spirit” has remained about ...

The latest works of artist Nguyễn Linh at an ongoing exhibition in Hà Nội expresses well the endless creativity he’s brought to light during his 40 years with brush in hand. Entitled Nguyễn Linh 4, the exhibition includes more than 40 paintings made this year. Most are large-sized, with ...

Four storms, including typhoons Molave and Goni, triggered floods and landslides that devastated central provinces in Việt Nam from October to December, with 249 people either killed or missing and 11,700 houses damaged or destroyed. People in hard-hit mountainous areas have been recovering from the historic floods and landslides ...

KEEN MIND: Professor Nguyễn Quang Ngọc talks passionately about his research into Hà Nội. VNA/VNS Photo Thanh Tùng Nguyễn Quang Ngọc was born on September 14, 1952, to a farming family in Hải Phòng City. He has released many books on history and is currently working as the director ...

with Executive Chef Rene Oskam from JW Marriott Hotel Hanoi A traditional Christmas dish, let this honey-glazed ham decorated with aromatic herbs double as your Christmas table centrepiece before carving it into thick slices. Glaze 1 cup maple syrup 1 cup brown sugar 4 tbsp mustard 1 tbsp ground ...

By Thúy Hằng Where best to share special moments with loved ones this festive season — the sunny seaside, a misty mountain peak, or a cosy candlelit dinner in a fine-dining restaurant? For me, any meal with good food, good wine, and good friends or family will always be ...

The Ý Ty Mountainous Commune in Lào Cai Province is famous among Vietnamese trekkers for its beautiful scenery. VNA/VNS Photo HCM CITY — Y Tý Commune in the northern mountain province of Lào Cai is famous among Vietnamese trekkers for its beautiful scenery. Y Tý is located about 70km ...

Visitors can stay at old French villas at Ana Villas Dalat in the Central Highlands city of Đà Lạt. VNA/VNS photo HCM CITY – Visitors can experience how to live as French residents 100 years ago at Ana Villas Dalat in the Central Highlands City of Đà Lạt. Seventeen ...

Chim (Bird) Islet in the Cửu Long (Mekong) Delta province of Trà Vinh is a new community-based tourism destination in the region. VNA/VNS Photo HCM CITY – Chim (Bird) Islet in the Mekong Delta province of Trà Vinh is a new community-based tourism destination in the region. Chim is ...

A tour to wetland areas in Bạc Liêu. The southern province is focusing on local key products to lure more tourists to the area. — Photo vietravel.com BẠC LIÊU — The southern province of Bạc Liêu is intensifying efforts to boost tourism development with a focus on key service ...

Vân Hòa Plateau attracts tourists with a cool, pleasant climate and beautiful natural landscape. — Photo wecheckin.vn An Chi Vân Hòa Plateau attracts tourists with its cool, pleasant climate, beautiful natural landscape, cultural and historical relics and traditional local cuisine. It is located in the centre of Phú Yên ...

The Wat Pătum Wôngsa Som Rông Pagoda in the Cửu Long (Mekong) Delta province of Sóc Trăng is one of the most beautiful and largest Khmer pagodas in the region. VNA/VNS Photo HCM CITY — The Pătum Wôngsa Som Rông Pagoda in the Mekong Delta province of Sóc Trăng ...

Located in central Chinatown in HCM City’s District 5, Chợ Quán Church is the oldest church in the city. VNA/VNS Photo HCM CITY – Located at the centre of HCM City’s District 5, Chợ Quán Church is the oldest church in the city. It was first built in 1720 ...

Tourists can take a one day trip from HCM City to Trà Sư cajeput forest in the Cửu Long (Mekong) Delta province of An Giang. VNA/VNS Photo HCM CITY – Located just 150km from HCM City is the Trà Sư cajeput forest in the Mekong Delta province of An ...

Thẳm Khến cave contains many historical, cultural and scientific values. — Photo vov.vn Xuân Chi Located nearly 1,000m above sea level, Thẳm Khến cave in Nà Xa Village, Mường Đun Commune, Tủa Chùa District, Điện Biên Province contains many historical, cultural and scientific values. Coming here, visitors are immersed ...