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Miss Vietnam attends debut of “Transformer 2” in Tokyo
08/06/2009 05:00
Vietnamese film distributor Megastar for the first time sent representatives, among them Miss Vietnam 2006 Mai Phuong Thuy, to attend the debut of the blockbuster sequel film “Transformer 2” in Tokyo, Japan from June 8-10. A scene from Transformers 2....
Nearly 700 people enjoy pho from record pot
08/06/2009 05:00
At the Nha Trang Cultural, Art and Tourism College in the central province of Khanh Hoa, nearly 700 people tried bowls of pho from a 1.2m high pho pot on June 8. Vietnamese cooks and the French consultant, chef Marc Foucher....
Annual contest taps youthful creativity
07/06/2009 05:00
Drawing contests for kids across the country are looking to channel creative energy and spark positive ideas. Mai Phuong finds out what all the fuss is about. Vietnamese children who won prizes at last year’s “Children’s Idea ” pose for a group photo....
Unlimited triumph
07/06/2009 05:00
Triumph Inspiration Award 2009 winner Huynh Thi Ngoc Uyen An award-winning lingerie designer from Ho Chi Minh City is definitely going places. Huynh Thi Ngoc Uyen says the medieval specter that...
Lacquer art moves forward
07/06/2009 05:00
At the âNew Creative Way - Lacquer Paintingâ exhibition in Ho Chi Minh City Exciting innovations in lacquer art can be seen at the Ho Chi Minh City Museum of Fine Arts until Monday June 15....
New York Philharmonic to play âPlatoonâ theme in Vietnam
07/06/2009 05:00
A file photo shows New York Philharmonic members perform at Merkin Concert Hall in New York City. The New York Philharmonic Orchestra will play the haunting orchestral theme from Oliver Stone’s Vietnam War film...
Fireworks light up Nha Trang sea fest
07/06/2009 05:00
LookAtVietnam – Fireworks, music and art performances lit up the coastal city of Nha Trang at the opening of this year’s Sea Festival on Saturday night. Miss Viet Nam 2006 Mai Phuong Thuy. Miss World 2004 Maria Julia Mantilla, Miss World 2006 Tatana...