Lifestyle

Thai ethnic people’s most renowned singer
08/05/2009 05:00
An old Thai woman in the central province of Nghe An has made important contributions to preserving the Thai’s ancient art of folk singing. Many Thai people in the mountainous districts of Quy Chau in the central province of Nghe An may not know world...
A timeless tale retold
08/05/2009 05:00
Romeo, played by Britainâs Dan Wilder (R) and Juliet, played by Rachel Lynes An innovative production of âRomeo and Julietâ is enchanting Vietnamese audiences. First performed in...
Ha Giang Plateau through the lens of Hanoian photographers
08/05/2009 05:00
The photo exhibition ‘On the Ha Giang Stone Plateau’ by photographers from Hong Ha club of the Vietnam Photographic Artists’ Association has recently opened at 45 Trang Tien street, Hanoi. My house The exhibition is held to support the State...
Arnett recalls reporting from famous HCM City hotel
08/05/2009 05:00
Renown journalist Peter Arnett said yesterday his return visits to Viet Nam are some of the most “satisfying journeys” in his life. Speaking to local media in a press conference at the Caravelle Hotel, Arnett said: “They [his visits] close the...
Hoi An’s architectural heritage faces usual threats
07/05/2009 05:00
A conference to discuss a comprehensive project for Hoi An’s preservation and tourism development has been organised. Hoang Dao Kinh, who has helped preserve and research the ancient town since 1982, discusses the progress. A conference to discuss a...
Maestro of angels
07/05/2009 05:00
Munk is bewitched by the exotic melody of the Vietnamese folk song Trong com Dbbe Munk and his globe-trotting boysâ choir will sing a Vietnamese folk song at their one-off concert in Hanoi on Monday....
More illegal TV channels reported
07/05/2009 05:00
After VTC was forced to stop broadcasting VTC1 channel in HCM City on May 4, the HCM City Television (HTV) on May 7 had to stop airing three channels, HTV1, HTV3 and HTV4. The Centre for Frequency Control of Region 2 has confirmed the above...