Lifestyle

Nine-year-old artist makes fortune
07/03/2009 05:00
He’s only nine years old but has already amassed thousands of dollars. Muranushi Luu, a Japanese-Vietnamese who lives in Hue city , has already received a prestigious award from Japan for his paintings, which have been included in a calendar....
Composer writes for the love of music
07/03/2009 05:00
Bai Hat Viet Contest gives new composers an opportunity to introduce their work to the public. Le Cat Trong Ly wrote last year’s winning song Chenh Venh when she was 19 years old. She talks about the prize. Bai Hat Viet (Vietnamese Songs) Contest...
Street photographers on the street
07/03/2009 05:00
Ten years ago, anyone could make a decent living as a “street photographer” at popular sightseeing sites. The boom in digital cameras and cell-phones has sounded the death knell for freelancers. A ”street photographer” in HCM City. As late as...
Directors must not sacrifice artistic values for pragmatic purposes
07/03/2009 05:00
Director Khai Hung has been at the helm of the Vietnam Film Company for years and successfully maintained it as the country’s leading studio. He spoke on the current situation regarding TV serials made in Vietnam. Director Khai Hung has been at the...
War diary still inspires modern readers
07/03/2009 05:00
Non-fiction work Be Troc, based on writer Pham Viet Long’s experience of war, is still a popular read in Viet Nam. Long spoke about his muse and motivations. Non-fiction work Be Troc, based on writer Pham Viet Long’s experience of war, is still a...
The last of the O Du
06/03/2009 05:00
With a dwindling population that is slowly being assimilated into neighbouring cultures, the O Du hill tribe is on the brink of oblivion. Is there anything that can be done to save it? With a dwindling population that is slowly being assimilated into...
On top of the world
06/03/2009 05:00
Jennifer Pham says she believes in seizing opportunities A Vietnamese born holder of several beauty titles in the US is doing a fine job balancing success and family. Beauty queen Jennifer Pham...