Lifestyle

The many faces of Australia
18/02/2009 05:00
One of J.B. Anderson’s photos on display. A photo exhibition showing different aspects of Australia opens in Ho Chi Minh City tomorrow, wrapping up a year-long celebration to commemorate 35 years of diplomatic relations...
An independent shutterbug
18/02/2009 05:00
Loan BB goes it alone as she photographs Vietnamâs people and scenery. Born Tran Thi Thanh Loan in Ho Chi Minh City where she grew up, the photographer known as Loan BB decided in her...
Vietnam, Japan promote folk cultural exchange
18/02/2009 05:00
Vietnamese and Japanese folk cultures were highlighted in a festival held at the Tokyo-based National Theatre of Japan on Feb. 18. The festival was co-organised by the Vietnamese Embassy in Japan and the Japanese Agency for Cultural Affairs as part of the...
‘Buffalo artists’ anticipate a fruitful year
17/02/2009 05:00
More than 70 per cent of the Vietnamese population are involved in some form of farming or agriculture. Because buffaloes are integral to work on the farm, most Vietnamese have daily contact with the strong animals. Comedian Cong Ly. More than 70 per...
Idol producer makes dreams come true
17/02/2009 05:00
Sharon Pereira, Vietnam Idol’s executive producer, talked about the show’s growing popularity and the chance it gives young singers to fulfill their dreams of stardom. Sharon Pereira, Vietnam Idol’s executive producer, talked about the show’s...
Forget razzle-dazzle
17/02/2009 05:00
Quang Dung (L) and Hong Nhung are opting for a cabaret show before a select audience in response to the tough times Vietnamâs pop singers are scaling down the size of their live shows as sponsorship dries up in these...
“Hanoi – A Living Space” photo exhibition extended
17/02/2009 05:00
To give more time to participants to capture nice moments of Hanoi, the organizing board of the “Hanoi – A Living Space” photo contest decided to extend the deadline for photo submission until April 30 instead of March 15, 2009. Quang Trung Street, Hanoi...