Lifestyle

Vietnamese Studies Award: Gratitude to int’l friends
16/02/2009 05:00
The Phan Chau Trinh Cultural Foundation has introduced the first Vietnamese Studies Award for foreigners. Writer Ngo Tu Lap, the foundation’s director, talks about the award. Vietnamese studies expert Peter Zinoman, the founder and chief editor of the...
My Tam, Ho Ngoc Ha compete for Dedication Award 2008
16/02/2009 05:00
Two pretty singers have been nominated for the “Singer of the Year” title. This is the fourth time the Dedication Award has been presented to recognise the contributions of singers in a year. Ho Ngoc Ha and My Tam. Economic slowdown...
Getting the vibe
16/02/2009 05:00
Tran Thu Ha, also known as Ha Tran is one of the foremost singers of Vietnamese music. Celebrated singer Tran Thu Ha believes her inspiration comes from her ancestors and loves reading books about the supernatural....
Free German films to screen in HCMC
16/02/2009 05:00
Two German films will be screened for free at Ho Chi Minh Cityâs Institute of Cultural Exchange with France (IDECAF). The documentary âFootball Under Coverâ will show at 7:00 p.m. today and again at 3:00 p.m. on March 21. The documentary covers...
Valentine’s Day passions heat up city
15/02/2009 05:00
With Valentine’s this year coming at the weekend more couples were able to spend time together. Customers choosing Valentine gifts at a souvenir shop (Photo: SGGP) With Valentine’s this year coming at the weekend more couples were able to spend...
ENTERTAINMENT IN BRIEF 15/2
15/02/2009 05:00
Posters on ’Study and Follow President Ho Chi Minh’s Moral Examples’ campaign exhibited; 1st student guitar competition launched; Vietnam propaganda posters displayed in Spain Posters on ’Study and Follow President Ho Chi Minh’s Moral Examples’ campaign...
One book for prisoners
15/02/2009 05:00
VietNamNet Bridge – Project “Onebook” of Sachhay.com was kicked off last August at Z-30D prison in the southern province of Binh Thuan. Accordingly, a library for prisoners was opened. The project then went to Xuan Nguyen prison in Hai Phong and...