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THE HANOI TIMES — The Hanoi People’s Committee is excited to announce that the “Pho Festival 2025” will take place at the UNESCO-recognized Thang Long Imperial Citadel from April 18 to 20. This highly anticipated event offers a unique and immersive experience, allowing attendees to delve into the rich history, diverse regional variations, and cultural significance of Vietnam’s beloved national dish, Pho. By organizing this festival, we aim to celebrate and preserve Hanoi’s traditional food culture while showcasing the city’s reputation as a leading culinary and cultural tourism destination. A bowl of Hanoi Pho. Photo: Duy Khanh/ The Hanoi Times This year, we are thrilled to present the theme, “Pho and AI Technology,” which seamlessly blends Vietnam’s culinary heritage with modern innovation. Through the use of cutting-edge AI technology, visitors will be able to easily locate Pho stalls that align with their personal preferences, offering a unique and personalized dining exper...

For many foreigners living in Vietnam, the country’s traditional Lunar New Year, or Tet, can be a bewildering but fascinating experience. This is certainly the case for British Consul General in Ho Chi Minh City, Alexandra Smith, who is celebrating her first Tet this year, which falls on January 29. To embrace the festive spirit, Smith and her team donned the elegant ‘ao dai’, the traditional Vietnamese outfit. They joined the latest trend among young people, taking photos in their festive attire at the metro station. Smith remarked on the unique New Year atmosphere in Vietnam, which differs from what she experienced in the UK. “As a foreigner, I have felt the New Year atmosphere since January, but in Vietnam, that feeling is especially palpable as Tet draws near,” she said. One of the most intriguing differences she noted between Christmas in the UK and Tet in Vietnam is the custom of giving lucky money. She was intrigued to learn that the age of receiving lucky money is not set in...

THE HANOI TIMES — The Hanoi People’s Committee is excited to announce that the “Pho Festival 2025” will take place at the UNESCO-recognized Thang Long Imperial Citadel from April 18 to 20. This highly anticipated event offers a unique and immersive experience, allowing attendees to delve into the rich history, diverse regional variations, and cultural significance of Vietnam’s beloved national dish, Pho. By organizing this festival, we aim to preserve and celebrate Hanoi’s traditional food culture while showcasing the city’s reputation as a leading culinary and cultural tourism hub. A mouthwatering bowl of Hanoi Pho. Photo: Duy Khanh/ The Hanoi Times This year, we’re excited to present the theme, “Pho and AI Technology,” which seamlessly blends Vietnam’s culinary traditions with modern innovation. Through the use of cutting-edge AI technology, visitors will be able to easily locate Pho stalls that align with their personal preferences, offering a unique and personalized dining...

THE HANOI CHRONICLE — Art enthusiasts and cultural explorers alike are invited to embark on a captivating journey through Hanoi’s vibrant tapestry, as depicted by renowned artist Tran Thanh Thuc in her latest exhibition, “Fabric Tells Its Stories.” Currently adorning the walls of the Vietnam Fine Arts Museum, this collection showcases the artist’s unique perspective on the city’s rich heritage and charm. Tran Thanh Thuc’s artistic depiction of Quan Chuong Gate, a beloved Hanoi landmark. Marking Thuc’s third solo exhibition, this event is a testament to her nearly four-decade-long artistic career. Unconventional in her approach, Thuc forgoes the traditional paintbrush, opting instead for pre-printed pieces of fabric that she meticulously composes into vivid, textured masterpieces. The exhibition boasts 75 fabric-cut creations, each a unique exploration of landscapes, human figures, and the emotions they evoke. Among these are large-scale landscape paintings, measuring 200cm x 90...

THE HANOI TIMES — Hundreds of disadvantaged Vietnamese youth have been equipped with visual arts training thanks to a year-long project funded by international firms and organizations. The initiative aims to empower young people to secure careers in the digital economy. Truong Minh Phuc, a student at the REACH Institute, excels in 2D Graphic Design. Photo: Linh Pham/The Hanoi Times Truong Minh Phuc, a student at the 2D Graphic Design Class K58 at REACH Institute , is one of over 200 learners who have benefited from the “Transformational Skilling for a Smarter Future in Vietnam” project. Funded by Lenovo and implemented by Plan International in partnership with the Hanoi-based REACH Institute, the project offers a transformative education. With a US$1 million TransforME Grant Round sponsorship from the Lenovo Group, the project, which ran from April 2024 to March 2025, focused on providing training in 2D and 3D Graphic Design, Digital Marketing, and soft skills development. It ai...

Every afternoon, the “Children’s Recycled Playground” in Hoang Lien 2 Residential Area, Lien Mac Ward, Bac Tu Liem District, buzzes with conversation and laughter.  “There are few public playgrounds for children, so it is our wish to have one that is safe and friendly,” said Phuong Thuy, a resident of the ward.  A recycled playground in Lien Mac Ward, Bac Tu Liem District. Photo: Greenhub The Lien Mac Ward Women’s Union came up with the idea to build this playground using recycled materials and equipped with toys made from recycled materials, according to the union’s Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Hong Huyen. So far, the playground, which costs nearly VND40 million (US$1,705), has completed all the components, including a four-way seesaw, a tire wall, tables, chairs, and other things.  Made of durable materials, vividly decorated and suitable for children, this is one of the city’s “green playground” models. Huyen said the playground is designed to entertai...

The event was organized by the Vietnamese Embassy to the UK within the framework of the “Vietnam Days in the UK” program lasting from March 28 to April 27. The program is to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Vietnam – the UK . It also attracts the British public interested in Vietnamese culture as well as the Vietnamese community in the UK. At the event, Dr. Sud Chonchirdsin, Curator for Vietnam at the British National Library from 2005 – 2019, referred to historical documents proving that the Vietnam – UK trade relationship was formed 350 years before the two countries officially established diplomatic relations in 1973. Vietnamese Ambassador to the UK Nguyen Hoang Long presents a souvenir to The British National Library. (Photo: Thoi Dai) Dr. Chonchirdsin introduced two of the valuable documents about Vietnam currently being kept at the British National Library. The first one is a letter written in 1673 by Lord Trinh Ta...

The collection spans a total of 462 pages, featuring his most popular stories, including “Tuong ve huu” (Retired Army General), “Nhung ngon gio Hua Tat” (Winds in Hua Tat village), “Muoi Cua Rung” (Salt From Forest), and “Khong co vua” (No King).  Each of the pieces was translated by Kim Joo Young under the auspices of the Daesan Foundation in the Republic of Korea. Nguyen Huy Thiep (1950-2021) hailed form the northern province of Thai Nguyen and is notable for being one of the country’s most talented short story writers since 1975. Throughout his 50-year career, Thiep wrote a total of 50 short stories, 10 scripts, four novels, and plenty of literary criticism. His works have since been translated into many languages, ​​such as French, English, German, Italian, and Dutch. He was awarded the French Literature and Arts Medal back in 2007 and the Premio Nonino prize by Italian authorities in 2008. The post 15 short stories by Vietnamese writer published in RoK appear...

Balade en France (Wallk in France) will jointly be held by the French Ministry of Agriculture and Food, Embassy of Franc, along with a number of local and French enterprises as part of a series of events to celebrate 50 years of diplomacy between France and Vietnam this year. The festival will feature a number of popular French-made products such as cheese, wine, butter, bacon, crepe, and chocolate among other items, with attractive discounts on offer for visitors to enjoy. Guests will also have the chance to participate in an exciting musical party with performances by both Vietnamese and French artists, together with other activities, including French film screenings, street music, drawing, and wine tasting. On this occasion, several French restaurants in Hanoi will showcase some of the most popular French dishes to bring a French-styled experience to visitors. The festival is scheduled to run until April 16. The post Hanoi to host French food and culture festival in mid-...

Slovakian artists perform on the opening night of the seventh Vietnam International Choir Competition on April 2. Photo: Bao Quang Nam The 7 th Vietnam International Choir Competition starts The seventh Vietnam International Choir Competition opened on April 2 in Quang Nam Province’s ancient town of Hoi An. Eighteen troupes with nearly 600 artists of seven nationalities, including Vietnam, Slovakia, India, Saudi Arabia, Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia, will compete in 13 categories with eight grades. The competition, co-organized by Interkultur and authorities of Hoi An Ancient Town since 2011, will introduce and share a wide range of the cultural traits and beauties of the participating nations to the public, thus boosting international relations. Hanoi launches communication project on human rights The authorities of Hanoi have announced a plan to carry out communication activities on human rights. Under the plan, the city will inform local people of their so...

In the meeting, former President Michelle Bachelet expressed her admiration for the indomitable and resilient spirit of the Vietnamese people in the struggle for national independence and achievements in national construction. According to the Chilean former President, Ho Chi Minh is a symbol in the hearts of peace-loving people around the world. Therefore, Chile will support the “ Vietnam-Chile memories” project and the renovation of Ho Chi Minh Park in Cerro Navia district. Leaders of Binh Duong province and former President of Chile Michelle Bachelet witnessed the signing of a memorandum of understanding to support the renovation of Ho Chi Minh Park. (Photo: Thoi Dai) According to Nguyen Van Loi, after his visit to Chile in September 2022, leaders of Binh Duong province sent specific reports and proposals on supporting the renovation of Ho Chi Minh Park in Cerro Navia district, potentials and orientations in trade and investment promotion with Chile. On this occasion...