The two first ladies exchanged opinions on and shared about the unique cultural features of the two countries.

Isao Shirahata, now 88, was trained to distinguish the sounds of fighter planes during World War II. He still grieves the loss of a friend who was killed in an air raid during the war.

The art programme 'Heritage Road' will contribute significantly to preserving and further promoting local culture to international visitors.

While some fans express disappointment and even call for his departure from the band, others argue that such criticism is excessive and that Suga should be given privacy to deal with the situation.

Meng Meng was artificially inseminated in March. According to the zoo, female giant pandas are only fertile for approximately 72 hours each year.

Thailand’s tourism industry expects the new direct flight route between Kuala Lumpur and Chiang Mai will help the country to attract more than 5 million Malaysian visitors this year.

The HCM City Fine Arts Association is holding its annual watercolour painting exhibition to mark the 79th anniversary of the August Revolution (August 19) and National Day (September 2).

Iron is an essential mineral required for the healthy function of our body. It is needed to build the  haemoglobin molecule in the red blood cells, which is important for oxygen delivery throughout the body. 

A unique musical film honouring the naval soldiers stationed at the forefront of the waves, Trường Sa - Bến Bờ Trong Nhau (Trường Sa – The Shore Within) features scenes filmed for the first time in the Trường Sa (Spratly) archipelago and involved the participation of thousands of people in its production.

The event, Đêm Huyền Thoại (Legendary Night), offers a series of performance excerpts from famous plays of cải lương (reformed opera), a 100-year-old gerne of the South’s traditional theatre. 

The event attracted a diverse audience and featured a blend of traditional and contemporary Vietnamese music. Mỹ Linh’s performance was complemented by Mỹ Anh’s modern interpretations, with the Anh Em Band providing a fusion of musical styles.

A series of art performances, exhibitions, cultural shows and trade and tourism promotions will be held in the Việt Nam-Korea Culture Exchange Festival at the central city’s Biển Đông (East Sea) Park on August 16-18.

A historical play by IDECAF, one of HCM City’s leading private theatres, will be restaged to commemorate the country’s war invalids and martyrs on August 16.  

The wearing of áo dài (traditional long dress) costume and tailoring craft of the dress has been recognised as a National Intangible Heritage by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, the fourth such recognition in the central province.

Vietnam National Fine Arts Museum is holding outdoor mini-concerts on the last Sunday of every month and a grand orchestra at the end of every season. If you’re a fan of opera and classical music, these free-of-charge gigs are not to be missed.

Sunshine is a group of musicians from Hà Nội who create melodies that are perfect for helping everyone feel relaxed. Although all members of the band are visually impaired, their music has lit up their lives and helps them shine bright on stage.

The era of single-act circus performances is over, with acrobats showing off multiple skills at the National Circus Talent competition.