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16/04/2024

A culinary event named "Taste Sweden - Qua chieu" was held in commemoration of the 55th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Sweden and Vietnam.

At the event, participants were invited to try fusion dishes inspired by Vietnamese and Swedish cuisine, such as Vietnamese banh mi stuffed with Swedish meatballs and beetroot salad; Swedish sausage wrapped in Vietnamese pancake; and Swedish hamburger made of Vietnamese ingredients.

On April 13, in Hanoi, the Embassy of Sweden to Vietnam held a culinary event named "Taste Sweden - Qua chieu," where participants were invited to try fusion dishes inspired by Vietnamese and Swedish cuisine.

04/03/2024

As the son of an American veteran and Agent Orange victim, Ben Quick’s story has been forever intertwined with Vietnam and its people. Now the writer and photographer has settled in Da Nang, building literal and metaphorical bridges with his Vietnamese neighbors.

As the son of an American veteran and Agent Orange victim, Ben Quick’s story has been forever intertwined with Vietnam and its people. Now the writer and photographer has settled in Da Nang, building literal and metaphorical bridges with his Vietnamese neighbors.

28/02/2024

For diplomats to Vietnam, Tet is more than just the beginning of a new year. As the country enters the year of the Dragon, they share with the VietnamTimes their thoughts about this special occasion.

For diplomats to Vietnam, Tet is more than just the beginning of a new year. As the country enters the year of the Dragon, they share with the VietnamTimes their thoughts about this special occasion.

22/12/2022

After a year, with 4 songs and 2 MVs, Tokyo-based Vietnamese/ Japanese band KURROCK is excited to look back on the past journey with Vietnam Times and share their feelings about the upcoming Vietnam Tour.

Watch their greeting message right below and check out more about their 2022’s accomplishments in the comment section!


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KURROCK’s latest MV - “MONG” on Youtube

15/12/2022

OUR BEST PHOTO SERIES CONTRIBUTOR AND HER STORIES 🔔🔔🔔

Lavonne Bosman is a South African photographer. She majored in Drama at the University of Stellenbosch (South Africa). In 2016, Lavonne earned a residency at SMArt (Sustainable Mountain Art), a program that raised awareness on specific challenges affecting mountain regions such as climate change.

Now, as a member of Vietnam in Focus Tours, Lavonne leads tourists on photo expeditions throughout northern Vietnam. ️🎉️🎉

Her unique approach are shown in a remarkable article: The Final Days of Tay Ho's Ghost Ships.

Check out right below!

South African photographer Lavonne Bosman shares her photos of the abandoned boats in West Lake and the struggles to capture a single moment in time amidst ever-changing Hanoi.

08/12/2022

𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐋𝐚𝐯𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞 𝐁𝐨𝐬𝐦𝐚𝐧
𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐛𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐏𝐡𝐨𝐭𝐨 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐮𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐢𝐧 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟐!

Over the past year, VietnamTimes has called for submission for our Photo Series. Thank you all for your enthusiastic contribution 🌈

After going through all the photos we have found the most active participant!

Congratulations to Photographer Lavonne Bosman for winning 2 tickets to “DANZAS DEL FUEGO - The rhythm of the night” - a concert by Music Director Olivier Ochanine, the Sun Symphony Orchestra, and fabulous Korean guitarist Bokyung Byun, who will play the most performed guitar concerto of the 20th Century – Rodrigo’s Concierto de Aranjuez ️🎶️🎶️🎶

Follow VietnamTimes for more giveaways and The Sun Symphony Orchestra, Hanoi for great music performances! ️🎉️🎉
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“DANZAS DEL FUEGO - The rhythm of the night”
⏱ 20.00, 11/12/2022
🏛 Hanoi Opera House
📣 Ticket available at: http://bit.ly/3iqL3ZN

11/11/2022

Alone =/= Lonely!

This 11.11, also known as Single’s Day, it is time to hold a “Party for one”.

Embrace the sweetness of singleness and take yourself on a date at some of the most interesting hidden gems in Hanoi!

10/11/2022

Experience the mounting thrills of Hanoi's live music scene as VNT writer Jason Law investigates how musicians are coping after Vietnam's lengthy lockdowns.



Read on: https://vietnamtimes.org.vn/the-slow-but-sure-revival-of-hanois-live-music-48215.html

01/11/2022

In his award-winning film project “Once Upon A Bridge in Vietnam”, French director François Bibonne captured his journey to Vietnam, the homeland of his dear grandmother, and discussed his multicultural identity by exploring the country's classic music scene.

Check out his interview with VietnamTimes in the comment section!


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Francois Bibonne’s debut documentary film: “Once Upon A Bridge in Vietnam” (2021)
Best Short Documentary Film of Los Angeles Film Awards 2022, Best Documentary Short of New York International Film Awards 2022 (February category)
More information available .com

20/10/2022

For the celebration of Vietnamese Women's Day (October 20th), Vietnam Times' expat writer, Glen MacDonald, presents a list of influential Vietnamese women who have been fighting for independence, justice, and social change in a multitude of ways.

For centuries, Vietnamese women have been fighting for independence, justice, and social change in a multitude of ways. In celebration of Vietnamese Women's Day (October 20th), VNT writer Glen MacDonald shared a list of influential Vietnamese women and their important causes.

19/10/2022

𝐖𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨 𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐕𝐢𝐞𝐭𝐧𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐬𝐞 𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧'𝐬 𝐃𝐚𝐲?
𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐜𝐤 𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐛𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐰!

As the celebration calls, expats and locals are mind-boggling among a sea of gift choices. With this list, we offer tips to spice up your gift-giving game with something custom, creative, and still budget-friendly.

Read on: https://vietnamtimes.org.vn/vnese-women-day-2022-best-homeland-gifts-to-celebrate-the-women-in-your-life-48284.html

Shower the women in your life with gifts this Vietnamese Women's Day, they deserve it!

17/10/2022

As the Vietnamese palate prefers sweet fruits over baked goods, expats are craving cookies and cakes from the Western world. Fortunately, one Singaporean woman is enchanting Tay Ho with her decadent desserts.

Check out her story in the comment section!

11/10/2022

For many expats, Vietnam is an adventure, for others, it means a second home.

Charlotte Lou and her boyfriend visited Vietnam in 2019. After a two-month trip, the Swiss couple made a decision to move to the Southeast Asian country, which they considered their destiny.

Check out their story in the comment session!

10/10/2022

British expat Dom Paterson is a true example of an "ethical expat" - a foreigner who seeks to help out their host nation.

Looking at his achievements to date, it's clear that Dom is both experienced and well-established in the community. Amazingly, his journey into charity literally began with a dream.

Check out Dom Paterson's profile on VietnamTimes in the comment session!

03/10/2022

Another greeting from a talented artist to VNT's readers!

Meet Nguyen Khac Hoa, the first Vietnamese opera singer to perform at the "Crimson Sails" festival in St. Petersburg (Russia)!

Hoa, who has been trained in Russia for 8 years, is sailing out on a quest of introducing Vietnamese classical music to the world.

26/09/2022

Celebrating Vietnamese folk music in his first solo album “Stay, My Beloved”, Grammy-nominated guitarist An Tran has just announced his US tour.

Check out his interview on VNT in the comment section and his greeting video right below!


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AN TRAN’s debut album: Stay, My Beloved
Grammy nomination for “Best Classical Instrumental Solo” in 2022
Available on YouTube, Facebook and Instagram

27/08/2022

𝑷𝒍𝒂𝒏𝒏𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒉𝒐𝒍𝒊𝒅𝒂𝒚 𝒕𝒓𝒊𝒑?
𝑪𝒉𝒆𝒄𝒌 𝒐𝒖𝒕 𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒓𝒆𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒅𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒔 𝒓𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕 𝒃𝒆𝒍𝒐𝒘!

As locals and expats are excited about the upcoming four-day National Day vacation, we make a list of exclusive travel articles packed with tips to help you better prepare your getaway.

13/08/2022

Hailed as one of the best places to enjoy beer, Hanoi offers not only cheap and fresh beer but more excitingly, a lively "bia hơi" culture.

Curious about how locals enjoy their beer nights? Check out our latest piece!

Hailed as the best beer for backpackers, Hanoi's beer halls are frequented by tourists and locals alike. While a friendly atmosphere, the Vietnam Times offers a few tips and tricks to navigate crowded beer halls and enjoy Vietnamese beer like a local.

09/08/2022

While not considered the best season to discover Hanoi, summer leaves unexpected impressions on both locals and tourists.

Read on to find out why and what locals, immigrants, and tourists would recommend for an authentic, fun, and memorable summer in the capital of Vietnam.

Hot, humid, unexpected heavy rain, yet the Hanoian summer was unforgettable for those who returned.

08/08/2022

Are you an art lover who wants to discover Vietnam-based expat artists and to keep up with their exciting creating journeys?

Read on to explore some outstanding galleries that have been actively forming a local-expat community that grows together artistically.

Are you an art lover who wants to discover Vietnam-based expat artists and to keep up with their exciting creating journeys? Read on to explore some outstanding galleries that have been actively forming a local-expat community that grows together artistically.

06/08/2022

Remember KURROCK - the talented Vietnamese rock band in Japan featured by VNT earlier this year?

Celebrating two cultures: Vietnam and Japan, KURROCK has just released their first MV - "VUOT".

Watch their greeting message right below and check out their new product!


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KURROCK first MV - "VUOT"
Date of release: August 7, 2022
Available on YouTube: KURROCK・黒ック

24/07/2022

In his latest travel article, Glen MacDonald recalls an amusing experience as he and his pals celebrated a Finnish holiday in the jungles of northern Vietnam.

Last month, staff writer Glen MacDonald found himself celebrating a Finnish holiday in the jungles of northern Vietnam; a surprisingly beautiful combination.

23/07/2022

Despite being a well-known destination, Mai Chau still retains its unspoiled landscape. Lying less than 150km away from Hanoi, the area is perfect for a short escape from the noisy city.

Mai Chau, in the mountainous, nature-filled Hoa Binh province is perfect for a short escape from the hustle and bustle of the city. Travel writer Jason Law guides VNT readers through rolling hills and endless rice paddies encompassing a small town that’s rich in culture and natural beauty.

10/07/2022

Through a series of photos, Vietnam Times' young writer Réka Márkos captures the highs and lows of post-Covid travel out of and into Vietnam.

Through a series of photos, Vietnam Times' young writer Réka Márkos captures the highs and lows of post-Covid travel out of and into Vietnam.

04/07/2022

Once a soldier for the Vietnamese army, To Nam is now an enthusiastic officer helping Agent Orange victims.

In a recent interview with VietnamTimes, To Nam shares his viewpoint on US veterans' contributions to improving the lives of Agent Orange victims in Vietnam and why local people welcome their once "enemies" back.

To Nam, a Vietnamese veteran and President of Da Nang Association of Victims of Agent Orange/dioxin shares his thoughts about the contribution of US veterans to Agent Orange victims and the Vietnamese people's attitude towards their former foes who now come back to reconcile.

28/06/2022

Despite a hostile history, modern Vietnam continues to welcome American tourism and business. Of those returning, many of them are representatives of the US veteran community or military personnel who come to Vietnam to reflect on these atrocities and heal the wounds of war.

In his most recent project, American writer Glen MacDonald digs into the stories of US veterans in Vietnam, their old days during the war, and their contribution to the cause of reconciliation.

Read here: https://by.com.vn/qHJeCY

25/06/2022

Charles Searcy, one of the first US veterans who came back to Vietnam to rebuild the bilateral relations, conveys his thoughts about the importance of reconciliation.

As one of the first US veterans to come back to Vietnam to reconcile the bilateral relations, Chuck Searcy was impressed with the Vietnamese people's positive attitude towards those who were once their enemies.

20/06/2022

A nation's film industry can give a massive insight into its values and culture. In our newest exclusive article, a British writer looks into a list of Vietnamese movies on LGBT+ which shows the positive shift in public attitudes towards the q***r community in the country.

A nation's film industry can give a massive insight into its values and culture, and this is no different in Vietnam. This list of films charts the progressive trend of LGBTQ+ representation through Vietnamese cinema over the past several years, demonstrating a positive shift in general attitudes to...

18/06/2022

Exclusive interview with a French-Vietnamese art historian who is making sure the talented artists of Vietnam's past are getting their dues on social media.

Vietnam's robust art history is often overlooked in the Western world. Fortunately, one French-Vietnamese art historian is making sure the talented artists of Vietnam's past are getting their dues on social media.

13/06/2022

New series launched!

In Viet Bites, our staff writers test and review amazing restaurants in Vietnam. For the first article, we feature Baked and Friends, an American-style bakery in Tay Ho!

As the Vietnamese palate prefers sweet fruits over baked goods, expats are craving the cookies and cakes from the Western world. Fortunately, one Singaporean woman is enchanting Tay Ho with her decadant desserts.