The Rise of Viet Rock Musicians in Japan
KURROCK is a Tokyo-based rock band with 3 Vietnamese members and 2 Japanese members. More than three years since their debut in 2020, KURROCK's journey made its mark in the Japanese music industry with many special live performances and exciting original songs in Vietnamese and Japanese.
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Expat Spotlight: Saeko Ando - Visualizing The Intertwined Cultural Identities of Vietnam and Japan
Meet Saeko Ando - the Japanese artist who finds endless happiness in promoting the beauty of Vietnamese lacquer paintings to the world. |
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Japanese Professor Becomes "Honorary Citizen Of Dong Khoi" In Ben Tre Province
With his positive contributions and dedication to the development of Ben Tre Province, Professor and Doctor of Medicine Nagato Natsume received the title "Honorary Citizen ... |
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Strengthening Viet-Japanese Friendships with Sports
Many young Vietnamese people participate in Karate practice and competitions. |
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[Photo] Peace Boat delegates immersed in Quang Ninh's Hues
On April 30, the 120th voyage of the Peace Boat Organization, departing from Yokohama (Japan), docked at Ha Long International Cruise Port, Quang Ninh Province. During the stopover in Vietnam, the delegation visited the Quang Ninh Museum and the 2025 OCOP Fair, where they experienced the cultural heritage, history and culinary quintessence of the Northeast region.
April 30, 2025 | 22:08

Hanoi Hosts Friendship Exchange Celebrating 2025 Traditional New Year of Asian Countries
On April 26, a program titled "Happy Lunar New Year for Some Asian Countries 2025" was held in Hanoi. The event, organized by the Hanoi Union of Friendship Organizations in collaboration with the embassies of Laos, Cambodia, Thailand, Myanmar, India, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka, offered an opportunity for international friends to share the joy of the New Year and to strengthen solidarity and friendship among nations.
April 29, 2025 | 08:21

Vietnamese People's Army Forcers in full dress parade rehearsal to celebrate the 50th anniversary of National Reunification
On the morning of 27 April 2025, along Le Duan Boulevard, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, the Parade and Marching Subcommittee for the ceremony commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification held the full dress rehearsal for the parade. Vietnam People's Army Forcers proudly join the parade.
April 28, 2025 | 16:19

In pictures: Fireworks Display in Hanoi Celebrates national reunification day
General Secretary To Lam met with visiting Japanese Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru, who is also President of the Liberal Democratic Party of Japan, at the Party Central Office on April 27 afternoon.
April 28, 2025 | 15:58

Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park Named Top Adventure Travel Site
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April 18, 2025 | 15:36

1,000 Women in Traditional Ao Dai Form Vietnam Map at Hoan Kiem Lake
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March 31, 2025 | 19:06

Vietnam’s Textile Industry Strengthens Position in Global Supply Chains
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March 05, 2025 | 13:02

Vietnamese Turmeric Fish among Best Asian Dishes: TasteAtlas
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