Update February, 04 2012 10:20:01
January, 31 2012 09:46:00
Research on the Ka Tu ethnic group written by French expeditionary soldier Le Pichon has been published in Vietnamese, 73 years after it was first released.
January, 22 2012 17:54:43
Book-lover helps to spread the word
Dang Thi Hon believes reading brings enlightenment, which is why, since 2009, she has devoted her spare time to distributing books to the needy. Minh Thu reports.
January, 13 2012 10:13:35
Veteran author wins Book of the Year prize
Veteran writer Nguyen Xuan Khanh won the Viet Nam Writers Association Book of the Year prize for his novel Doi Gao Len Chua (Bring Rice to the Pagoda).
January, 11 2012 08:59:00
Book documents island sovereignty
Historical sources document Viet Nam's Paracel Archipelago, offering proof of the country's sovereignty over the islands. Such evidence is presented in the newly published Ky Yeu Hoang Sa (Summary Record of Paracel Islands).
January, 07 2012 08:21:00
Calligrapher to break records with poetry work
A unique poetry book made by calligrapher Tran Quoc An is expected to be recognised by the Guinness Book of Viet Nam.
January, 04 2012 10:26:31
Writers Association prizes announced
The Viet Nam Writers Association announced their annual awards early this week for 2010-11, recognising the best literature works of the year.
December, 28 2011 09:15:00
Coffee inspires photo, writing contest
Friends gathering for a cup of coffee is the theme of a writing and photography contest dubbed Coffee on a Winter's Morning, which opened yesterday for coffee lovers and artists alike.
December, 16 2011 09:26:56
Exhibition reflects on General Giap
Photographs of General Vo Nguyen Giap’s life and career are on display in HCM City, celebrating the 100th birthday of the legendary general this year.
December, 14 2011 12:21:00
New book depicts lesbian lives
Two films depicting women’s lives will be shown this weekend at the Goethe Institute in the capital city, beginning at 7pm on both Saturday and Sunday.
December, 07 2011 09:12:00
Book offers new angles on Ha Long Bay
A new photo book that takes a panoramic view of Ha Long Bay was launched by photojournalist Do Khanh Giang last month.
December, 03 2011 08:15:40
Austrian poets accessible to Vietnamese audience
A poetry collection featuring famous Austrian authors has been made available to the Vietnamese public.