Three Chu Dau pieces, a plate and two vases, have been recognised as the largest pottery products by the Vietnam Book of Records, Hanoi Trade Corporation (Hapro) said on September 7.

 VietNamNet Bridge – When a Raglai person dies, he or she does not go to heaven or, for that matter, hell.

 A photographic exhibition opened in the former imperial city of Hue on September 2, featuring its relic sites of the past and present.

 VietNamNet Bridge - September is the time of many special cultural festivals in Vietnam such as the Mid-Autumn festival, the Mong pan-pine festival in Ha Giang or the buffalo fighting festival in Do Son, Haiphong.

 Siu Black, a prominent Vietnamese popular singer from the Central Highlands, has admitted that she in fact owes  around VND10 billion (USD476,190), not the recently announced VND2.5 billion.

 They depict the attire worn by Vietnamese people from all levels of society.

A two-day cycling trip in the northern mountainous province of Hoa Binh is to take place this weekend to raise awareness of responsible tourism.

 Vung Tau City in Ba Ria-Vung Tau Province will host a hugely-anticipated food festival from Thursday until Sunday.

 Famous French ventriloquist Christian Gabriel and his friend, monkey puppet Fredy, will entertain the city's residents from September 3 to 10.

 German pianist Hinrich Alpers will perform at HCM Municipal Theatre on August 21.

 Art show wows tourists; EWEC Trade and Tourism Fair opens in Da Nang; Hanoi considers removing tourist cyclos; Vietnam Airlines announces 2013 Autumn Promotion

 VietNamNet Bridge – About 100 artists from circus troupes will gather at the National Circus Festival 2013, which starts today, August 9, in Ha Noi.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Various cultural activities will be held at a festival featuring Japanese anime and manga in Hanoi on July 27-28.

 Ten years of cultural conventions under review; Berlinale's short films screened in Ha Noi; Wisdom of President Ho Chi Minh book is launched; Viet Nam gets the last laugh at Clown Contest

 Artisan inspires paper flower revival; Charity concert keeps dreams alive; Free talk on dedicated king; Darts Darts Darts hosts mega music festival; Singaporean photographer holds workshop

 Tam Dao to provide free wireless internet service; Vietnam Airlines launches Incheon-Da Nang route; Swiss-Belhotel opens four-star hotel in Lao Cai; Ho Tram Strip uses helicopter to pick up customers

The British and Vietnamese audience had an opportunity to enjoy a fashion show of traditional and modern designs by Vietnamese designer Hoang Hai amid London at the "Vietnam Open Festival 2013" on June 22-23.

 UNESCO continues help preserve Hue heritage site; Grant Thornton suggests way to raise funds for tourism promotion; Vietnam Airlines opens two new int'l routes; Hoi An launches village biking tour

 Additional flights will increase tourism in Mekong Delta; My Son Sanctuary to display G tower; Spiritual park inaugurated in HCM City; South Korea targets Vietnam as potential tourism customer

 Vietnam Air to start Danang-Seoul service next month; Tourism industry targets RoK visitors; Malaysia promotes tourism in HCM City; Tourists claim VAT refunds worth $571,000 on purchases as they leave the country