Since childhood is often the best time in people’s lives, playing and learning are very important. Choosing a suitable broadcast media programme for children is also important, as the number of entertainment channels is increasing significantly.

A private pre-school in Bac Ninh Province has been closed this morning after a three-year-old boy was left inside a vehicle for more than seven hours.

Vietnam is winning the war on corruption – albeit gradually. Government Inspector General Le Minh Khai addressed the ongoing 37th session of the National Assembly (NA) Standing Committee on Thursday.

When most people hear the word shaman, they imagine a wizened old man with a long white beard. At just 17 years old, Lieu Thi Minh Tho defies all expectations, surprising everyone with her deep knowledge of rituals.

Many people love learning to play the piano, but following the classical technique it can take up to five years to become an accomplished player. Many give up after only three months because they find it too difficult and discouraging.

 A group of young artists from a social enterprise in Hanoi have brought new life to tens of thousands of used plastic items and transformed them into impressive artworks which are on display at an ongoing exhibition in the capital.

Before the month is over, the Friends of Vietnam Heritage will host some more exciting activities, including a movie screening and an excursion.

A contemporary music concert introducing new works by international and Vietnamese composers will take place at Manzi Art Space on Sunday.

Soloists from the Saigon Classical Music and International Chamber Players will perform at the “Along the Two Worlds” concert in HCM City on May 31.