Hanoi (VNS/VNA) - Writers and painters from Vietnam and Denmarkwith host a workshop for children to discover literature from the two countrieson January 12 in Hanoi.
Children will have the chance to read, watch animations take part in a paintingcontest with the help of experts, painters and writers participating in theproject, including painter Tove Krebs Lange.
The programme celebrates 10 years since the establishment of the Vietnam –Denmark Cooperation in Children Literature project.
The event will take place at Hanoi Library, 47 Ba Trieu street, Hanoi.
The Children Literature programme was established in 2006, divided into twophases. It aimed to give Vietnamese children access to innovative literaturedeveloped by Vietnamese authors and illustrators, which tells the story ofdeveloping basic different values.
Children’s interest in literature is growing, and foreign books and cartoonsare becoming increasingly popular. To further support the development ofVietnamese children’s literature, the Children Literature Programmestrengthened the capacity of Vietnamese authors and illustrators as well as theuse of children’s books in education in schools and within the family,according to Nguyen Thuy Linh, from Kim Dong Publishing House, whichspecialises in publications for children.
The publishing house cooperated with the HanoiWriters Association and the Danish Writers Association to support thedevelopment of Vietnamese children. The focus is on capacity development ofVietnamese authors and illustrators, which takes place through seminars andjoint production of a children’s book.
Over 10 years, the programme has held eight writing competitions. As a result,4,000 stories and cartoons have been created.
The project also serves as a bridge between Danish and Vietnamese authors.-VNS/VNA
All Vietnamese primary pupils can paint their dreams and send their works to a painting contest launched by the Embassy of Denmark in Vietnam in Hanoi on August 25.
The painting competition “Denmark in Your Eyes” was launched in Hanoi on September 14 as part of activities to celebrate the 47th anniversary of the Vietnam-Denmark diplomatic relations (1971).
On the occasion of the official visit to Denmark by Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc from October 19-20 at the invitation of Prime Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen, the two sides issued a joint statement.
The Embassy of Denmark in Vietnam and the Vietnam - Denmark Friendship Association (VIDAFA) have announced the winners of the annual painting contest for Vietnamese schoolchildren, “Denmark in Your Eyes”.
Vietnam claimed a dominant 7-0 victory over Indonesia in their second Group A match at the 2025 AFF Women’s Championship at Lach Tray stadium in Hai Phong on August 9, moving one step closer to a spot in the semifinals.
General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) and Secretary of the Central Military Commission To Lam attended the event in Hanoi, while Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man were present the event in Hue and in Ho Chi Minh City, respectively.
The World Police Band Concert - Vietnam 2025 is an important opportunity to enhance cultural and artistic exchanges and mutual understanding between Vietnam’s public security force and law enforcement agencies worldwide.
Young people are no longer seeing heritage as something distant. They are actively engaging with it, for example, photographing it, performing it, and making it part of their everyday creative expression.
Demonstrating their superior form, the Thai women’s team cruised to a straight-sets victory, winning 25–16, 25–16, and 25–21. With this result, Thailand remains unbeaten across both legs of the tournament so far.
According to the latest FIFA women’s rankings, Vietnam ranked sixth in Asia, behind Japan (8th globally), the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (10th), Australia (15th), China (16th) and the Republic of Korea (21st).
Accessible via //a80.hanoi.gov.vn and a mobile app, the platform serves as the official information hub for parades, cultural events, exhibitions, and public services. It offers real-time updates on schedules, traffic, security, healthcare, and live broadcasts, as well as behind-the-scenes stories and community-shared moments from across the country.
Vietnamese language is now officially taught at four high schools and is one of eight optional second foreign languages in the national university entrance exam of the RoK.
Coach Masahiko Okiyama asked his Vietnamese side to step up a gear after the break, and it took only three minutes to double their lead thanks to an individual effort from Y Za Luong, who finished crisply into the bottom corner.
More than 150 images on display highlight the National Assembly’s 80-year development and the performance of the HCM City delegation of NA deputies during the 2021–2026 term.
The festival aims to foster artistic and cultural exchange, while deepening international appreciation for national identity, societal values and the missions of law enforcement agencies, especially those of the Vietnamese People's Police and their counterparts around the globe.
The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism plans to display up to 150 posters at Ho Chi Minh Square in Vinh for the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution on August 19 and National Day on September 2.
The competition offers a meaningful cultural and educational platform, serving not only as a creative space for Vietnamese and international children living in Hanoi but also as a forum to inspire patriotism, a love for peace, environmental awareness, and the aspiration to build a humane and sustainable world.
Taking a journey to the Cham Museum — the modest building in Phan Rang –Thap Cham, Indian writer Ankita Mahabir said that the museum might not boast size but it brims with pride for the local community, featuring carefully preserved sandstone sculptures, portraits, and rare artifacts.
For years, the Vietnamese community in many countries rarely had the chance to experience Vietnam’s traditional arts and culture actitivies organized by the Vietnam government, except the annual event “Vietnam Day Abroad” that has been organised by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs since 2010. But the year 2024 marked a turning point.
In the context of international integration and globalisation, culture and art education plays a vital role in promoting the all-round development of Vietnam's young generation.
Vietnam shared the top podium with the Philippines in the medal tally with four gold, two silver and two bronze medals at the last SEA Games in Phnom Penh, Cambodia.
Illustrative image (Source: VNA) 
