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Việt Nam leaves strong imprint at Asian cultural festival in Canada
Việt Nam’s presence at the event was highlighted through artistic performances and activities promoting Vietnamese tea and coffee. The song Việt Nam Trong Tôi Là (Vietnam in Me) conveyed to Canadian audiences a message…
Digitalisation supports plant gene conservation in HCM City
Digital technology is being used to improve the management and conservation of plant genetic resources at the HCM City Botanical Garden, where thousands of plants are being recorded and monitored as part of a growing…
Romnick Sarmenta questions how Pax Silica will benefit Filipinos
Actor Romnick Sarmenta has reiterated his opposition to the proposed Pax Silica project in the Philippines, questioning how the planned AI-focused industrial hub would benefit Filipinos.
Strengthening art education in schools
The unique power of theatre lies in the live presence of actors and audiences sharing the same space, and in the emotions exchanged directly from person to person. That is something a screen can hardly replace.
Awit Awards 2026: Here is the full list of winners
SB19 and Dionela were among the big winners at the Awit Awards 2026, held Tuesday night at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City.
Monde Nissin unveils better food forward, bringing stakeholders together to advance accessible nutrition
Monde Nissin launched its response to the nutrition challenge: Better Food Forward.
Culture ministry speeds up project to repatriate heritage items
The number of repatriated items represents only a tiny fraction of the total lost cultural heritage.
VNOB to premiere Puccini’s Tosca in Việt Nam
The Việt Nam National Opera and Ballet (VNOB) will premiere Giacomo Puccini’s opera Tosca in Việt Nam on September 26 and 27, 2026, at Hồ Gươm Opera House in Hà Nội.
'Resident Evil': How director Zach Cregger pays homage to the original games in the new film
While the new "Resident Evil" film is an original story instead of an adaptation, director Zach Cregger still made sure to pay homage to the classic video game franchise.
Teatro Panalo gets 373 entries for inaugural theater festival
Puregold Teatro Panalo received 373 entries for its inaugural festival, signaling strong interest among Filipino playwrights for a new platform for original theater works.
