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Aga Muhlach, Charlene Gonzalez defend daughter Atasha amid criticism over musical role
Aga Muhlach and Charlene Gonzalez came to the defense of their daughter Atasha Muhlach amid the criticism she has been receiving over her performance as Annie Batungbakal in the new production of “Bongga Ka ’Day: The…
60 artists set to perform at 14-hour music festival in HCM City
Nearly 60 Vietnamese and international artists will perform at a 14-hour music festival in HCM City next month, bringing together pop, rock, R&B, hip-hop, indie and alternative music.
‘Muli’ opens boxes of ‘what ifs,’ finding songs to keep and stories to unpack
Featuring 11 original OPM songs, the musical follows Anita, a 42-year-old mom looking back on the different paths she could have taken, with ’90s and early 2000s nostalgia woven throughout.
Katê Festival promotes heritage of Chăm people in Lâm Đồng
The Lâm Đồng Province's Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism has announced it will host the Katê Festival, the largest traditional festival of the Chăm people, in October.
Chinabank wins Quill awards for investor relations program and beauty queen campaign for My CBC
Chinabank achieved a double victory at the 22nd Philippine Quill Awards for its Investor Relations program and marketing campaign for its redesigned mobile app.
New book ‘Apples and Oranges’ uses fruit to teach lessons on diversity
A new children’s book is using apples and oranges to introduce young readers to lessons on diversity, identity, acceptance and shared humanity.
Philippines to host Miss Tourism International 2026
The Phililpines will host the 2026 Miss Tourism International in mid December. This was announced by ALV Pageant Circle president Arnold Vegafria during a presser at the Newport Performing Arts Theater.
Việt Nam, China border tourism seeks to tap cultural potential
Border tourism cooperation has emerged as a highlight and an important bridge for promoting people-to-people exchanges between the two countries in recent years.
Nearly 600 booths to feature at Hà Nội Giftshow 2026
The Hà Nội International Gift and Handicraft Fair 2026 (Hà Nội Giftshow 2026) is scheduled to take place from October 8-11, bringing together about 600 standard booths showcasing handicraft and gift products from…
Vietnamese culture adds colour to Maintenon/Pierres Japan Festival
The fourth edition of the Maintenon/Pierres Japan Festival featured Việt Nam as its honoured guest country, alongside Japan.
