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The “Sparkling Night” concert will take place at the Hanoi Opera House on August 24.  (Photo: Organiser) Hanoi (VNA) – The “Sparkling Night” concert will return to the Hanoi Opera House on August 24 after two successful nights in May, according to the Vietnam National Opera and Ballet (VNOB). It comprises of two parts, with the first including excerpts from "A Midsummer Night's Dream," and the second featuring world famous romances and arias performed by Opera vocalists from the VNOB. International choir Hanoi Voices will also participate in the event. The "Sparkling Night" will see the performance of leading opera artists in Vietnam such as Huy Duc, To Loan, Tung Lam, Huong Diep, Thu Quynh, along with award-winning artists. Artists are working hard to prepare for the concert. (Photo: thethaovanhoa.vn) Artistic Director Phan Manh Duc said that the programme will make an exciting, high-quality comeback to meet the expectation of the art-loving audience. The … [Read more...] about ‘Sparkling Night’ concert to return to Hanoi on August 24

Russian-born goalkeeper Dang Van Lam will compete for Topenland Binh Dinh FC in Vietnam’s top-tier V-League 1 following the two sides’ deal signing, the football club announced on Monday afternoon. The contract will last for three years. While Lam’s salary was kept undisclosed, sources told Tuoi Tre (Youth) newspaper that the payment is not less than US$300,000 a year. After completing the paperwork, Lam will play in Topenland Binh Dinh FC’s match against Thanh Hoa FC in the 13th round of the 2022 V-League 1 on August 20. “Before, I played in Thailand and Japan as I wanted to try new opportunities and challenge myself,” said Lam after the contract signing ceremony. “Now, I think more about my family, so I want to return to Vietnam and play football here. “It’s a pleasure for me to wear Topenland Binh Dinh’s jersey for the next three years.” Lam joined Japan’s Cerezo Osaka football club in early 2021. A top-choice goalkeeper of the Vietnamese national men’s football … [Read more...] about Russian-Vietnamese goalkeeper returns to domestic league on three-year contract

Editor’s note: Jordy Comes Alive, from the U.S., has lived in Ho Chi Minh City for three years and become a big fan of local food after spending time wandering around local alleys and markets to discover the culinary scene. His piece has been titled, subtitled, and edited by Tuoi Tre News . I’ve noticed people can get a little jumpy when you talk about eating frogs. Not me though, I always leap at the opportunity. When it comes to eating frog, I’m mainly familiar with it being batter-fried like chicken. Truth be told and I know this sounds strange to some but I honestly prefer fried frog over fried chicken on any given day. Enjoying fried frog is the same kind of eating sensation as with fried chicken, only the meat has a cleaner taste (sans the flavor of fowl), and the white frog flesh is juicy with a buttery finish. 'Water chicken,' as funny as the term is, croaks partially true. I started thinking maybe it’s time I paddle my way to other ponds to broaden my … [Read more...] about ‘Ech’ an unFROGgettable experience in Ho Chi Minh City