Dong Nhi wins Devotion Award for Singer of the Year
Dong Nhi was named Singer of the Year at the Cong Hien (Devotion) Music Awards organised by The Thao & Van Hoa (Sports and Culture) newspaper of the Vietnam News Agency (VNA) at the Ho Chi Minh City Opera House on April 16 night.
Dong Nhi was named Singer of the Year at the Cong Hien (Devotion) Music Awards. (Photo: VNA)
HCM City (VNA) - Dong Nhi was namedSinger of the Year at the Cong Hien (Devotion) Music Awardsorganised by The Thao & Van Hoa (Sports and Culture)newspaper of the Vietnam News Agency (VNA) at the Ho Chi Minh City Opera House onApril 16 night.
Last year, Nhi organised Ten on Ten,her biggest-ever show, in HCM City to celebrate her 10-year singing career.
Her first album The First Step wasnamed one of the Top 10 Albums of the Year in 2010 at the Zing Music Awards.
The 32-year-old has released four albums andseveral singles, many of them hits, and has appeared in reality music shows asa competitor and mentor.
Nhi won the Best Asian Artist title at the 2015Mnet Asian Music Awards (MAMA) in 2015, and Best Southeast Asian Act at the MTVEurope Music Awards 2016.
Young singer-songwriter Vu Cat Tuong won theMusician of the Year Award.
Tuong’s latest album Stardom features 10songs reflecting different aspects of daily life.
The 27-year-old was also named New Artist of theYear at the Devotion Music Awards in 2015 with her debut album Giai Ma (Decryption).
Album of the Year was awarded to veteransinger My Linh's Chat with Mozart 2, which features classicalmelodies by Mozart, Bach, Liszt and others with Vietnamese lyrics written byveteran musician Duong Thu.
Linh also received the award for Chatwith Mozart in 2006.
See Sing Share produced by singer Ha Anh Tuan won Show of the Year andMusic Series of the Year.
The show was first broadcast on YouTube inOctober 2016 to celebrate the 10th anniversary of his career.
The show has been running over the last threeyears with a total of 30 music videos introducing popular Vietnamese songsin an acoustic style.
The annual Devotion Music Awards began in 2004to promote Vietnamese music and honour artists who have made significantcontributions to the industry.-VNA
Classic melodies by world-famous composers have been given a fresh new sound in the newest album of Vietnamese diva My Linh, titled Chat Voi Mozart 2 (Chat with Mozart 2).
Vietnamese singer Vu Cat Tuong, who is popular among young Vietnamese music fans with hit songs like Don’t You Go, Vet Mua (Trace of Rain) or Ngay Hom Qua (Yesterday), will perform at the Asia Song Festival in the Republic of Korea on October 2-3.
Nominations for the Devotion Music Awards 2019 hosted by The Thao & Van Hoa (Sports & Culture) newspaper of the Vietnam News Agency were announced at a ceremony in Hanoi on March 12.
Nguyen Trong Nha Uyen has made history for Vietnam’s dancesport by clinching a bronze medal in the solo Latin category at the WDSF World Championship 2025 in Germany.
The ambassador noted that among the 300,000 Vietnamese residing in the RoK, around 3,000 are living in Pyeongtaek and contributing actively to the local economy. Ho expressed his hope that the local authorities will continue support the overseas Vietnamese community in the city.
This is the first time since the adoption of the Convention that a country has served two consecutive terms on the Committee. The outcome shows the trust and recognition that member states have given Vietnam for its efforts and achievements in carrying out and promoting the Convention, as well as for its active role, strong standing, and growing credibility at UNESCO.
Quang Duc pottery is known for its wide range of forms, including wine bottles, jars, lime pots, vases, plant pots, incense burners and candle stands. Decorative motifs are equally rich, featuring mythical creatures, pastoral scenes, floral patterns, deer, peacocks, bats and more.
Vietnam’s cinematic appeal lies in its diverse settings, from terraced mountains and limestone karsts to bustling markets and ancient towns. Its mix of ethnic vibes, buzzing street life, and old traditions gives directors a goldmine for storytelling.
The Vietnamese team will gather on June 26 in Ba Ria-Vung Tau, where they will train until July 14 before departing for Indonesia for the ASEAN U23 Championship 2025, which runs from July 15 to 29. Vietnam will face Laos on July 19 and Cambodia on July 22 in the group stage.
The exhibition showcases more than 100 valuable documents and artifacts, divided into two main parts: “Journalist Nguyen Ai Quoc – Ho Chi Minh” and “President Ho Chi Minh – Founder and Mentor of Vietnamese Revolutionary Press.” This is an opportunity to recall the late leader’s journalism journey and affirm his exceptional role in founding and guiding the revolutionary press in Vietnam.
For the first time, the World DanceSport Federation (WDSF) has granted Vietnam hosting rights for the two championships, including the Asian women’s solo category, which debuts this year as an officially recognised event.
Eight teams will join the tournament, divided into two groups. Group A features Vietnam, the Philippines, Sichuan Club (China), and Australia, while Group B consists of Vietnam U21, Korabelka Club (Russia), Taiwan (China), and U21 Thailand.
Despite strong home support and high expectations, Vietnam were unable to overcome the defending champions, who secured their third consecutive win over Vietnam in a regional final, following previous victories in 2014 and 2023.
The event, part of Vietnam’s cultural diplomacy strategy through 2030, was jointly organised by the Vietnamese Embassy in Venezuela and USM’s Faculty of International Relations. It attracted thousands of students from universities across Venezuela.
For the first time, Vietnamese audiences will have the opportunity to experience the ballet masterpiece "Don Quixote" in its original version by renowned choreographer Marius Petipa.
The contest carried deep meaning as it was the first time the life of Vietnamese women abroad had been highlighted as the central theme, said poet and writer Nguyen Quang Thieu, Chairman of the Vietnam Writers’ Association.
The event formed part of Vietnam’s ongoing campaign to seek UNESCO World Heritage status for the complex at the 47th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee, scheduled to take place in Paris in July.
Creative cultural festivals are fast emerging as a new catalyst for tourism development in Vietnam, as localities increasingly invest in these vibrant events on a more systematic and larger scale.
This marks the first time Vietnam has hosted a continental-level Muay event which will feature competitions across 28 weight categories in combat and eight performance categories.
Coming to the Vietnamese booth, visitors had the chance to take part in a bamboo dance, a workshop on painting woven bamboo or rattan, or quizzes about Vietnam.
Dong Nhi was named Singer of the Year at the Cong Hien (Devotion) Music Awards. (Photo: VNA) 
