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Book by Caracas urban guerrilla fighter published in Vietnamese

The Sự Thật (Truth) National Political Publishing House has published the book “Escritos de una combatiente de la guerrilla urbana en Caracas” (Writings of an urban guerrilla fighter in Caracas) by Nancy Zambrano Rivas to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the Nguyễn Văn Trỗi Campaign (October 9, 1964 - 2024), which marks a significant milestone in the history of relations between Việt Nam and Venezuela.

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Vietnamese heroic martyr Nguyễn Văn Trỗi commemorated in Venezuela
The Vietnamese Embassy in Venezuela and the ruling United Socialist Party of Venezuela (PSUV) have organised a meeting in Caracas to mark 60 years of the Nguyễn Văn Trỗi campaign (October 9, 1964 – 2024), and the Vietnamese heroic martyr’s death (October 15, 1964 – 2024).
VNA publishing house launches photo books on country's beauty, late President
The Vietnam News Agency Publishing House recently launched two photo books featuring the beauty of the Vietnamese people as well as sea and islands and President Hồ Chí Minh’s contributions to the struggle for national independence and reunification to mark the 70th anniversary of the capital city’s Liberation Day (October 10).

Book exhibition marks 70th Hà Nội’s Liberation Day anniversary
A book exhibition celebrating the 70th anniversary of Hà Nội’s Liberation Day (October 10, 1954-2024) is underway at the National Library of Việt Nam in the capital city.
Book features memories about former Deputy Prime Minister
Vietnamese agricultural specialists have shared their memories of former Deputy Prime Minister Nguyễn Công Tạn, in a new book launched by the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD).
Walking tours in Tokyo’s Jimbocho celebrate print culture
From October to December, three experts will take turns giving seminars under the theme of “What Kind of Town is Jimbocho? A Story of Antiquarian Books and Publishing” at Kudan-Kaikan Terrace in the ward, explaining the town’s history as well as the publishing and bookstore industries.
‘Detective Conan 30th Anniversary Exhibition’ arrives in Bangkok
The exhibit is also being held across Japan, Việt Nam, Taiwan, South Korea, and China.

Vietnamese books to be introduced at world's largest book fair
Vietnamese books will be introduced at Frankfurter Buchmesse, the largest book fair in the world, which will take place in Frankfurt October 16-20.
Award-winning author’s new memoir released
New memoir Khắc Đi…Khắc Đến (Letting Go of the Old, Embracing the New) by female documentary filmmaker and award-winning author Xuân Phượng has been released in HCM City.
Awards ceremony for literature, arts contest scheduled for December
A special arts and literature contest for Vietnamese artists of all ages will present awards at a ceremony in December.
Writer Nguyễn Ngọc Tư honoured at China's Dianchi Literature Awards
Tư was honoured for her short story ‘Những Biển’ (The Seas) in the short story collection titled ‘Cố Định Một Đám Mây’ (Anchored The Cloud), published in 2018.
Illuminated calligraphy artworks exhibited at Hanoi’s Temple of Literature
Nearly 800 works of calligraphy integrated with light technology are on display in an exhibition that is taking place at the special national relic, the Temple of Literature in Hanoi.
Illuminated calligraphy artworks exhibited at the Temple of Literature
Nearly 800 works of calligraphy, integrated with light technology, are on display at the special national relic the Temple of Literature in Hà Nội.
Australian Senate President visits Temple of Literature
The Australian top legislator was briefed on the history of formation and development of Việt Nam's first university, which is deeply connected to the nation's tradition of studiousness.
Đồng Nai to host book expo this year
The southern province of Đồng Nai has announced it will organise its first book expo in Biên Hoà City by the end of this year.
Book on late Party General Secretary Trọng highlighted in Seoul
A talk featuring Korean author Cho Chul-hyeon's book on late Party General Secretary Nguyễn Phú Trọng has been held in Seoul, the Republic of Korea (RoK).
New bookstore aims to introduce Vietnamese literature to the world
A new foreign-language bookstore has been opened in Hanoi, opening the door to other literatures in the world for any true bookworm.
New bookstore with ambition to introduce Vietnamese literature to the world
In next three years, the InBook bookstore has the plan to expand their business to become a publisher and literary agent to support emerging Vietnamese writers.
Book series portraying young Vietnamese heroes released
The Kim Đồng Publishing House, the country’s leading publisher of children’s books, has published a book series entitled Những Anh Hùng Trẻ Tuổi (Young Heroes) about young Vietnamese heroes.
HCM City book streets earn VNĐ37b in first half of 2024
The HCM City Book Street and the Thủ Đức Book Street achieved total revenue of VNĐ37 billion (US$1.46 million) in the first six months of this year.
Bilingual book honours national treasures
The Sự Thật (Truth) National Political Publishing House in coordination with the Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism has published a Vietnamese-English book titled Thousand Years of Việt Nam National Civilisation featuring national treasures.
Vietnamese translated works win British literary prize
Two titles translated from Vietnamese have been announced as winners of PEN Translates, a prestigious literary prize that honours the best translations of literary works from around the world published in the English language.

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