Disabled artisans help underprivileged
Disabled artisans help underprivileged
A shop in Hollywood, home of the stars, is a direct line of support for poor heart patients in far away Viet Nam.
One Pillar Pagoda the soul of Ha Noi
One Pillar Pagoda the soul of Ha Noi
Buddhist monks, Ha Noi officials and experts are trying to figure out the best way to preserve one of the most beloved cultural heritage sites of the Vietnamese people. Nguyen My Ha reports
Farmer's turbine offers green solution
Farmer's turbine offers green solution
Ngo Van Quynh has spent 21 years creating green hydroelectric power plants. The three plants he built have a small capacity, but they save water, protect the environment and are quite economical.
Pa Co gong culture finds defiant protector
Pa Co gong culture finds defiant protector
A Pa Co ethnic man in the central province of Quang Tri keeps in mind that the cultural beauty of his people should be preserved by the younger generation. Thanh Thuy reports
Village craft skills transform interior design
Village craft skills transform interior design
A change of career in middle age seems risky, especially when leaving a high-profile staff job to run your own business. Thai Ha reports
Caretakers struggle to raise abandoned children
Caretakers struggle to raise abandoned children
Four one-year-olds lie on the bed, scrambling for toys. Seeing a stranger come into the dark, dank room, they sit up and stretch out their hands. Their limpid eyes move toward the stranger and crane their bodies toward her as if waiting to be held in her arms.
Trekkers take to skies on Ba Na Hills adventure
Trekkers take to skies on Ba Na Hills adventure
Offering world record breaking cable cars, wild forest trekking and a stunning nature reserve, Da Nang's Ba Na Hills caters for almost every taste. Cong Thanh reports.
Busy border guards show tourists the way
Busy border guards show tourists the way
Aside from their duties protecting Viet Nam's borders and nearby inhabitants, soldiers at A Pa Chai border station have acquired another role: leading tourists on trips to the country's furthest outpost. Quoc Hung reports.
US veteran sculpts the pain of VN past
US veteran sculpts the pain of VN past
Former US soldier and artist Jim Gion first fell in love with Viet Nam when he was forced to serve here during the American War.
The pilot who turned the tide of war
The pilot who turned the tide of war
Despite climbing the ranks at Vietnam Airlines and leading a sedentary life today, the beginnings of Nguyen Thanh Trung's career were fraught with risk and danger as he courageously fought in the war effort. Thanh Luan and Ha Nguyen report.
Worshipping the roots of sacred plant
Worshipping the roots of sacred plant
Since long ago, Suoi Giang people have worshipped the tea tree and its owner – the oldest man in the hamlet.

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Tax code reforms to decipher dependents Tax code reforms to decipher dependents

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More than 10 years after the Government unveiled policies to encourage tie-ups between farmers and businesses, the proportion of farm produce sold through such contracts remains modest.

Buddha statues highlight heritage Buddha statues highlight heritage

An exhibition of Buddhist artefacts from the 11th to 20th century opened yesterday at the HCM City-based Xa Loi Pagoda.

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