A daring 45-year-old engineer decided to ditch his stable job and begin selling authentic German sausages, bread and beer on the streets of HCM City. He talks with Bo Xuan Hiep about taking risks and his love for German food.
Motherhood fails to curb career in dancing
Award-winning dancer and now choreographer Linh Nga has to balance her passion for performance and teaching with her new role as a mother. She talks to Luong Thu Huong about her latest production.
Huynh Dong: I want to play the bad guy
Best-known for his good-natured TV roles, HCM City actor Huynh Dong recently won two Canh Dieu Vang (Golden Kite) awards for both movie and television performances.
Change comes to remote geological park
Nguyen Le Huy, Ph.D., head of the management board of Dong Van Stone Plateau in the northern province of Ha Giang, talks to Han Ngoc Lan about plans to develop the area and the challenges of doing so in a sustainable fashion.
From ‘naughty child' to classical sensation
Top Vietnamese cellist Ngo Hoang Quan talks with Luong Thu Huong about his love for music and his career, which has taken him from Japan to Macedonia.
Diplomat pushes women empowerment
Ton Nuơ Tḥ Ninh served her country as Ambassador and Head of Mission to the European Union in Brussels, then as vice-chair of Viet Nam's 11th National Assembly's Foreign Affairs Committee, and now as the Head of Tri Viet Institute.
The doctor devoted to her poor patients
Dr Nguyen Thi Ngoc Phuong, former director of Tu Du Hospital in HCM City and pioneer of the in vitro fertilisation technique in Viet Nam, talks with Ha Nguyen about her passion for enriching lives.
Young designer understands women
Adrian Anh Tuan is now Creative Director of three high-end fashion brands of Viet Nam, Valenciani, Adrian Anh Tuan and ICE.
Singer Huong Lan: Thankful for the music
Huong Lan, the renowned singer of romantic folk music and cai luong actress, told Thanh Hiep that she feels an enormous sense of gratitude to the composers of her songs.
Restoration in historic Hue on right track
The new boss of legacy preservation in Hue says work in the former capital is not progressing as fast as many would like because funds are not available, but at least it's being done properly and in line with priorities. Hong Van Minh report.
Hard work, perseverance way to success
Actress and ballet dancer Thanh Mai is a business woman and television presenter of such shows such as Suc song moi (New vitality) and Phong cach nu hoang (Queen's Style). She talks to Viet Van about her varied life and what keeps her passionate.

Hightlight

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

People who are dependent on personal income tax payers will be given their own tax codes to avoid people lodging claims as dependents of more than one taxpayer.

Farmer-firm linkups remain elusive despite Gov't efforts Farmer-firm linkups remain elusive despite Gov't efforts

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.

Australian book to provide ‘limitless' inspiration Australian book to provide ‘limitless' inspiration

A book by Australian limbless victim Nick Vujicic was launched in Vietnamese yesterday.