Quang Binh caves: A bedrock of tourism
The grandiose and mysterious caves of Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park have become a tourist trap for Quang Binh Province, attracting over four million visitors in the past decade. Hoang Trung Hieu reports.
Spices Garden digs up VN's northern soul
With a minimum of fuss, Spices Garden provides the maximum amount of pleasure through its sure-fire approach of offering the finest ingredients, expertly cooked and elegantly served.
Legendary director commands centre stage
But as soon as she joined the troupe, she was chosen to act as the character Cuc in the play Du Kich Thon Doi (Guerrillas at Doi Commune).
Mini Glutinous Rice Filled with Chicken
This recipe for glutinous rice filled with chicken comes from Chef Alex Zheng (Fortuna Hotel Ha Noi). Called "lo mai gai" in Chinese, the popular dim sum dish comes wrapped in fragrant lotus leaves.
A garden without a woman
The sunlight was gradually dying out and the sun hid behind a white cloud and then disappeared without leaving a trace.
‘Magic box' conjures fresh water solution
The idea for the box came to Quan's after speaking to a friend, Le Duy Hung Thinh, who had just returned from a trip to Bach Long Vi in the northern coastal province of Hai Phong.
Vietnamese lacquer art inspires Thai diplomat
Despite leading a hectic life as Thailand's Consul General in HCM City, Panpimon Suwannapongse makes sure she finds time to pursue her passion of Vietnamese lacquer art. Van Dat reports.
Youth litter collectors dispel trashy image
Every Sunday afternoon, equipped with plastic bags and gloves, about 20 members travel around the lake to collect the rubbish, some of which they recycle during the following week.
German engineer feeds lifelong ambition
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.
Teed Off (May.19 2013)
Judging from the higher temperatures and daily downpours here in HCM City, it's safe to say that the rainy season has arrived and that presents a different set of obstacles for golfers in Viet Nam.
Kaleidoscope (19-05-2013)
Vietkings has asked local authorities and the press to submit information by August 15 about any person with a disability who has made extraordinary contributions to the country.
Trafficked victims get new lease on life
Trafficked victims get new lease on life

Earlier this month, 23-year-old Nguyen Chi Linh (not real name) finally got his long-awaited moment in the spotlight. He celebrated his graduation from a hospitality training programme as a security guard.

A garden without a woman
A garden without a woman

The sunlight was gradually dying out and the sun hid behind a white cloud and then disappeared without leaving a trace.

Hightlight

Disabled speaker inspires audience Disabled speaker inspires audience

More than 2,500 people attended a talk by Nick Vujicic, an inspirational speaker without arms and legs, at the White Palace Conference Centre in HCM City's Tan Binh District yesterday.

Crane accident leads to major power cut Crane accident leads to major power cut

A two-hour power failure caused by an incident on the 500kV north-south transmission line hindered road traffic in many southern provinces and HCM City yesterday afternoon.

Spread of hand-foot-mouth disease concerns hospitals Spread of hand-foot-mouth disease concerns hospitals

Hand-Foot-Mouth disease (HFMD) is now at its peak, having infected a total of 796 children in HCM City in April, an increase of 127 per cent against the same period last year.

US steel producers make dumping claim US steel producers make dumping claim

After welded steel pipes and steel wire garment hangers, now welded stainless pressure pipe from Viet Nam continue to face charges of dumping in the US.