Việt Nam News

These ancient folk songs, once only heard in village communal houses and temples, are now present and familiar in the school environment, carried on by the young generation of the ancestral land with pride and love for their homeland's heritage.

With Chef Oliver Mette – Director of Culinary at Hotel de la Coupole Sapa

Despite its vibrant lifestyle and strong demand for entertainment, HCM City’s night-time economy has yet to realise its full potential.

Lâm Ngô Hoàng Anh, Executive Deputy Director of the War Remnants Museum, discusses how innovation is helping preserve historical memory while making it more relevant to today's audiences.

There’s no splashy marketing or PR machine here, just bold southern flavors and a loud, easygoing energy that keeps tables full. In a city of quiet corners, this secret spot thrives on pure word of mouth.

Using only simple tools such as paper and ballpoint pens, young artist Nguyễn Thế Vũ creates hyper-realistic portraits filled with detail and emotion, turning an everyday writing instrument into a medium for fine art.

In Hà Nội’s Bá Dương Nội Village, centuries-old flute kites still rise above the Red River, turning bamboo, wind and sky into a haunting symphony that continues to define the cultural soul of northern Việt Nam.

German-born architect Chris Bosse told Việt Nam News reporter Thu Ngân about how cities can balance modernisation with cultural identity.

With Sous Chef Tăng Quang Hải from Pan Pacific Hanoi

Shaped by the skilled hands of local artisans and crafted from humble palm leaves and bamboo, Tri Lễ’s conical hats have crossed beyond village bamboo hedges to reach countries across Asia, including Japan and China.

Situated on Xuân Hòa Ward’s busy Cách Mạng Tháng Tám Street, Pizza Roma has been around since 1999, making it one of the oldest, if not the oldest, pizza restaurants in HCM City.

Musician and producer Dương Cầm expanded into musical theatre, sharing insights that the ‘Made in Việt Nam’ direction is more than entertainment - it’s where contemporary music connects with Vietnamese cultural depth.

HCM City is rolling out a range of new tourism products and aggressive promotional programmes to boost the industry.

With Chef Wong Chi Ming from JW Marriott Hotel Hanoi

The humble homeland of President Hồ Chí Minh has now been recognised as a National Tourist Site. Each year it welcomes thousands of visitors – especially in May, the month of his birth – offering not only a journey into history but also a living lesson in gratitude and inspiration for generations.

Stepping outside briefly to take a snap of the quaint little alley in which Les Oubliés resides, a small boy cycled past and greeted me with an enthusiastic bonjour

With its pristine beauty and the growing efforts of the local community to develop sustainable tourism, Nậm Lúc Waterfall is emerging as an attractive destination for travellers who love trekking and exploring the untouched landscapes of Việt Nam’s northwest highlands.

Trần Lê Duy, 33, is currently based in the US and works as a lecturer at the Musicians Institute in Hollywood. He has built an impressive record of achievements on the international music scene.