Việt Nam News

Nestled in the bustling heart of the capital, an Aikido club offers a sanctuary for those wishing to cultivate tranquility and joy through this martial art, often referred to as the 'Martial art for peace'

Fun, vivid and energetic are just a few ways of describing jazz theatre classes.

PLASTICPeople, a company run by an expat from Argentina, is helping resolve the issue of unrecycled plastic wastes by using them to produce boards and panels, which can be used to make practical and beautiful products.

Patriotism is not about saying my country is better than yours, it’s about saying “I love my country” and when your country is Vietnam, there’s a lot to love.

With a passion for the Vietnamese language and a humourous touch, Brandon Hurley, affectionately known as Phúc Mập, has carved out a unique space in Vietnam’s digital landscape.

Holding one long dustpan in one hand, one sack on another, Dimitri Gribok, a Russian living in Đà Nẵng clears rubbish near a beach in the city’s downtown.

Venturing beyond the city on my bike has deepened my connection with Việt Nam. From the winding mountain paths in the north and cool climates through the highlands to the sun-kissed southern coasts.

In a time of desperate need, customers at Puku Sports Bar answered the call, dug deep and provided much need financial support and supplies for people affected by Typhoon Yagi.

Many people get up every morning and during a miserable morning compute, sitting in traffic or on a train, dream of an adventure traveling through Asia.

In a vibrant area of Hà Nội, Oraiden Manuel Sabonete, a young Mozambican student is making waves with a rich tapestry of languages and a deep-seated passion for cultural immersion after nearly five years studying here.

“When the rain comes, we're all in it together and a helpful hand is never far away. The worst of the weather can bring out the best in the people. Every cloud, as they say. Over and out.”

With a unique perspective from an expat shaped by living many years here, Jesse brings a whimsical and fresh approach to writing about daily life in Việt Nam, filtered through his charming and humorous lens.

One thing I adore about living in Hà Nội is the rapid spread of information. The virality of content here surpasses anything I've experienced elsewhere. The grapevine is endless, the rumour mill perpetually churning.

Students are returning for a new academic year and between 6.30am and 8.00am, almost every urban journey will have a few hundred extra smaller humans that need to get somewhere

As I drive down any road in HCMC I will always fly past a big sign that says BIDA without so much as a passing thought. Bida is one of the most popular pastimes for people in Việt Nam and is played across the country, everywhere from high-class establishments to open countryside huts.

Besides treating sick residents in HCM City, Dr Paul D'Alfonso and his wife have rescued hundreds of ill and abandoned pets. They have operated an animal rescue group for seven years with core members who are volunteers.

Oscar Wilde famously said, "Life is far too important a thing ever to talk seriously about" and his contemporary Mark Twain proposed "The human race has only one really effective weapon and that is laughter”.

For nearly a decade, Michael Hytinen, an American expat has stressed that “Việt Nam is my home”. He leads Refillables Hà Nội and promotes sustainable living in the city with the motto of 'Refill not Landfill'.