Cruising from chaos: the lost art of the road trip

Even the increasingly repetitive celebration of 'walkable cities', beneficiaries of the very same urban planning projects we so routinely malign, can leave us contemplating our choice to pitch up in an ever-developing megacity.

Rugby revolution? starting here with Hanoi 10s

One man is trying to change that. In 2024, Johnny Harris, from Scotland, established Đại Việt Rugby, a community-focused initiative spearheading rugby development in Việt Nam.

Belarusian wrestler embraces Vietnamese culture

Zakhar's journey into the world of wrestling began at the early age of six when a friend introduced him to the sport. While his friend soon quit, Zakhar persevered. Fifteen years later, wrestling had become an integral part of his life.

What vloggers don’t know about HCMC

YouTubers misrepresent Hồ Chí Minh City as a tourist destination and cultural hub of Việt Nam. How can someone know everything about a city after spending 12 or 24 hours in the place? But this seems to be the format of the modern-day know-it-all on YouTube.

African community grows in Hà Nội

Over the past few months, African workers have become a familiar sight in Hà Nội's Nhật Tân and Tứ Liên wards, often seen doing manual labour like washing dishes and assisting at local peach blossom and kumquat bonsai gardens.

Yên Bái receives charitable support from Việt Nam and overseas

It was only a few weeks ago that our screens were filled with images of utter devastation in the north of Việt Nam. We all remember the loss of life and the tragic scenes, like the bridge collapse and raging rivers. Well, these times are not forgotten, and both local and global businesses have come together to support children in Yên Bái.

When language becomes a bridge

Stepping into a small room in Cầu Giấy, Hà Nội, on a weekend afternoon, you will be struck by the sight of people from various ages and backgrounds, all attentively engaged in a shared passion: learning Vietnamese.

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