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.

Martial art for peace

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'

Jazzing up the life

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

Pride and patriotism: the ‘expat’ view

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.

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