The things they share often come from a place of passion, something far more noble and honest than gatekeeping or taking smug pleasure from being 'in the know'.
The sight of a foreigner cooking and selling bánh xèo and nem lụi on the street of Hà Nội sure is a little unusual to say the least. But his skills and dedication are no joke. Falling in love with the culture, Moritz from Switzerland returned to Việt Nam to immerse himself deeply in Vietnamese lifestyle. And what better way than volunteering at a restaurant.
Make a playlist, that perfect summer soundtrack to soothe your UV-scorched soul as you navigate the city's challenges.
On the occasion of the Norwegian Constitution Day, the 17th of May 2024, Norwegian Ambassador to Việt Nam, H.E. Ms Hilde Solbakken shared her address with the Việt Nam News.
I didn’t like it but you should visit this place once! A strange statement but one that is befitting of this unique attraction just outside Bà Rịa. The newly formed Rice Field Food Market is a wonderfully unique experience that you must try once.
In an increasingly online world where so many young people have the option of retreating to a considerably and sometimes entirely digital existence, it's reassuring to know that the allure of real-life socialising endures.
Hà Nội, in its essence, is a testament to tradition's resilience in the face of relentless modernisation. It's a city where old ways aren't merely preserved; they're celebrated.
It was not the first time Ayusawa Takanori hit the waves of Hà Nội's mother river. He also took part in the first season on April 24, 2021 of the Red River Warrior and finished first. He butterfly swam that day, when most other participants did backstroke or crawl, and finished in a record time of 2h21'03''.
The rear of the property is on the bank of Đồng Đò Reservoir, but what’s incredibly unique about Gisy is its construction, almost entirely built from shipping containers.
If you’re an active athlete or runner or know someone who is, chances are you’ve heard about the meniscus.
Indian-Australian journalist Sandip Hor has been to Việt Nam six times and has written dozens of articles about tourism, culture, and lifestyle for various publications all over the world. He still wants to come to the country more and spend more time with the people here.
Regardless of whether it’s cultural, language or ideology, there’s something nice about being able to switch off to the never ending political hum of home and know that it’s unlikely to fall out with someone over such matters.
Prof. Simon has actively helped train law scholars in Hà Nội Law University, where he has been working as a lecturer since 2015. Before that, in 1991, Prof. Simon had worked with Việt Nam’s Ministry of Justice.
Aside from the hearth of the local pub or the embrace of family, there’s only one winner here and I can’t wait to be back next week.
The 2000-kilometre-walking-journey of two foreign teachers is not for recognition, but rather to raise awareness and support for charities working to end human trafficking and transform the lives of deprived children in Việt Nam.
Xanita Savengxok, the second runner-up in the 2019 Miss World Laos pageant, is a final-year student at the University of Transport Technology, studying logistics and multimodal transport.
Good governance has improved a number of situations and I have no doubt that in time, this is an area which will be addressed.
She has combined Western creativity with the traditional fabrics of ethnic minority groups in the northern mountainous region of Việt Nam to make unique clothes that have conquered even the most demanding customers.