Life & Style - Vietnam News | Politics, Business, Economy, Society, Life, Sports

Love in Việt Nam bridges cultures on screen

Renew your old jeans

Open your wardrobe and be honest: how long was it since you last wore some of those clothes? Renew Jeans, a small business in Hà Nội, gives your old garments a second life by turning them into stylish bags.

Unfolding a historic moment

The historic Tank No. 390 was the first to break through the main gate of the Presidential Office of the Sài Gòn regime (now the Independence Palace) on April 30, 1975.

Sweden hands over historic documentary to Việt Nam

Victory Vietnam captures the lively and emotional atmosphere in Stockholm on the day Sài Gòn (now Hồ Chí Minh City) was liberated.

Vietnamese paint towns red to mark 50th anniversary of reunification

In these historic days of April, streets and alleyways across Việt Nam are adorned with vibrant red flags bearing yellow stars, commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification (April 30, 1975 – 2025).

HCM City to host outdoor film screenings to celebrate national reunification

HCM City will organise outdoor film screenings and exhibitions on Nguyễn Huệ Pedestrian Street from April 26 to 30 as part of celebrations for the nation's 50 years of glory.

TV360 launches video campaign to celebrate patriotism

The initiative celebrates two major national milestones: the 50th anniversary of national reunification (April 30, 1975 – April 30, 2025) and the 80th anniversary of National Day (September 2, 1945 – September 2, 2025).

Taste of Japan 2025 a bridge of culinary delights with Việt Nam

The Taste of Japan 2025 culinary and cultural week will run at eight Hatoyama and Okita restaurants across Hà Nội, Hải Phòng and Hạ Long.

Books on Việt Nam, Vietnamese people presented to Indian library

Through this book, the ambassador hoped that Indian friends will have a deeper understanding of Việt Nam's heritage and the country's identity formed over millennia.

Swiss photographer shows deep empathy for AO victims

Having visited Việt Nam multiple times, Schmid said he is deeply moved by the lingering effects of the toxic defoliant sprayed by the US military during the war.

Việt Nam Street Dance 2025 gathers 500 dancers for national showdown

Competitors will battle it out in 14 categories across professional, student, and junior divisions, both solo and group performances, featuring styles such as Hiphop, Breaking, Popping, and Allstyle.

Violinist teams up with beauty queens in new music video

Audiences can expect a powerful and energetic performance in 'Bella Queen'. The new melody embodies a sense of a woman’s power, strength and passion.

Community-based tourism village launches vocational programme for the disabled

The programme offers training in tourism alongside crafts and cultural opportunities, with a view to offering them opportunities for the future.

Vietnamese travelers gear up for holiday

With the five-day Reunification and Labour Day holiday fast approaching, Vietnamese travelers are gearing up for trips around the country and abroad.

'Song of Peace' exhibition opens at Hỏa Lò prison

A highlight of the exhibition was the reenactment depicting the sacrifice of eight young volunteers in the Bố Trạch cave, in the central province of Quảng Bình in 1972.

Local farmers restore mangrove forest on heritage Sa Huỳnh salt fields

The mangrove restoration is part of a revival of the local ecological system, to protect the environment for coastal seafood and maintain the well-known Sa Huỳnh salt fields.

Publishers release books marking 50 years of glory

All the books are available at bookstores nationwide and on e-commerce platforms.

Old plastic toys converted into works of art for an exhibition in Hà Nội

Under the hands of Japanese artist Fuji Hiroshi thousands of discarded plastic toys have been revived into unique and impressive works of art, displayed at the 'Plastic Era' exhibition in Hà Nội, carrying an important message.

Đồng Nai to host ceramics fest celebrating the nation's 50 years of glory

The Southern province of Đồng Nai will host a ceramics festival and hot air balloon display from April 27 to May 3 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Southern Liberation and National Reunification (April 30, 1975 – 2025).

Vietnamese artist marks reunification with epic art display

Spanning an area of over 2,000 square metres, the exhibition at Nguyễn Huệ pedestrian street features 27 towering sculptures ranging in height from 3.3 to 4.5 metres and weighing a combined 20 tonnes.

Swedish documentary about Việt Nam reunification to be screened

The documentary Victory Vietnam captures the lively and emotional atmosphere in Stockholm on April 30, 1975 — the day Sài Gòn was liberated, marking the end of the Việt Nam War.