Tourism growth

After the pandemic, Japan has consistently held a position within Việt Nam's top five tourism markets with more than 250,000 arrivals. Numerous promotional initiatives have been launched to bolster tourism between the two countries.

Drama shows target young people

IDECAF Drama Troupe of HCM City has launched its new art programme to offer shows on Vietnamese history and culture aimed at young audiences. 

Urinary tract infections in children

UTI is to a high extent auto-infectious: we infect ourselves with our own stool. It is more common in women and children as they have shorter urethra nearer to the anus. E-coli is an opportunistic bacterium: sometimes it’s our ally, (in Vietnamese Lợi khuẩn), helping us with our digestion, but it can also be an enemy (Vi khuẩn), causing disease if in the wrong place of the body.

Countertenor Trần Tùng Anh launches debut album

Produced by renowned music directors Đồng Quang Vinh and Lưu Quang Minh along with many other famous musicians, the album is expected to mark a turning point in the singer’s career after six years pursuing the musical path.

Exciting food market in the heart of HCMC

Bến Nghé Street Food Market is an exciting place for foodies in District 1’s Nam Kì Khởi Nghĩa Street, with a wide variety of local and international dishes available, as well as a fun and lively atmosphere.

House for common spirit

Gươl is a big communal house in each village of Cơ Tu ethnic minority group in central Quảng Nam Province. The house symbolises the solidarity and strength of locals, their talents, and their living philosophy. This intangible heritage was handed down by generations of Cơ Tu people.

Yên Bái Province holds festival to honour ancient tea trees

The annual festival is conducted following the rituals of the Mông ethnic group in Suối Giàng Commune. It commenced with a ceremonial procession of offerings that are the finest agricultural products of the local region such as sticky rice, wine, poultry, flowers, fruits, tea, incense, among others.

THE SOUL OF THE AO DAI

Nothing screams Vietnam like the ao dai! This traditional dress has been a must-have fashion items for generation after generation. But did you know that Trach Xa Village, about 60 kiliometres from Hanoi, is full of expert dress makers who still today make these exquisite garments today. Check out our video.

Toy making village

Ông Hảo Village is known as the "capital" of traditional Mid-Autumn toys. Every year during the Mid-Autumn Festival, residents are busy producing toys that have been associated with the childhood of many generations of Vietnamese children.

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