Hard work

A worker at a cast iron workshop in Thủy Nguyên District, the northern port city of Hải Phòng. — VNS Photo Việt Thanh

Autumn book fair to open

 Hundreds of book companies, publishers and education units will join the Autumn Book Fair 2018 at Thống Nhất Park between August 22 and 26.

When pandan is more than just a leaf

Back in 2017, Hanoians, especially teenagers, were crazy about the new menu at Huyền Vi Café in the centre of Hà Nội’s Old Quarter, 5B Đinh Liệt Street.

44 more grottos found in Quảng Bình

The central province of Quảng Bình has discovered 44 grottos in the area known as the ‘kingdom of caves’, including the world’s biggest one, Sơn Đoòng.

Huế to restore royal palace

The central city of Huế has announced plans to restore a palace in the former royal citadel in an attempt to give visitors a glimpse at how the former kings of the Nguyễn Dynasty (1802-1945) lived.

 

Record flood hits outskirts of capital

Heavy rains throughout the north of Việt Nam in the past few weeks have caused serious floods in many areas, including the western outskirts of Hà Nội.  Chương Mỹ District is one of the most seriously flooded districts with nearly 3,000 households deeply submerged in water.

Photographers show love for Trường Sa at exhibition

 The last time photographer Trần Thị Thu Đông returned home after a trip to the Trường Sa Archipelago (Spratlys), she felt something very different from other assignments, so the vice chairwoman of the Department of Fine Arts, Photography and Exhibitions decided to organise a photo exhibition.

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