The average meal of urban Vietnamese families has changed quite drastically over the past 10 to 20 years, according to recent research by the National Institute for Nutrition. 

Nguyễn Thu Phương, 36, was born and grew up in Quảng Ninh Province, home to many of Việt Nam's singers in genres such as pop, rock, hip-hop and R&B. However, she chose to specialise in folk music. After years of studying hát xẩm (blind busker's singing), Phương now has a leading role in this music in the country. She even holds free xẩm singing classes to revive and develop the folk genre. Phương spoke with Thanh Hà about her plans.

Cường Đàm, who is co-founder of Chats by C. Dam – a luxury clothing brand, has found an endless inspirational source for his designs in the traditional women’s long dress known as the áo dài.

The Central Highlands’ large number of historical relics have become popular with tourists in recent years. However, the tourism potential of the region has not been effectively used and it now needs enhanced management from local authorities.

Traditional handicraft villages have started to resume operation after more than two months of suspension due to the fourth coronavirus outbreak in late April that forced the capital city to follow strict social distancing measures.

As the citywide lockdown causes blood shortage in Hà Nội, many foreigners in Hà Nội have called on the expat community to donate their blood in the hope of saving more lives and spreading positive messages during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

Covering an area of 97,000 hectares at an average height of 700m above sea level, Gia Lai coffee is a high quality centre of the Việt Nam coffee map and global value chain, bringing the ‘Gia Lai taste and flavour’ to the world’s coffee connoisseurs.

There is a joke that the social distancing turned everyone into a Master Chef. It’s partly right because you have to cook for yourself instead of enjoying food outside. Ngô Minh recommends some restaurants that can inspire you at home, Italian style.

The Hà Nội authorities have drafted a plan to develop the culture industry from 2021 to 2025, with a vision to 2045. The document is considered important to paving the way for the city’s culture industry to develop sustainably.