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What a laundrette can reveal about empowerment

Seeking inner peace dining at Me and An

Me and An offers rich Vietnamese vegetarian food in elegant villa and eco-style setting.

Việt Nam can become global creative hub

Nguyễn Thị Thu Hà, PhD, director of the Centre for the Development of Cultural Industries and Contemporary Arts under the Việt Nam Institute of Culture, Arts, Sports and Tourism (Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism), talks to Hà An about the development of cultural industries in Việt Nam.

Sapa Sturgeon with Normandy Sauce and Confit Leeks

With Chef Oliver Mette – Director of Culinary at Hotel de la Coupole and Chef Thierry Fischer, President of Disciples Escoffier Switzerland

The feminist voice in Chèo art

Chèo artists dared to challenge the feudal construction of femininity by pioneering female characters who dared to love, dared to desire, and dared to reclaim their autonomy from a society that sought to confine them.

Embrace diversity at Society

True to its name, Society Café & Dining celebrates diversity: on the plate, in the kitchen, and in every story told through its food.

Into the heart of U Minh Hạ forest: Discovering Trẹm River and Mười Ngọt

In the southernmost reaches of Việt Nam, U Minh Hạ is known for its vast cajeput forests, interlaced waterways and unique wetland ecosystem.

Reporting on Việt Nam is my destiny: Japanese photojournalist

Murayama Yasufumi, a freelance photojournalist from Japan, has visited Việt Nam 60 times since 1998, travelling to nearly every province and city to cover major events and national celebrations. He shared with Việt Nam News his emotions and vivid memories of his journeys in the country.

Hong Kong Tomato and Egg

With Chef Chris Fong from ORYZ Saigon

When Hà Nội Turns to Gold: A City Wrapped in Autumn Light

From the tree-lined boulevard of Phan Đình Phùng to the narrow alleys of the Old Quarter, Hà Nội wears autumn like a favourite coat.

West African comfort reaches Hà Nội

At Makeni African Bar & Grill, the broth, deep and very peppery, sends warmth through you with each mouthful. This will get us through the impending northern winter.

A 21-year-old's journey to shape souls in clay

For ball-jointed doll maker Bùi Thịnh Đa is chasing a fiery passion of creating dolls that represent Vietnamese culture.

Pop singer backs women with breast cancer

Hồng Nhung spoke with Inner Sanctum about her struggle with the disease and her latest music project.

Steamed Abalone & Chicken Glutinous Rice Parcel

With Chef Nguyễn Thị Kim Lan from Pan Pacific Hanoi

Đồng Văn Geopark earns Asia’s cultural crown

The title Asia’s Leading Cultural Destination 2025 recognised destinations that excel in preserving indigenous culture, promoting sustainable tourism and protecting natural ecosystems.

Record-holder conveys nation’s soul via calligraphy

Passionate about letters since his teenage years, Đỗ Nhật Thịnh has introduced a fresh perspective to the art of calligraphy – youthful, dynamic, and deeply connected to community life.

A culinary reunion at Chào Bạn

When old friends gather under the leafy shade of a sapodilla tree, good food becomes more than just a meal — it becomes memory. In this heartfelt culinary journey, a spontaneous dinner at Chào Bạn unfolds into a Vietnamese-style “omakase,” led by chef Vincent Cao Minh Page.

Mũi Né Antiquities Museum preserves and promotes cultural heritage values

Mũi Né Antiquities Museum is considered the first private antiquities museum in the coastal area of Lâm Đồng Province that is home to tens of thousands of valuable artifacts and contributes to cultural promotion and tourism development.

Script rooted in Dao identity and ritual

Hà Văn Thắng, former director of the Department of Tourism of Lào Cai Province, shares his journey with Việt Nam News reporter Thúy Hằng about his theatrical production spotlighting the cultural identity and spiritual values of the Dao ethnic community in northern Việt Nam.