Việt Nam News

Việt Nam's strength lies in its diversity of flavours, but the opportunity is to translate that into repeatable, high-quality formats that can expand both regionally and internationally.

With executive sous chef Tống Đăng Khoái of Movenpick Hotel Hanoi

Net fishing has been passed down through many generations here, providing fresh seafood for local families while supplementing their incomes.

Sushi Tiger has arrived in Hà Nội with its signature conveyor-belt sushi concept, turning dining into a lively experience. Set within the city’s Japanese dining scene, it offers a playful way to enjoy sushi beyond the usual à la carte format.

Traditional arts are often seen as relics of the past. At Cadao Collective in Hà Nội, however, water puppetry, xẩm and ca trù are being reimagined for today's audiences without losing their cultural soul.

For generations, the sedge mat has been a familiar presence in Vietnamese homes. Today, the tradition continues, with skilled hands and modern machinery working together to keep the craft alive.

With executive sous chef Tống Đăng Khoái of Mövenpick Hanoi's O Macanese Restaurant

More than 1,400 sets of martyrs’ remains have been recovered and tens of thousands of DNA samples collected during the first four months of Việt Nam’s nationwide “500-Day Campaign”, marking significant progress in efforts to identify fallen soldiers whose identities have remained unknown for decades.

Located in a small alley off busy Nguyễn Thái Học Street, the restaurant's sign name is written in lower case, trying not to look pretentious. But when you actually get there, the house was really imposing instead.

Long Phước is best known for its role in preserving and promoting traditional Vietnamese martial arts. Historically, monks practised martial arts to maintain physical fitness and safeguard ancient techniques.

Preserving centuries of knowledge about history, beliefs, religion and community life, ancient Chăm manuscripts reflect the Chăm people's creativity, cultural exchange and distinctive traditions of knowledge transmission.

Dancesport champion Đặng Thu Hương talks to Inner Sanctum about her journey, motivation and future ambitions.

Following its merger with Bà Rịa-Vũng Tàu and Bình Dương provinces, the expanded city is poised to reshape its tourism identity by bringing urban and coastal experiences together as a single destination.

With Sous Chef Minh Lê, French Grill at JW Marriott Hotel Hanoi

Family-owned restaurant Curry Shika is a popular culinary spot for those seeking the unique flavours of Japanese curry rice.

Located in Diên Hà Commune, Hưng Yên Province, Văn Quan is known for its traditional black incense, a product closely tied to the spiritual practices of the Vietnamese people.

Beyond enriching audiences' artistic experiences, the trend is enhancing the capital city’s global profile, fostering the growth of its cultural industries and strengthening Hà Nội’s position as an emerging hub for international cultural exchange.

Vietnam News reporter Thanh Nga spoke with James Chew of enCity Solutions Pte Ltd (Singapore), part of the planning consortium, for further insights.