How to tell a true war story

Nguyễn Phan Quế Mai’s novel Dust Child does not produce a panoramic map of the war. It speaks only of those people regarded as marginal to history.

Mừng Village transforms into a spring paradise

As the Lunar New Year approaches, Mừng Village - home to the Mường people and nestled on the scenic mountainside of Cao Phong Commune in Phú Thọ Province - morphs into a breathtaking canvas.

Painter depicts horses as soulmates

In Painter Đỗ Đức's works, these noble creatures endure hardships alongside their human companions, embodying a profound bond of resilience and mutual reliance necessary for survival in the wilderness.

Ninh Bình water puppetry art thrives

Despite many historical ups and downs, local residents still make efforts to preserve the water puppetry art and craft amidst their modern and rapid-paced life, transferring their cultural heritages to younger generations.

Guardians of the Trà Sư cajuput forest in An Giang

Spread over more than 1,050 hectares in An Giang Province, the Trà Sư cajuput forest plays a crucial role in safeguarding wetland biodiversity and regulating the ecological balance of the upper Mekong Delta.

Delta preserves identity via rivers and rice

Shaped by rivers, rice fields and communal life, the wet-rice civilisation of the Mekong Delta is facing mounting pressures from climate change and shifting livelihoods, prompting renewed efforts to preserve its distinctive cultural identity while pursuing sustainable development.

Tourism breaks pre-pandemic records in 2025

Việt Nam’s tourism industry surpassed pre-pandemic highs in 2025, welcoming a record 21.5 million international visitors and generating more than $38 billion in revenue, as visa reforms and domestic travel fuelled a broad-based rebound.

Văn Lâm Village's story behind every stitch

Tracing its roots back to the 13th century, the art of embroidery in Văn Lâm Village, Ninh Bình Province blossomed under the Trần Dynasty, becoming the heartbeat of this ancient land.

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