Việt Nam News

Inked in tradition: Tattooist revives bronze drum motifs

Hưng Xù has made a name for himself in tattoo communities with intricate designs inspired by traditional motifs carved into ancient bronze drums.

Veteran tank driver recalls final days of war

Former tank driver Trần Bình Yên was among the first to enter the Independence Palace at noon on April 30, 1975.

Unsung heroines of Việt Nam’s resistance war

Việt Nam News reporter Lê Hương shares stories of women during the war, highlighting their substantial contributions to the final victory on April 30, 1975.

Unique intangible cultural heritage: The generational legacy of Sa Huỳnh salt

Recognising its cultural and historical significance, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism officially has designated Sa Huỳnh’s salt-making tradition as a National Intangible Cultural Heritage.

Preserved food for thought

For locals and tourists alike, Hà Nội's Hàng Đường Street is a place where the art of preserving fruits is not only a business but a cultural experience.

From childhood dream to reality: Vietnamese youth launches superhero series

Inspired by Việt Nam’s rich mythology, Đỗ Đức Mười adapted legends into modern superhero narratives.

Firing up the future of Phù Lãng

Phù Lãng, one of Việt Nam’s oldest pottery villages, is stirring again with a new generation of potters and a cross-cultural collaboration that may redefine the future of this ancient craft.

Stepping into tradition with wooden sandals

Wooden sandals may not be as popular today as they once were, but images of people wearing them can still be found in photos and paintings from the feudal period and early 20th century.

Music videos inspire tourism boom across Việt Nam

The MVs with high quality images about unique cultural values and beautiful landscapes of localities inspire people to go and get firsthand experience destinations featured in the products.

Tuyên Quang aims to be top spiritual tourist spot

Tuyên Quang has for years developed unique spiritual tourism products to attract visitors.

Swiftly changing attitudes leave elderly care as a growth market

Modern lifestyles are driving demand for eldercare, with many old adults opting for daycare, long-term care or nursing homes.

Cracked: stunning artworks crafted by hammered glass

Nguyễn Đình Thăng may be the first artist in Việt Nam to pursue the glass hammering art, a craft that has demanded a lot of self-teaching and determination.

Tết flower market looks unpredictable this year

A gradually recovering economy, unseasonal heavy rains and high fertiliser prices are the reasons why farmers believe that the flower market in the Tết season will face many difficulties.

Framing eyewear as art

A Hà Nội workshop offers glasses, each with a blend of artistry and a glimpse into the nation's cultural heritage.

Ninh Thuận promotes ethnic Chăm cultural heritage in tourism development

Ninh Thuận Province is focusing on maximising the value of cultural heritage, particularly Chăm cultural heritage, to boost tourism development as a key economic sector.

Sponge to splendour: Y Êli’s loofah art

The humble loofah, often seen as a simple sponge, has been transformed into a series of stunning works of art by Y Êli Buôn Krông from Buôn Ma Thuột City, in the Central Highlands province of Đắk Lắk.

Bình Phước invests in creating unique tourism products

Bình Phước, a province with convenient transport connections, serves as a crucial gateway for economic, cultural and social exchanges between Southeast Việt Nam, the Central Highlands, Cambodia, Laos, and Thailand.

Mường heritage sites in Hòa Bình: a window to the past

Vành Village Cave and Trại Hamlet Cave in Lạc Sơn District, both listed as special national heritage sites, are central to understanding the Mường culture.