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Vietnamese fashion's 'Snow White'

Ngô Thúy Quỳnh has been featured on the covers of various prestigious Vietnamese fashion magazines and modelled for some local fashion brands.

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Ethnic community gives farming a face-lift

A community of 41 ethnic groups in Quảng Sơn Commune has been building high-valued farms with exportable crops at Dano Farm – the first ‘green’ agro-forestry co-operative of a multi-ethnic community.

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Exquisite miniature books prove small is beautiful

In times past, miniature books were produced for personal convenience because they could easily be carried in a waistcoat pocket or a woman’s purse.

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Pu Sam Cáp Cave: the hidden charm of Lai Châu

Pu Sam Cáp Cave in Pu Sam Cáp Commune, Sìn Hồ District, Lai Châu Province is known for its wild, beautiful and mysterious beauty.

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Hải Phòng brings beauty in tranquillity

After an emotional breakup, Anh Đức finds inner peace... three hours away from Hà Nội

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HCM City is most favoured destination for local travel: survey

Domestic tourism continues to lead the way, with HCM City remaining the top destination for local travel in 2022, according to a study, ‘Summer Travel Trends,’ released by online digital travel platform Agoda.

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Aspiring global nomad makes a U-turn, contemplates retirement

Like all aspiring globetrotters, I dream of visiting every country in the world, including the remotest ones, and experiencing the stupendous cultural and geographic diversity that this would entail.

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Artisan breathes national soul into pearls

With his sense of romance, talent, and traditional culture, celebrated artisan Hồ Thanh Tuấn in HCM City has created unique artworks made of pearls, many highly beautiful and valuable.

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Fallen soldiers remembered in war-torn land

Fifty years ago, a bloody 81-day battle to protect Quảng Trị's ancient citadel took place, claiming the lives of thousands of Vietnamese soldiers and civilians.

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Young artist creating works of pure fire

A designer in HCM City, has used fire to make special artworks created through the magic of flame.

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Hà Nội's coolest store: the Antique Fan Shop

The Phúc Đức antique stores on Tạ Hiện street is commonly referred to as the "ancient fan museum" since it houses hundreds of European-made antique fans.

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Champa house awakens ancient culture

Kiều Maily made a life in HCM City as a broadcaster and writer, but ancient Hội An City became a favourite destination for her to promote the traditional culture of Chăm people.

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Cafe chain serves up opportunity for the deaf

Kymviet cafe provides a new and heart-warming experience as diners, served by a team of deaf people, can order using sign language.

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Agricultural tourism needs more investment

Rural tourism is still a relatively fresh idea, with eco-tourism and community-based tourism becoming increasingly popular throughout the country.

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Quảng Ninh's unique craft: coal carving

Endowed with the biggest coal reserves in Việt Nam, the northern province of Quảng Ninh is also the birthplace of the unique craft of coal carving.

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Building support networks for families to thrive

To cherish Việt Nam Family Day (June 28), two new Ngôi nhà Ánh Dương (Houses of Sunlight) have been opened in Đà Nẵng and Hồ Chí Minh City to host women and girls who suffer domestic and gender-based violence leaving their homes in an emergency.

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Tourism industry flourishes during summer

The tourism industry is expected to bounce back this summer after two years of stringent COVID-19 travel restrictions and regulations. Tickets for flights, trains, buses, and accommodation have been nearly sold out.

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Unbound: Hà Nội bookbinder fuses art and craft

A passion to preserve the craft of bookbinding is what drives Trần Trung Hiếu, who creates unique handmade books imprinted with his considerable talent.