Việt Nam News

Wrestling and boat racing: heritage icons

The vibrant traditions of wrestling and boat racing in Việt Nam are not merely sports; they embody the cultural heritage and communal spirit of the nation.

Empowering the visually impaired

Being blind does not mean one cannot see light. The Training Centre for Rehabilitation Staff of the Blind has introduced a new job training course – barista – as part of a collaborative project with South Korea’s Siloam International.

Man with love for nature saving pebble beach

Chín Tục, 58, has over the past year made picking up rubbish by the sea part of his daily routine after noticing worsening pollution threatening Cà Dược pebble beach in his hometown of Bình Thạnh Commune, Tuy Phong District.

An Giang Province embraces spiritual tourism

An Giang preserves a rich cultural and spiritual heritage with unique architecture, making it a notable destination for exploring religious tourism.

'Go Asia Store' brings taste of Việt Nam to Spain

The store is leaving a mark on Spain’s culinary landscape and fostering a lasting cultural exchange.

Đặng Duy Bằng: preserving the soul of water puppetry

Đặng Duy Bằng has devoted nearly his entire life to the art of water puppetry, creating thousands of puppets in his 40-year career.

Huế culture shines in Sình folk paintings

With a history spanning over 400 years, Sình Village’s folk paintings are not only valued for their artistic craftsmanship but also for their deep connection to the region’s cultural and spiritual life.

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.

Young people eager for preserving UNESCO-recognised folk singing

Ví Giặm folk singing has been passed down by working people in Nghệ An and Hà Tĩnh for hundreds of years.

Discover the heart of Mường heritage

Lũy Ải Hamlet, some 100km from central Hà Nội, is a treasure trove of traditional stilt houses, unique customs, and cultural practices that have been passed down through generations of the Mường ethnic minority people.

Traditional Medicine in Hà Nội: A timeless remedy

Once the only method of cure for Vietnamese people, traditional medicine, along with the age-old tradition of culture and medication, are making a comeback to improve living quality for the people

Fisherman revives fishing community

To preserve his village’s legacy, Huỳnh Văn Mười has documented the lifestyle of fishing communities through photographs and videos and assembled a collection of fishing tools, nets, and fragments of old boats for display in his home.