Việt Nam News

Proactive, humorous and intelligent from a young age – that is how friends, family and teachers describe Nguyễn Khánh Linh, a former student of physics at Lam Sơn High School for the Gifted in the central province of Thanh Hóa.

Social engagement is one of the best ways to help retirees have a fulfilling life. In groups specialising in music, arts or dance activities, older people who are no longer working can share their life experiences and interests. Phương Mai reports

Over the last several years, the Vietnamese tourism industry has been posting remarkable growth. The number of visitors from abroad and of domestic travellers has been steadily climbing, bringing higher incomes for those in the tourism sector. But the flip side of this impressive development is greater challenges with overcrowding and the upkeep of tourist destinations.

With July 27 marking War Martyrs and Invalids Day, veteran Đặng Thanh Hải has pushed himself to reach new heights

The play is strongly recommended to those who love classic novels, and also, children.

Soldiers stationed on the Spratly Islands have dedicated themselves to protecting the nation's sovereignty, demonstrating incredible bravery in the face of hardship

Poor children in Bôn Sar Village, in the Central Highlands province of Gia Lai, are now able to read and write thanks to Nay Bim, an elderly villager who donated land and funds to build a school.

The history, traditional culture and lifestyle of Bình Thuận Province are highlighted in a water show staged by young artists from the Fishermen Show Theatre in Phan Thiết City.  

Once-famous handmade hammocks from Phú Quý Island are beginning to regain their popularity, giving a lifeline to local craftspeople

While there are multiple books for children to choose from, only a few of them are written by young, local authors.

Mỹ Sơn Sanctuary – a UNESCO-recognised world heritage in Quảng Nam Province has been preserved since it was built thousands of years ago. Work is under way to make sure the site is available for future generations.

Việt Nam's long history of gaining independence and the true nature of the US war in Việt Nam were exposed by Robert Chenoweth, a Việt Nam war veteran and anti-war POW, who raised his voice against the war by writing letters and making radio broadcasts, trying to explain the war to people at home and GIs still fighting.

An exciting summer music festival for young artists and students named Saigon Chamber Music (SCM) opened with a night of romance across Europe by German musicians. The festival lasts for a week, with a series of practice sessions, talks, master classes and performances. 

Nguyễn Tiểu Phương is the only Vietnamese woman in the under 50 age group to complete all of the most challenging marathons in the country.

The capital city is home to thousands of ancient structures with huge historical and cultural value; however, nearly half of them are degraded or even facing imminent destruction because of ageing, harsh weather and social changes, experts and residents have warned.

Lê Văn Hiền, kylin dance virtuoso and the head of Hiền Long Đường Kylin Dance Club, has spent more than 29 years perfecting his craft and creating jobs for people who share his passion.

When most people hear the word shaman, they imagine a wizened old man with a long white beard. At just 17 years old, Liễu Thị Minh Thơ defies all expectations, surprising everyone with her deep knowledge of rituals.