Việt Nam News

Having previously settled in Canada, overseas Vietnamese Trần Bá Cương John returned to Việt Nam to help build the first automobile manufacturing project in Quảng Nam Province in 2003. More recently, nano-biological research lured him back to develop hi-tech solutions for the Vietnamese farming community.

Thousands of people donned raincoats and carried umbrellas on May 8, braving the driving rain to enjoy the art performance held to commemorate the 990th anniversary of Thanh Hóa Province.

Music researcher Nguyễn Quang Long speaks with reporter Bùi Quỳnh Hoa about his dream to make xẩm (blind busker’s singing) and other traditional Vietnamese music more accessible for young people.

Buddhism first came to Việt Nam more than 2,000 years ago. It has been widely developed and practised by millions of local people over the years. There are more than 14,000 pagodas, which account for more than 30 per cent of the total number of relics in Việt Nam.

Trần Nhân Tông, the King and the Buddha of the Vietnamese

Deeply understanding the ritual of Bathing the Buddha is a purification process that brings us closer to the transcendent nature of enlightenment, says Ven. Thích Trí Quang.

Memories of the Điện Biên Phủ Victory over French colonial rule are returning as the country celebrates its 65th anniversary on May 7,1954-2019.

With wild landscapes and cultural sites aplenty, the central province of Bình Định is popular with tourists. It's also packed full of history.

Coral reefs cover less than 2% of the ocean floor but provide shelter for about one-quarter of ocean species. Marine experts at Côn Đảo National Park are trying to save the ecosystem.

Sweet and savoury cake recipes in southern Việt Nam have evolved over decades to conform to changing lifestyles.  Now, in a bid to build their brands and earn more income, cake artisans plan to sell their goods abroad. Ngọc Diệp reports. 

HCM City’s drama and cải lương (reformed opera) troupes are offering new shows about Vietnamese history during the Reunification Day and Labour Day holidays, which begin on April 27 and end on May 1.

Việt Nam’s former capital Huế is proud of its áo dài history, the traditional national dress, and has been making plans to revive the elegant garment to its former glory.

The Old Quarter of Hà Nội has many interesting surprises hidden down narrow lanes and in tiny houses where you can find a fresh taste of tranquility away from the busy streets. Hidden Gem Cafe on Hàng Tre Street is one such destination.

Aside from its fine food and drinks, L’Usine has become well-known among city connoisseurs for its “three in one” concept that offers a one-stop destination with a bar, an art gallery and restaurant.

As one of the world’s top coffee exporters, Việt Nam is shifting its focus to the sustainable cultivation and promotion of specialty coffee, with the aim of improving its coffee brand and quality. Bồ Xuân Hiệp reports.

Two science-minded students Mai Cao Kỳ Duyên and Ngô Thị Diễm Thúy from the central city of Huế have successfully developed a new type of eco-friendly and waterproof paper that can be used as a viable alternative to plastic.

Lâm Túc Ngân has tried her arm at a variety of sports, and after just three years of training she claimed the top prize at Ironman 70.3 Đà Nẵng 2018. She talks with Bùi Quỳnh Hoa about her passion for the sport

Most children had a favourite teacher at school. Mine was called Mr Forshaw, although the pupils would call him something very different not printable in this newspaper.