Student turns fish fins into art

Fish fins are often discarded by fishmongers as they are considered useless in the fishing industry, but a student in HCM City has got a better idea.

Unique museum dedicated to áo dài

The beauty of áo dài (traditional long dress) and its diversified adaptations are reflected through exhibits at the Áo Dài Museum in HCM City.

Community volunteer to guard endangered langurs

A farming community in the central province of Quảng Nam has been volunteering to protect a critically endangered troupe of gray-shanked douc langurs (pygathrix cinerea) that have made the area their home.

Traditional bronze casting brings prosperity, pride

The traditional craft of bronze casting in Chè Đông Village, Thiệu Trung Commune in the central province of Thanh Hóa has been famous nationwide for sophisticated products that are highly valued in economy, history and culture.

 

Overcoming difficulties with determination

For people without disabilities, studying architecture is hard enough, but the challenges are multiplied when you have no hands. Dương Hữu Phúc has overcome all to become an architecture student.

Traditional scenes on bamboo-woven trays

Artists have been using a variety of mediums to paint on throughout the ages, and folk paintings can often be found on the back of bamboo-woven trays. But what about using the same trays to create different works of art?

Diseases can be rare but love shouldn’t be

When she discovered her daughter had a rare genetic disorder, Lê Thị Mai Hương thought life was over. A community of like-minded parents gave her hope to carry on. Hồng Vân reports

Huế communal houses left forgotten and in ruin

Communal houses in the central province of Thừa Thiên-Huế sit forgotten, left to degrade into ruins after being deserted in the process of urbanisation. These remnants of Huế’s old community include buildings recognised as national heritage sites.

Hà Nội oldest silk village preserves its own style

While many handicraft villages in Hà Nội are still struggling to build a brand for themselves in the market economy, Vạn Phúc Village has found a way to preserve the traditional craft of silk weaving that has been the staple of the area for hundreds of years.

City-sized incubator makes a leap in Hangzhou

The story China wants to tell today is a scenario of smart cities with cashless payment, modern offices and high-quality labour forces. And an incubator called Dream Town is Hangzhou’s answer.

Volunteers inspire visitors on city tours

Some 200 people, mostly retirees, have been working as volunteer tour guides in Seoul under the management of the Seoul Tourism Organisation. They have influenced tourists with their enthusiasm for the city. Lê Hương is impressed.

Technology expert goes back to his roots

After years researching the nutritional value of cassava, Dương Ngọc Ảnh from Quảng Nam Province has revolutionised the instant noodle market in Việt Nam by making the easy treat from the common root. Now he plans to grow his business and take his innovation nationwide.Trần Hoàng Nam reports.

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