Vietnamese designers embrace eco fashion

To Mông ethnic women in mountainous areas of Việt Nam, their traditional outfits reveal more than just their self-image. Hồng Vân & Lê Hương report.

Rampant wall painting threatens street art: artists

The rising number of murals has breathed new life into Hà Nội’s streets, however, artists and art-lovers warn that poor paintings popping up all over the city are threatening the value of street art as well as the capital’s image.

Art exhibition exists forever in public spaces

Virtual art is still a new concept in Việt Nam, but Manzi Art Space in Hà Nội has launched recently Into Thin Air 2 – a new application which offers users a completely new way to enjoy art.

Living a humble life of charity in Ha Noi

Maria Nguyễn Thị Gái, a 75 year-old woman, leads a humble life in the capital city. She still works everyday to earn money to do charity work. Trần Hoàng Nam reports.

 

Bird haven hosts eco tourism hotspot

Chi Lăng Stork Island Tourism Site, in the northern province of Hải Dương, has been an attractive destination for wild birds. Local authorities have implemented a project to upgrade the eco-tourism site to attract more birds and people. Lê Hương & Hồng Vân explore.

Hải Dương temple waits for restoration

Đông Temple – one of the most prestigious historical and cultural relics in the northern province of Hải Dương has sustained serious damage due to the effects of weather and time, despite efforts by local people and authorities to preserve the structure.

Sky garden offers best view of Seoul

Thousands of locals cross an elevated skypark every day in Seoul and enjoy a mixture of culture, lifestyle and even history as the traffic  rumbles below. Lê Hương explores.

A glimpse of abstract expressionism art

A series of paintings by Vietnamese artist Hoàng Định  and his Dutch colleague Somsak Chaituch will be on display this week at the Việt Nam Fine Arts Museum. Hồng Vân reports.

The story of a dedicated obstetrics doctor

Dr Nguyễn Duy Ánh, director of the Hanoi Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital, is one of 10 individuals being awarded the Outstanding Citizen of Hà Nội 2018 for his contribution to the country’s obstetrics sector.

Ancient citadel in need of preservation

Recent encroachments at Cổ Loa Ancient Citadel that threaten to destroy the important historical site have experts and members of the public worried. Tùng Long reports.

Sóc Trăng singer lights up cải lương stage

"Everything that I am now is due to my love for cải lương," said young talent Lâm Thị Kim Cương of Sóc Trăng Province, winner of the 2018 Chuông Vàng (Golden Bell) Award by HCM City Television.

Vietnamese IT whiz happy with his apps

NCalc+, one of the ‘most searched for’ and ‘most downloaded’ calculator applications on the Google Play Store, is the brainchild of Trần Lê Duy from the southern province of An Giang. Duy is now the freshman of FPT University, majoring in software engineering.

Bringing Việt Nam to the world: one photo at a time

Trần Tuấn Việt doesn’t have that worn-out, dusty appearance of most photographers. Wearing glasses, with a clean-cut look and a confident half-smile, he gives off the impression of a lawyer who had studied his case well before trial.

Việt Nam’s fashion taking next big leap

The Vietnam International Fashion Week returns next weekend to showcase the latest collections by Vietnamese and international designers in what can be regarded as the country’s best efforts to put forward the best of its young and exciting fashion industry.

Art exhibition raises money for poor women

Teachers Nguyễn Thị Thúy Hường and her friend Trần Vũ Hoàng both have a passion for the arts. In honour of this year’s Vietnamese Women’s Day, the artists will be auctioning off some of their works to help women undergoing hemodialysis.

Explore a forgotten coast before it’s too late

Developers are starting to discover the beautiful coastline of Ninh Thuận Province. Go now to experience stunning beaches, delicious seafood, hospitable wineries and much more, before major resort projects transform the area. Bùi Quỳnh Hoa reports.

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