An unusual cemetery where pets can be remembered

Thousands of pets have been laid to rest in the burial ground of Tề Đồng Vật Ngã Pagoda. Founded 50 years ago, it is a peaceful place in downtown Hà Nội where animal lovers can pay their last respects to their beloved pets.

Gymnast Tùng vaults for SEA Games glory

Gymnast Lê Thanh Tùng is heading to the 31st SEA Games with an achilles injury but still expects to defend Việt Nam's title in the team's all-round event. 

Going for gold: Việt Nam ready for SEA Games 31

The preparation is all but done. Việt Nam is ready for a safe and successful Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games 31) and expects to join hands to build a stronger Southeast Asia through this iconic sporting event.

Women empowered by GREAT Programme

In many ways Lường Thị Hồng Tươi, Hà Thị Huế and Cao Thị Tâm are similar. They have the same worries, loves, desires, and frailties, and have managed to take opportunities to earn money, support others and lead people in their community to improve their lives.

Conquering Sơn Đoòng: the world's biggest cave

Sơn Đoòng, the world's largest cave, caught our attention about 10 years ago. When magnificent photos of the cave were taken by members of the British Caving Association and other visitors, I felt great pride as a Vietnamese.

Colourful antique collection for the ages

When visiting Huỳnh Hữu Lộc’s wooden house in the early morning, you can see a Buddha statue in a mysterious dark-blue colour preserved solemnly at the centre of the house. But as the sun gets higher, that dark-blue changes to pale yellow at noon, then to puce as the sun goes down.

Hà Giang's spiritual ceremonies get national recognition

The cultural and spiritual life of ethnic minorities in the northernmost mountain province of Hà Giang's Hoàng Su Phì District has risen to new heights since two traditional ceremonies were included in the list of national intangible cultural heritage.

Farming brings young couple the good life

Because of their passion for organic vegetables, Nguyễn Thị Duyên and her husband, Nguyễn Đức Chinh, decided to quit their jobs at the Việt Nam Academy of Agricultural Sciences to devote themselves to their organic vegetable farm.

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