Việt Nam News

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.

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.

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.

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.

With an experimental technique of using lacquer on dó (poonah) paper, artist Nguyễn Thế Hùng offers a fresh perspective in the Land of Lost Wanderers.

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.

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.

Azerbaijan impresses visitors with its rich culture and history, and in particular its food. Hương Liên explores.

Cathy Thảo Trần, at the age of 27, is the CEO and founder of a company that has an app called Ohana connecting hosts and renters.

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.

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.

Years spent studying abroad and experiencing different cultures and cuisines have helped Nguyễn Khánh Vương Anh realise her love for cooking, and especially Vietnamese food.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.