Dr Lĩnh fights off sorcerers

After 30 years working on an island in the East Sea, Doctor Lĩnh has treated so many serious cases and saved so many lives that he is referred to affectionately as "Uncle Lĩnh.”

Côn Sơn-Kiếp Bạc a model of conservation

A complex of pagodas and temples nestles amidst forested mountains in Chí Linh District, Hải Dương Province. The most prominent structures in the complex are the Côn Sơn Pagoda and the Kiếp Bạc Temple, havens of peace and quiet, some 80 kilometres from central Hà Nội. 

Project to restore golden paintings underway

The Red River Delta civilisation, original home of the Việt people, has developed strong cultural aspects, such as Bắc Ninh Province’s Đông Hồ folk paintings of babies and farm animals, and Hà Nội’s Hàng Trống woodcuts of heroic figures, such as Trần Hưng Đạo repelling the Mongols.

A selfmade, confident woman on crutches

At 36, Nguyễn Thị Đài Trang from the central province of Hà Tĩnh, has many things others dream of - a good business and a happy family with two beautiful daughters. However, behind such achievements is the story of a woman with disabilities who refused to bow down to her fate. Lương Thu Hương reports.

Girl, boy bands make waves

Girl and boy bands in HCM City have taken the music industry by storm in recent years and have become new icons for young audiences.

 

 

HCM City shares Christmas with the poor

Christmas Eve musical performances and other holiday events in HCM City feature big names and promises .. and plenty of entertainment for the poor and disadvantaged.

CEO challenges himself to become an Ironman

As CEO of the Viet Nam Basketball Association (VBA) League, Trần Hoàng Việt has a heavy work schedule, but he remains true to his sporting instincts, spending time training and competing in endurance sports. Thanh Nga reports.

HCM City draws musical talent

HCM City has become a favourite destination for international musicians and artists who perform classical music, ballet and opera with their Vietnamese counterparts and offer training to talented locals. Phương Mai reports.

 

 

 

Epizode gets bigger and better in Phú Quốc

The first edition of the dance-music fest on picturesque island revealed shortcomings that organisers are determined to avoid; Epizode 2 is set to get feet tapping and hearts thumping, Peter Cowan reports.

Unique water puppetry form returns to prime time

Founded in the 11th century under Lý Dynasty, Đồng Ngư Village’s unique form of water puppetry continues to draw crowds today, with unparalleled mystery, mastery and committment from its performers.

Unique paintings made from sugar palm leaves

Artisan Võ Văn Tạng from An Giang Province, has made thousands of paintings on various topics and in different sizes, which have been appreciated and collected by many. 

218 shows Việt Nam’s got talent

A young man's passion and resolve inspires a team of dancers to put on a show that dazzles judges and audiences while lighting up the Asia Got Talent stage in Singapore, An Vũ reports.

Worms can revive polluted farms

Lê Minh Vương, 25, has been studying worms for the past five years, helping farmers apply new methods for sustainable agriculture, reducing the use of chemicals, utilising discarded farm produce, and increasing productivity at the same time.

Fungus farm keeps ex-soldier busy

Forty three year old Lê Ngọc Khanh from Đăk Hrinh Commune in the central highlands province of Kon Tum. Khanh quit his stable job as a teacher at a vocational school and started growing mushrooms and fungi in 2014. 

 

Bạc Liêu shows great tourism promise

Bạc Liêu is a Mekong Delta province that has the normal tropical attractions and more,including a bird sanctuary, a monument to ostentatious living, Khmer culture, boat trips, popular places of worship, orchards and flower gardens. Minh Thu  and Như Bình report.

Coconuts make stylish hats

Craft workers in the southern province of Bến Tre, the "land of coconuts", have created a variety of unique souvenirs for tourists from the fibre surrounding the fruit. Their latest creation are fibre hats, the idea of Nguyễn Phúc Sang, a student at the HCM City University of Economics and Finance.

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