Việt Nam News

Nguyễn Thị Thanh Loan is an expert in the martial art of Aikido. For more than a decade she has held classes for disabled kids in HCM City, bringing hope and friendship to often lonely youngsters. Nguyễn Xuân Dự reports.

A retired professor has opened a book stall in Hà Nội, inviting passers-by to read books and newspapers for free. Drinking water, electricity, and reading glasses are also available. Bạch Liên reports

Kayla Nguyễn recently rose to virtual stardom when the videos of herself providing spontaneous, word for word translations of English pop songs into Vietnamese, spread over social media.

Efficient management of the Láng Sen Wetland Reserve has fostered an abundance of precious giant fish, making it an exciting place to visit.

An unexpected 'discovery' of a legendary woman who was more than warrior and more than a feminist as she fought for freedom from all forms of oppression awes and inspires George Burchett

Veteran artist Vĩnh Phối died of old age on Monday in his home city at the age of 81. The artist is known as the pioneer of abstract paintings in Việt Nam, however, that is not the only genre of art he is famous for.

A Vietnamese boy who could barely walk or speak because of cerebral palsy gets two degrees at a US university and looks forward to new challenges, Phan Dương and Lương Hương report.

The nation remembers with undying gratitude the martyrs of Quảng Trị 72, the fiercest battle of the prolonged American War. But the fight is far from over, writes Phạm Hoàng Anh

A little market, tucked away in a corner of Hà Nội, may be the best choice when it comes to buying gemstones and jewellery. Sellers and buyers can meet and talk about the different stones, and all items are checked for quality. Thu Trang reports.

Instead of giving gifts that offer temporary happiness to the disabled, Đoàn Thị Hoa has dedicated her life to teaching useful skills to the less fortunate. Her classes offer students the chance to learn a trade and earn a living.

Faced with an abundance of entertainment options, kids these days are more likely to choose the cinema over the circus. Once high-flying performers are now struggling to make ends meet as audience numbers dwindle and ticket sales dry up. Is it time to change careers? Thu Anh reports.

A famous pediatric surgeon in Việt Nam continues to break new ground as he strives to make small but life-changing improvements for patients and their parents. Thu Vân reports.

The sunken fret guitar, or lute with six strings, is always treated as a unique feature of Vietnamese music, alongside traditional instruments.

Just 34, a Vietnamese professor who has received 10 patents and won many technological and medical awards in the US, is motivated by a desire to create things useful for people, especially children. Quang Lộc reports.

Phan Đức Dũng, 30 years old, as a father and a coder, is deeply aware of the threats of Internet. He develops a software product named Safenet aiming to protect users from harmful websites.

A Sahaja Yoga meditation class is held every Sunday in Đà Nẵng City, free for all. The class aims to help practitioners control negative feelings and acquire peace, joy and balance within themselves

Isolated from the mainland by a river, Tam Hải island commune, in the central province of Quảng Nam is an ideal destination for adventure trips, with crystal-clear water and white beaches.

Television and film piracy is one of the most talked about issues and poses a persistent problem for the creative industry. A number of copyright measures have been taken, but many shows appear online just hours after being broadcast.