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.
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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 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.
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.
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.
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.
The sunken fret guitar, or lute with six strings, is always treated as a unique feature of Vietnamese music, alongside traditional instruments.
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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.
For the first time, Việt Nam’s national flag flew high at the finish line of one of the most difficult marathon routes in the world, thanks to Phạm Duy Cường. Lê Hương reports.
Hoàng Tuấn Vũ, commonly known as Kar, seems to be the only trekking tour guide in the central highlands of Việt Nam. The profession is not only a way to earn a living. It helps him to demonstrate his love for forests, and inspire others to join hands to preserve the lungs of earth.
In a bustling capital city where the traditional and contemporary meet, underground music is taking its first baby steps.
It’s happening at VietGangz Brotherhood, a music, shopping and entertainment mall for young people.
Thousands of elephants, tigers, panthers and other wild animals once roamed the jungles of Việt Nam. They are now crying for help. But are we listening?
Painter Phạm Bình Chương is among few contemporary artists painting the streets of Hà Nội in a realist style. His work evokes memories of the city as it was years ago. Lê Hương finds out what inspires him.
Tired of Tinder? A new app in Viet Nam looks to attract the more discerning dater, putting users through a strict vetting process before matching them with potential suitors. Thiên Hương looks into the new service.
