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Photographer Nguyễn Hữu Bảo cannot count how many photos of Hà Nội he has taken, because it is always in his heart and his love of the thousand-year-old capital runs in his veins. He does not want to keep the photos of Hà Nội for himself, but rather express his love of Hà Nội and the photos by showing them to people.
Before the mid-20th century, Nón ba tầm and other hats with big rims were common in the literature, photos and art from Northern Vietnam, however, since 1940 they have all but been replaced by the ubiquitous conical hat, and few even recognise their names anymore.
A group of students of the Hanoi University of Science and Technology have successfully finished their research on a 3D scanner that can measure a person’s entire body.
Here and there in the ancient town of Hội An, food delicacies offer an insight into local culinary art and culture. Hoài Nam reports
Both the Government and locals working with a USAID project are mapping out potential sources of disaster so that communities can prepare for potential calamities better in the future. Hà Nguyễn reports.
Now at the age of 85, veteran teacher Nguyễn Trà has devoted himself to teaching poor and disabled students for almost 25 years.
A group of high-school students within Hà Nội have got together to conduct Lọ Mọ, a project that aims to raise children's awareness of environmental protection and recycling.
Returning home for summer holiday after two years studying in India, 27-year-old Vương Thị Quyên from Thanh Lương Hamlet, Quảng Xuân Commune, in the central province of Quảng Bình, is as determined as ever to leave her mark on the world.
While other groups and organisations support poor children by donating money, food or books, Make A Simple Wish group chooses education to help.
When night falls, some of the most crowded places in HCM City are street food markets that attract hundreds of visitors from around the world. Minh Hương checks out some of the better-known spots.
The first-ever Human Library project has just opened in Hà Nội’s Labour and Society College.
During the two days it ran, the “living library” attracted more than 500 “readers” and received encouraging feedback.
Despite her handicap, the 21- year-old Lê Hương Giang has been an outstanding student and travelled to different remote regions of the country to help disabled children and their families.
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Flute kites are a centuries-old game that attracts people of all ages and professions. Song An Commune is preparing for its annual flute kite festival and keeping an ancient tradition alive.
Ding Dong is the new gong in Kon Klor Village of Kom Province. Kaly Tran has almost single handedly revived the Tay Nguyen(Central Highlands) music of the Ba Na
people, and is now spending his time leading a musical troupe of his own. Moc Mien reports.
If you want a travel companion, who do you choose? A friend, your partner or lover, or do you choose a family member? While most young people would choose a friend or their lover, a young Saigonese man Phạm Tâm Tuấn Khương chose his maternal grandmother.
At a distance of 10km from the heart of the northern province of Thái Bình, Bách Thuận Commune comprises 17 villages, all of which are rich in flowers and fruit.
Regular visits by tourists to the Thanh Toàn Museum have proven the success of a community-based model, which helped a well-known cultural location to become even more popular.
Nguyễn Khánh Duy from Lam Sơn High School, in the central province of Thanh Hóa, was announced the gold medal winner at the 2016 International Chemistry Olympiad.
It took Nguyễn Thị Kim Ngân nearly 300 days cycling from Việt Nam to Paris after overcoming 16,000km and 11 countries.
She did not aim to get fame or break world record but to inspire people to join fighting against climate change and protecting the environment.
Võ Thị Thiền from Phong Mỹ Commune in the southern province of Đồng Tháp is always seen busy raising her ducks to save every penny - for charity.
