Reclaimed driftwood inspires greener tourism in Hội An

Vast amounts of driftwood and rubbish pile up at Cửa Đại beach in the south-central province of Quảng Nam in flood season every October, costing the much-favoured coastal destination time and money in cleaning up. But one man is using the debris to his advantage to help create a greener future and raise environmental awareness.

Mộc Châu women thrive in gender equality project

Mộc Châu District in the north-western province of Sơn La has long been known as a favourable destination for tourists nationwide, with mild weather all year round, a pristine landscape and many distinct cultures of ethnic minorities.

Flutes born of love

The young often start businesses with modern concepts revolving around IT, food or fashion, but three young men from the northern province of Lai Châu have created their own with a passion for the traditional musical instruments of their ethnic group.

Pilates a new fitness trend in HCM City

During the last few months of 2021, pilates emerged as a new fitness trend in HCM City.  The exercise is a form of low-impact work-out that aims to strengthen muscles while improving posture and flexibility. 

Xòe dance serves as shining soul of ethnic Thai culture

As a form to connect people’s aspirations with the divine world, xòe dance has long been an indispensable part of the Thái ethnicity's spiritual life in the four northern mountainous provinces of Yên Bái, Lai Châu, Sơn La and Điện Biên.

A potted history of Vietnamese tea

Tea has been a central cultural feature of East Asia for millennia, and Việt Nam is one of the earliest tea-drinking nations in the world. The art of tea drinking in Việt Nam is simple but elegant, with features that are hard to find anywhere else in the world.

Telling stories above water

Fans of water puppetry can now explore one of Việt Nam’s oldest folk art forms through the new book Kể Chuyện Trên Mặt Nước (Telling Stories above Water).

What business executives think about economic prospects for 2022

In a resolution on the socio-economic tasks to be accomplished in 2022 and financial outlays, the Government has designated it as a year of economic recovery. Efforts made by both foreign and domestic enterprises will play a key role in achieving the goals.

Amazing volunteers give their all in pandemic battle

Thousands of people of different generations have volunteered to join the country’s efforts in the fight against COVID-19, and their acts of kindness have contributed to helping many overcome the most difficult times in their lives.

Time for a new face in art

Vũ Thùy Dương has been creating her own brand of painting on watch faces in which she highlights Vietnamese folk paintings, along with classic international works of art.

Secrets of the Elephant King's stilt house

The unique architecture of stilt houses has been inextricably linked with Central Highland culture and tradition for thousands of years. Ethnic minorities in the region have built their houses with designs suitable to their customs and living habits.

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