In 2010, singer Thanh Bùi returned to Việt Nam after living and growing up in Australia. He quickly became a famous singer in Việt Nam with many hits. Thanh is continuing to follow his passion for music while investing in advanced educational models and collaborating with international partners in education. Việt Nam News talks with Thanh Bùi about his career as well as his love for music and education.  

Pianist brothers Lưu Hồng Quang and Lưu Đức Anh will perform a duet tonight at the Việt Nam National Academy of Music (VNAM).

Lisa Bate, a global ambassador for sustainable design who was appointed chair of the World Green Building Council’s (WorldGBC) board of directors last year, has great passion for sustainability in architecture and design. Việt Nam News reporter Bồ Xuân Hiệp spoke with her about her advocacy of greater sustainability and diversity in the building sector in Việt Nam and around the world. 

Sĩ Đức Quang, 38, from the Hà Nội National University of Education, was the youngest person to become a professor in Viet Nam this year. The maths professor talks with Hà Nguyễn about his upbringing and his love for maths.

Director Đinh Tuấn Vũ won big at the 21st Việt Nam National Film Festival (VNNFF) which took place in Bà Rịa – Vũng Tàu Province from November 23-27. He takes Minh Thu behind the scenes.

Ninh Đức Hoàng Long has written his name in Việt Nam’s opera history by becoming the first Vietnamese tenor to take a main role in a world classical opera on the stage in Europe. He speaks with Ngọc An and Quỳnh Hoa about his deep passion for opera and his efforts to reach the hearts of both audiences and experts in the field.

Nguyễn Công Vượng (aka Vượng Râu) has become known for his roles in comedy TV series and plays. In recent years, he's also had success directing and producing comedies. He talks to Minh Thu about the smiles and tears behind the curtain.

For 15 years, lecturer and pianist Nguyễn Thuý Uyển and her colleagues have held a programme of regular concerts for young audiences in HCM City in which she gives lectures on classical music and provides real-time demonstrations on the stage. The music programme on September 28 was expanded to Cần Thơ. Uyển spoke with Tuổi Trẻ (Youth) newspaper and shared insights about her unique journey.

VTN Architects was recently handed two prizes at the Dezeen Awards 2019. Lê Hương chats with owner Võ Trọng Nghĩa about the prizes and his passions, and on winning the Architect of the Year title.