New Zealand-based poet Huyền Thư has become popular among readers recently. She was the first runner-up at the 2016 National Schools Poetry Award, organised by the International Institute of Modern Letters, under the Victoria University of Wellington. She talks with Minh Thu about the inspiration behind her writing.
Trương Thanh Thủy, dubbed ‘Queen of Startups’ by BBC and included in the "Forbes 30 Under 30" list, was diagnosed with lung cancer last September. She shares her stories and life experiences through a private blog that has attracted thousands of followers who have spread her story far and wide. She speaks to Quỳnh Trân about the insights she has gleaned from her cancer experience.
Phạm Ba Huân, also known as Ba Huân, has invested her life in eggs and has become Việt Nam’s most famous businesswoman producing and distributing eggs. She talks with Hà Nguyễn about her life and business.
Award-winning bartender Phạm TiếnTiếp has scripted an impressive rags-to-riches story to emerge as a champion bartender, and currently, a Master of Mixology. His life is one of challenges, surprises and determination, he tells Thúy Hằng.
Journalist-turned-fashion guru Jean Paul Cauvin has been involved in the process of making Vietnam International Fashion Week (VIFW) in Việt Nam since day one. He gives his insight about the show and other perspectives of designing garments. He spoke to Inner Sanctum before leaving Hà Nội for Paris.
Internationally acclaimed French and Belgian author Eric-Emmanuel Schmitt recently came to Hà Nội where he met and discussed his passion for writing with his fans. The Goncourt-winning writer shares with Vương Bạch Liên his thoughts about his career and life.
Kang Tae-oh has amassed a large following in Việt Nam after playing Lee Jun-su, a talented K-pop star in the Forever Young series that was screened on VTV3 in 2014. His portrayal earned Kang the title of Impressive Actor at the VTV Awards last year. Minh Thu talks with Kang, who continues to play Lee in Forever Young Season 2, currently on air on VTV.
A graphic design graduate of the HCM City University of Architecture, Nguyễn Công Trí now devotes all his energies to his "big love" – fashion. He is the only Vietnamese member of the Asian Couture Federation.
A seminar on how to become a start-up nation and the role of universities was held on Nov.4 by the National Economics University. Dr. Harald Von Korflesch, vice president of the Koblenz-Landau University in Germany, talks Ha Nguyen through the issues of entrepreneurship.
Phạm Tuấn Hải is a culinary expert, a passionate chef, a three-season Masterchef judge, owner of many restaurants and author of many books. Hai tells Hồng Vân that his latest publication, Trở về với cốm (Come back to cốm), aims to preserve as well as introduce traditional dishes.
Tạ Mỹ Dương, one of the popular faces of contemporary Vietnamese architecture, has written at length on the subject. He also edited Dấu Ấn Thời Gian (The Mark of Time), a book authored by his father Tạ Mỹ Duật (1910 – 2010), a first generation architect. Dương recently had three new books published. An Vũ talks to him about the new books and his upcoming plans.
A fresh theatre graduate of the University of New Hampshire, Vietnamese director Nguyễn Phi Phi Anh, returned to his home country in April to prepare for his latest Broadway musical-inspired project entitled Hope.
Nguyễn Thanh Tú, 54, a former commanding officer of the Cà Roòng border post in the central province of Quảng Bình’s Tuyên Hóa District, is known far and wide as a discoverer and protector of langurs. He talks with Toàn Vũ about his passion.
Việt Nam has become Israeli doctor Rafi Kot's second home. He has lived and worked here for 26 years. Dr Kot, who is founder and general director of Family Medical Practice Vietnam, talks to Vương Bạch Liên about his work and life.
Hoàng Khải is the owner of Khaisilk, a leading Vietnamese silk brand. Võ Lệ Hồng speaks with him at his imposing Tajmasago Castle hotel.
Vietnamese designer Võ Việt Chung recently received two awards, Designer of the Year and Best International Designer, from the Fashion Forward programme in the US for his contribution to world fashion. He speaks with Võ Lệ Hồng after returning from New York.
Famous Vietnamese-French movie director Trần Anh Hùng marks his return after years working in silence premiering Eternite (Eternity) at cinemas from September 9. He talks with Minh Thu.
Phạm Quốc Đạt, co-founder and CEO of HATCH! Program and who was listed among Forbes Việt Nam ’30 under 30’ in 2016, spoke to Lê Thu Hương about HATCH’s entrepreneurship schemes and what it takes for Việt Nam’s startup ecosystem to move forward.
Tôn Nữ Tường Vy is making strides for the future of education in Việt Nam. She shares with Nguyễn Thuỳ Linh some of the most defining moments of her arduous journey.
12-grader Đinh Thị Hương Thảo from Lê Hồng Phong High School in the northern province of Nam Định has won gold medals at International Physics Olympiads twice in 2015 and 2016. Especially, Thảo has also received the special prize for Best Female Asian Pacific Participant at the International Physics Olympiad 2016 in Zurich. She talks to Ngô Chuyên about her passion for the subject and keys for her achievements.
