Ambitious tour operator sets new standards in travel

Hoàng Phụng Hiếu has led travellers to the South Pole three times. His book Ba lần tới Nam Cực (Three times to the South Pole) was published to record his experience and spread curiosity and love for the wilderness among Vietnamese. He tells Inner Sanctum about his love of travel.

Shaping cyber immunity for a safe digital world

In an ever-evolving digital landscape, cyberthreats have become a major concern for individuals, businesses and governments worldwide. Việt Nam News speaks with Eugene Kaspersky, CEO of Kaspersky, a global cybersecurity company, about the current state of threats and the safeguard measures being taken.

Vietnamese trailblazer empowers students on global stage

Đinh Thị Thanh Hoa, founder of the HannahEd Scholarship for Vietnamese students, which has helped almost 3,000 people abroad, speaks with reporter Trương Khánh Linh about the challenges in her work and dedication to empowering young aspiring scholars.

Developing sustainable materials for handicrafts

Việt Nam has great potential in developing its handicraft industry - the wide range of materials of an agricultural country, the high skills of artisans that have been fostered through generations, and the cultural diversity of the 54 ethnic communities all play a big part, says Lê Bá Ngọc, vice chairman of the Việt Nam Handicraft Exporters Association (Vietcraft).

The pilot's path: advice and insights

Mạch Thị Thùy Khanh, a female pilot at Pacific Airlines, believes meticulousness and discipline in both personal and professional life have been key factors contributing to her success as a pilot, a high-risk and highly responsible profession.

Vietnamese-Australian man devotes life to support disadvantaged Vietnamese children

Jimmy Phạm, the first Vietnamese-Australian man to win the Waislitz Global Citizens’ Choice Awards for his work to end extreme poverty, is actively working on building an ecosystem of social impact projects, ranging from initiatives like food rescue and nourishment programmes for the underprivileged to women empowerment initiatives and hospitality training for at-risk and disadvantaged youth.

Young CEO devoted to animal welfare

Lê Nhật Long, 27, is the CEO of HAVE (Humanity Alliance of Vanguard Engineers) Co., Ltd., a legal non-profit social enterprise that brings engineering and technology applications to solve pressing social issues in Việt Nam. HAVE was successfully registered as a non-profit social enterprise in June 2022.

Innovating in language education

Lê Đình Lực's Linearthinking introduces a more effective method in language learning that encourages the creation of mind maps, simplification of concepts, and contextual application.

'Women can be as successful as men in sport'

Việt Nam are to compete in the historic women's World Cup later this month. Among the 23 players headed to New Zealand, forward Nguyễn Thị Thanh Nhã is one of the influential players. She has scored important goals for the national team across different competitions, and versatility makes her much valued by coaches. She speaks with the Inner Sanctum about her life, dreams and passion.

Taking on the Robusta coffee challenge

Trần Khánh An interviews Vũ Đình Tú, the owner of the Refined. coffee company, about his journey and where Vietnamese coffee culture is on the world map.

Michelin-star chef brings Vietnamese cuisine to new heights

Vietnamese-American chef Peter Cường Franklin, who decided to leave a successful career in banking to follow his love and passion for food, talks with Thúy Hằng about his decision to come back to Việt Nam as well as his aspirations to create a new style of Vietnamese cuisine, which, in his words is 'Cuisine Mới' or 'New Cuisine'.

A philosophical journey in education and work

Thái Thị Kim Lan is a Vietnamese philosopher. Raised in a culturally rich family in Huế, she was shaped by the influence of her family and a religious environment. She conducted research on Immanuel Kant's philosophy and became a lecturer at Ludwig Maximilian University in Munich, Germany. She is also an author and journalist. Trương Khánh Linh spoke with her about her journey.

Young AI expert dedicated to student development

Lương Văn Thiện is the youngest among the top 10 scientists to receive the 2022 Golden Globe Science-Technology Award organized by the Ministry of Science and Technology and the Central Committee of the Hồ Chí Minh Communist Youth Union.

Multipurpose buildings brought closer to people

Through pioneering multipurpose construction solutions, Vietnamese master's student Lã Mạnh Tường, 29, and his team successfully competed against 50 others and advanced to the final of the Global Student Challenge competition.

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