AI-curious: using computers to make music

Nguyễn Hoàng Bảo Đại, 27, has become the third Vietnamese to be honoured as a Google Developer Expert in the field of Machine Learning. He is also the initiator of an AI model that could generate ten melodies in one second. Đại talks with Lương Hương about the project.

Young designer wants to internationalise Vietnamese fashion brand

Young designer Tài Lê recently stirred up the fashion industry in Việt Nam by opening a store in HCM City. He is a graduate of Parsons School of Design's Fashion School in New York City and received “Student Designer of the Year” award in 2017. After joining international fashion shows, Lê became famous in many major fashion markets.

Referee Lệ just wants to run good, clean fights

With a passion for her career as a boxing referee, 1-star International Boxing Association (AIBA) referee and judge, Bùi Thị Nhật Lệ, just wants to referee good, clean fights to help the sport progress. 

Photographer snaps the best side of Việt Nam

From an ordinary banker to a photographer who has won hundreds of national and international awards such as the Sony World Photography Awards, the Agora awards and most recently, gold and silver medals at the Tokyo International Foto Awards, Phan Thị Khánh is an example of how success can come to those least expecting it.

Promoting Vietnamese fashion amid the pandemic

Lê Thị Quỳnh Trang, chairwoman of Vietnam International Fashion Week (VIFW) and President of the Council of ASEAN Fashion Designers (CAFD), talks with Phương Mai about her new plans to promote Việt Nam's fashion industry amid the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as cooperation with the Italian fashion industry.

Young people open animal rescue centre

In the very busy District 2 in HCM City, there is a peaceful place called R House. Opened by three young Vietnamese and foreigners, R House is a home that rehabilitates and rehomes rescue dogs who have been saved by local shelters.

Festival, theatre director perseveres amid pandemic

Director Lê Quý Dương is known as the “wizard of festivals” as he has created many memorable programmes including Huế Festival, Coconut Festival (Bến Tre), International Fireworks Festival (Đà Nẵng) and Nha Trang Sea Festival.

Spreading the word about the culture of wellness

An ambassador for Global Wellness Day Vietnam since 2018, Henri Hubert, director of Le Nom Group, a visual communication agency, believes that good health and a good spirit can help convey the true beauty of life. 

A woman with whistle in hand

Hà Thị Phượng is one of only two female Vietnamese referees to have passed the rigorous physical and rules tests to officiate games in V.League 2 2021, which kicked off last month. It was a history-making achievement, and the first time professional Vietnamese football featured female assistant referees. She spoke with Thanh Nga.

Schooled in hip hop culture

Mỹ Anh (also known as Anh Mỹ) is a veteran hip-hop dancer from Last Fire Crew and also a well-loved dance teacher. She has won a few “best teacher” awards at No 6 Dance Studio and is quite detailed when it comes to teaching movements, and includes simple explanations on hip hop culture. She shared her background in hip hop and the art of teaching with Vân Anh. 

A foreign voice singing local songs

Kyo York came to Việt Nam as a tourist, then a volunteer, teaching English to underprivileged children. He studied the Vietnamese language and culture, and also learned how to sing many Vietnamese songs. He spoke with Minh Thu.

Up close and personal with Coach Park

From Guus Hiddink’s assistant in the World Cup 2002, Park Hang-seo has gone a long way to become the most successful manager in the history of Vietnamese football. Though ups and downs, the 63 years old manager has so many experiences as well as valuable life lessons to learn from. This time, Việt Nam News and Thanh Niên had a talk with Park to understand more about his personal life in Việt Nam and his experience working with the Vietnamese players.

Much more than just a new home

Stella Ciorra, vice chairwoman of Friends of Vietnam Heritage, not only loves Vietnamese heritage but also its culture, and especially áo dài. She spoke with Ngô Minh about why.

Young woman devotes career to wildlife protection

Studying in the UK, Nguyễn Ngọc Như Thảo had many opportunities to choose a job with a high salary. Thảo, however, decided to go to Africa to take part in wildlife protection programmes and returned to Việt Nam with many dreams. Việt Nam News talks with Thảo about her desire to protect wild animals and her future plans. 

A scientific approach to parenting

Dr. Lê Nguyên Phương, once a school psychologist in the US, has relocated back to Việt Nam to focus on the topic of mental health in families. Today he shares some insights into parenting with Vân Anh.

Steadying hand in Vietnamese football

French coach Guillaume Graechen, 43, has had a strong attachment to Vietnamese youth football since 2007 under the roof of Hoàng Anh Gia Lai (HAGL) Arsenal JMG Academy. Since then, he has experienced all the ups and downs in his training career. He is considered the symbol of HAGL youth football. He directly trained talented players in the first course of the academy such as Nguyễn Tuấn Anh, Nguyễn Công Phượng, Lương Xuân Trường and Nguyễn Văn Toàn, who are key players of the national team now.

Winning ways in the world of futsal

For the first time ever, coaching in Việt Nam made a mark on the world map with national futsal coach Phạm Minh Giang being nominated as one of the 10 best futsal coaches in the world, joining Barcelona’s Andreu Alvarez. Given he ended 2020 with his club, Thái Sơn Nam futsal club, winning a treble - the Futsal HDBank National Championship, the National Futsal Cup, and the Ho Chi Minh City Open Futsal Tournament - few could disagree with the nomination. Việt Nam News had a quick chat with Giang about his inspirational journey.

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