Red Hạ Long sails revive forgotten craft

For the first time in decades, the red-brown sails of traditional three-plank sailing boats are once again catching the wind over Hạ Long Bay, reviving a maritime tradition long thought to have disappeared.

Every children's book carries a promise

Translator Phương Huyên talks to Lâm Hạnh about the book Chuyện Con Mèo Dạy Hải Âu Bay and her enduring passion for nurturing a love of reading.

The Chacha Cure - Finding Phở in Tbilisi

If you're ever in Georgia craving the comforting flavours of Việt Nam, or in desperate need of medicine for the damage you inflicted on yourself with a night of chacha, visit PhoBo Georgia.

Digital transformation gives Đồng Tháp tourism a boost

The Mekong Delta province of Đồng Tháp is accelerating digital transformation across its tourism sector, using smart technologies ranging from QR codes and virtual reality tours to AI-powered services to enhance visitor experiences and attract a record 4.7 million visitors in the first half of 2026.

Sushi Tiger makes its move in Hà Nội

Sushi Tiger has arrived in Hà Nội with its signature conveyor-belt sushi concept, turning dining into a lively experience. Set within the city’s Japanese dining scene, it offers a playful way to enjoy sushi beyond the usual à la carte format.

Reimagining heritage for a new generation

Traditional arts are often seen as relics of the past. At Cadao Collective in Hà Nội, however, water puppetry, xẩm and ca trù are being reimagined for today's audiences without losing their cultural soul.

Vũ Hạ keeps sedge mat craft alive

For generations, the sedge mat has been a familiar presence in Vietnamese homes. Today, the tradition continues, with skilled hands and modern machinery working together to keep the craft alive.

Campaign continues to track fallen soldiers

More than 1,400 sets of martyrs’ remains have been recovered and tens of thousands of DNA samples collected during the first four months of Việt Nam’s nationwide “500-Day Campaign”, marking significant progress in efforts to identify fallen soldiers whose identities have remained unknown for decades.

Traditional flavours enhanced at tầm vị

Located in a small alley off busy Nguyễn Thái Học Street, the restaurant's sign name is written in lower case, trying not to look pretentious. But when you actually get there, the house was really imposing instead.

Gia Lai pagoda keeps martial arts alive

Long Phước is best known for its role in preserving and promoting traditional Vietnamese martial arts. Historically, monks practised martial arts to maintain physical fitness and safeguard ancient techniques.

Ancient Chăm manuscripts face race against time

Preserving centuries of knowledge about history, beliefs, religion and community life, ancient Chăm manuscripts reflect the Chăm people's creativity, cultural exchange and distinctive traditions of knowledge transmission.

HCM City utilises new coasts for tourism goals

Following its merger with Bà Rịa-Vũng Tàu and Bình Dương provinces, the expanded city is poised to reshape its tourism identity by bringing urban and coastal experiences together as a single destination.

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