Mỹ Lai Massacre survivors remember horrific tragedy

Two children on a trail between rice fields that were photographed by US Army photographer Ronald L Haeberle were later identified as survivors of the massacre on March 16, 1968, when 504 unarmed villagers were killed by soldiers of Charlie Company.

South’s private troupes preserve cải lương

Five private troupes specialising in cải lương (reformed opera), a traditional art originating in southern Viet Nam, in the Cửu Long (Mekong) River Delta region are offering mobile shows for residents in rural areas.

Nem vịt (Duck spring rolls)

Different from traditional Vietnamese spring rolls made from minced pork, head chef Phạm Hoài Nam makes his from duck, making his a special treat for Vietnamese and foreigners alike.

Teenage saxophonist releases debut MV

The daughter of Việt Nam’s leading saxophonist Trần Mạnh Tuấn, An Trần, is following in his footsteps, attracting the attention of Vietnamese musicians and audiences.

Where love blooms for abandoned children

There is a special home in Bảo Lộc City in the central province of Lâm Đồng that is always filled with the laughter of children. This home is Tín Thác Foster House.

Prawn Tacos

with chef Nguyễn Ngọc Quyên from Movenpick Hotel Hà Nội

Bringing police officers closer to the public

As the reality show ‘Beauty in action’ climbs to a leading position in Việt Nam’s reality TV scene, its scriptwriter – Lieutenant Colonel Dương Văn Toàn from the People's Public Security of Việt Nam – speaks to Nhân dân cuối tuần (The People Weekend Edition) on bringing the image of the police officer closer to the public.

Volunteers help homeless people

Nguyễn Đức Huy, known as Bờm, heads a group of young volunteers who meet weekly to help the needy in the capital city.

There’s no taste like home

There are certain things expats regard as home comforts. Things you can’t get when living overseas, or at best, can only enjoy a pale imitation of the real McCoy.

Professor devotes all life to Vietnamese neurology

Having worked with dedication in neurology for more than 55 years, Professor and People’s Doctor Lê Đức Hinh has made great contributions to the national healthcare system and to enhancing Việt Nam's place in the world of neurology.

A refined plea for nationhood

Like many stories of origin, Quyền’s genealogy sketches a patriarchal state built by devoted mothers and courageous fathers who fight to the death to defend their country and pass it down to their sons.

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