Việt Nam News

Ninh Đức Hoàng Long has written his name in Việt Nam’s opera history by becoming the first Vietnamese tenor to take a main role in a world classical opera on the stage in Europe. He speaks with Ngọc An and Quỳnh Hoa about his deep passion for opera and his efforts to reach the hearts of both audiences and experts in the field.

Many children in Việt Nam that have a whole new lease on life thanks to Facing the World.

with chef Thomas Hollenstein from Movenpick Hotel Hanoi

A group of young Mông people in Hà Nội will perform a Mông folk song with a new arrangement at the Our Music project review on December 27.

The group is well-known for the colourful patterns which were passed down from generation to generation. 

We are not vegetarian nor vegan, but recently we were treated to a beautiful and delicious vegetarian meal at Ngự Viên Restaurant located next to the Thăng Long Citadel in Hà Nội.

Tạ Thị Bích Lộc, now 80, works at Cửa Đông Temple in Lạng Sơn City. She has been a chầu văn singer for more than 40 years.

Nguyễn Công Vượng (aka Vượng Râu) has become known for his roles in comedy TV series and plays. In recent years, he's also had success directing and producing comedies. He talks to Minh Thu about the smiles and tears behind the curtain.

To enhance the value of Vietnamese handicrafts, especially lacquer products, two young men have started their own business creating lacquer phone cases. Two years since they launched their first products, the unique accessories have conquered markets at home and overseas.    

Machinery might be taking over the printing craft, but one man and his family are confident the old ways are the best

Tonnes of plastic waste, particularly single-use nylon bags threaten our planet with environmental pollution, and by now almost everybody knows it.

Last month, Hà Nội People’s Committee and the Việt Nam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT) brought smart tourism to Bát Tràng Commune, further highlighting it on the capital’s travel map.

When his parents gave him a book that taught him how to fold paper into dinosaurs and other prehistoric creatures at the age of seven, Nguyễn Hùng Cường found his passion – origami.

Located on the grounds in front of a future Hà Đông metro station on Tô Hiệu Road, the cafe is inside a stationary bus which has been redesigned.

For 15 years, lecturer and pianist Nguyễn Thuý Uyển and her colleagues have held a programme of regular concerts for young audiences in HCM City in which she gives lectures on classical music and provides real-time demonstrations on the stage. The music programme on September 28 was expanded to Cần Thơ. Uyển spoke with Tuổi Trẻ (Youth) newspaper and shared insights about her unique journey.

Recently, while searching for a place for dinner with a friend, I found a new Thai restaurant. As a big fan of Thai cuisine and the aromatic and spicy dishes of this Southeast Asian country, I was excited to find a new place to try with my friend.

with chef Alex Zheng from Fortuna Hotel Hanoi 

with Ola Nguyễn, Vietnamese-Polish winner of MasterChef Poland 2018