Việt Nam News

Some 200 people, mostly retirees, have been working as volunteer tour guides in Seoul under the management of the Seoul Tourism Organisation. They have influenced tourists with their enthusiasm for the city. Lê Hương is impressed.

Matcha Roll Cake is a Matcha flavoured sponge cake rolled with Anko (sweet red bean) whipped cream. This western style dessert has traditional Japanese flavours, however, it is light enough to be a perfect ending after any kind of meal.

Azerbaijan impresses visitors with its rich culture and history, and in particular its food. Hương Liên explores.

Virtual art is still a new concept in Việt Nam, but Manzi Art Space in Hà Nội has launched recently Into Thin Air 2 – a new application which offers users a completely new way to enjoy art.

Grilled, guts or hotpot, the cosy atmosphere of Chả Ká Restaurant is sure to delight all fish fanatics. Minh Thu reports

Cathy Thảo Trần, at the age of 27, is the CEO and founder of a company that has an app called Ohana connecting hosts and renters.

French director Swann Dubus talks to Hồng Vân about Finding Phong and the documentary scene in Việt Nam. 

Let’s try Vietnamese “Phở” with a foreign addition.

Nguyễn Việt Hùng, a Vietnamese postgraduate at the University of New South Wales (UNSW), Australia, has recently discovered eight new species of bacteria.

Maria Nguyễn Thị Gái, a 75 year-old woman, leads a humble life in the capital city. She still works everyday to earn money to do charity work. Trần Hoàng Nam reports.

Chi Lăng Stork Island Tourism Site, in the northern province of Hải Dương, has been an attractive destination for wild birds. Local authorities have implemented a project to upgrade the eco-tourism site to attract more birds and people. Lê Hương & Hồng Vân explore.

Years spent studying abroad and experiencing different cultures and cuisines have helped Nguyễn Khánh Vương Anh realise her love for cooking, and especially Vietnamese food.

Đông Temple – one of the most prestigious historical and cultural relics in the northern province of Hải Dương has sustained serious damage due to the effects of weather and time, despite efforts by local people and authorities to preserve the structure.

Nguyễn Tiến Hùng, 34, is considered the best amateur runner in the country. He beat more than 200 rivals from across the world to win the men’s 100km event at the Việt Nam Mountain Marathon (VMM) 2018, the country’s biggest ever mountain race in September. At the Long Biên Marathon 2018 in late October, he also defended his title in the men’s 42km category. Thanh Nga talks to him.

Taste the exquisite flavours of authentic Italian recipes at R&J’s luxury lounge and restaurant at the Reverie Saigon in downtown HCM City. Mỹ Duyên reports. 

Nothing like a good BBQ platter, especially when you have friends and family with you. Here is the recipe for three meat dishes. Enjoy!

A project aimed at saving rare sea turtles on Chàm Island has achieved the added bonus of teaching residents the importance of caring for the environment and in turn boosted tourism. Bùi Hoài Nam reports.

A series of paintings by Vietnamese artist Hoàng Định  and his Dutch colleague Somsak Chaituch will be on display this week at the Việt Nam Fine Arts Museum. Hồng Vân reports.