Việt Nam News

Sweet and savoury cake recipes in southern Việt Nam have evolved over decades to conform to changing lifestyles.  Now, in a bid to build their brands and earn more income, cake artisans plan to sell their goods abroad. Ngọc Diệp reports. 

HCM City’s drama and cải lương (reformed opera) troupes are offering new shows about Vietnamese history during the Reunification Day and Labour Day holidays, which begin on April 27 and end on May 1.

More than a year since its first concert, Sun Symphony Orchestra (SSO) has proven that Vietnamese audiences are not adverse to classical music. When the orchestra was just an idea, Music Director Olivier Ochanine dedicated his mind to his ‘child’ – the SSO. The French conductor talks with Việt Nam News about his attachment to the orchestra.

Preparations are underway for the construction of the new HCM City Science and Technology Park, which is expected to become a catalyst for growth in the city's eastern innovation hub. Gia Lộc reports.

Abbess Thích Nữ Đức Thịnh of Long Cát Pagoda has overcome many challenges, but still insists that her role is to create a better future for poor children. 

The áo dài (Vietnamese traditional long dress) has long been an endless source of inspiration for fashion, poetry, music and movies, and now it is inspiring Vietnamese and Japanese artists to create a new design for the long dress.

As an avid traveller, I have set myself a target of visiting 100 countries around the world. North Korea stands at 67, so I’m two thirds there.

The 59-year-old, who now hosts The Grand Tour on streaming site, Amazon, was speaking on television recently about his ordeal in Việt Nam.

Teed off with Robert Bicknell

with Chef Patrick Ho from Fortuna Hotel Hanoi

A unique taste of China has diners in the capital asking for more.

The ancient city of Hội An was recognised by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site in 1999, and still preserves its cultural values as a busy trading port dating back 400 years. The city has been challenged by the tests of time to preserve both its tangible and intangible culture and heritage.   

The biggest supermarket chains in HCM City have jumped on the no-waste bandwagon and started replacing plastic packaging with banana leaves.

The third Krossing Over Arts Festival took place in HCM City from April 5-11, and is scheduled for April 13-21 in Ha Noi. Vietnamese-French choreographer Sebastien Ly, who initiated the annual festival in 2017, speaks to Việt Nam News about the event.

Văn Đình Hồng Vũ was honoured as one of 10 outstanding young Vietnamese people in 2018 for her successful start-up, English Learning Speech Assistant (ELSA), which has attracted more than four million users from more than 100 countries. Việt Nam News speaks with Vũ about ELSA.

with Chef Patrick Ho from Fortuna Hanoi Hotel

Dr Ngân Lương, a member of the Tày ethnic minority group, as one of the youngest course directors at UK-based London South Bank University, is doing her best to make social contributions to causes which benefit her homeland.

Making their own cheese, Pizza 4Ps completes the cycle of food in Việt Nam. Nguyễn Mỹ Hà reports.