Việt Nam News

Experiencing Phở Chào’s renowned ‘Phở-Tine’

Knowing how much phở means here, who is out there straddling the line between bravery and madness with the nation's most beloved dish?

Cherished flowers from green papaya

Nguyễn Thị Thu, 52, is one of the few remaining individuals who continue to pursue and preserve the traditional art of making flowers from green papayas in Hà Nội.

Young people latching onto contemporary art

Inner Sanctum asks visual artist, poet and writer Nguyễn Thúy Hằng about her life and works.

Blueberry iced tea

With bartender Nguyễn Mạnh Hùng of Pan Pacific Hanoi

What it means to be a ballerino in Cuba

Two principal dancers of Ballet Nacional de Cuba tell Việt Nam News how their dance careers took off.

Việt Nam and Cuba's links through ballet

Cuba's world-class ballet heads to Việt Nam to mark 65 years of friendship and more

DragonCello: Hà Nội’s Italian with heart, and dash of ink

DragonCello offers a rare triple: family-friendly, date-night ready and deeply Italian without ever feeling staged.

Stamp collecting inspires history lesson

Based in the northern province of Nam Định, Vũ Hoài Nam is believed to own the largest collection in the province, with around 15,000 stamps.

Community music's bridge to heal those less fortunate

Community music holds the power to unite people and spread positive values, making it widely embraced by audiences.

Slipper orchid species are in danger

Collector Chu Xuân Cảnh has seen all 34 species of slipper orchids native to Việt Nam. Việt Nam News reporter Lê Hương talks with Cảnh about his passion and his new book.

Red Cap Club is more than swimming

What sets the Red Caps apart is not just what the children learn – but who they become and how they give back.

Tourism combined with fishing creates sustainable development

With its potential and advantages of a large water surface, Hòa Bình Province has made constant efforts and issued a number of policies to develop tourism combined with fisheries to push up sustainable development.

Pen Shell

Guest chef Ryan Nguyễn Cường from D’LANG Dining, Đà Lạt.

Nurturing the skies: the rising future of bird nest farming in Kiên Giang

For Kiên Giang, edible bird's nest culture is more than just a rural activity. It is a symbol of how innovation, tradition and environmental stewardship must work together.

Spice Canvas paints Vietnamese flavours on desserts

Spice Canvas in Bình Thạnh District is a sweet haven that is perfect for anyone seeking innovation in baking, or simply a deeper appreciation for Vietnamese flavours.

Classical concert redefines music through technology, AI and emotion

Việt Nam’s classical music concert series Re.imagine is selected to officially open the United Nations’ AI for Good event and  the 80th anniversary of the United Nations this July in Geneva, Switzerland.

Daily curated lunch at La Table Hanoia

Who doesn’t love a little surprise at noon? A refined three-course French lunch, crafted fresh each day with care and creativity, so you never have to settle for the ordinary.

Museum integrates tech to revive artefacts

Artefacts used to be showcased in a conventional way, but the ongoing exhibition Lý Dynasty Zen: Heritage Meets Tech employs unique technology that creates a truly remarkable visual effect