Communal houses in the central province of Thừa Thiên-Huế sit forgotten, left to degrade into ruins after being deserted in the process of urbanisation. These remnants of Huế’s old community include buildings recognised as national heritage sites.
While many handicraft villages in Hà Nội are still struggling to build a brand for themselves in the market economy, Vạn Phúc Village has found a way to preserve the traditional craft of silk weaving that has been the staple of the area for hundreds of years.
Hàng Bài Street in Hà Nội is like the city’s principal vein. It’s the thoroughfare from the south leading up north to Hoàn Kiếm Lake with heavy traffic day and night.
A small architect team trying to pitch an ambitious idea of turning the vast furtile land of Banana Island in the Red River into a green space for community activities, educational and volunteer work.
The story China wants to tell today is a scenario of smart cities with cashless payment, modern offices and high-quality labour forces. And an incubator called Dream Town is Hangzhou’s answer.
This is another dish worth tasting in winter for those who are fans of salmon.
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.
Opera singer Đào Tố Loan, who started her career from zero, now teaches at the Việt Nam Academy of Music. She speaks with Lê Hương after winning first prize at the Singapore Lyric Opera ASEAN Vocal Competition 2018.
After years researching the nutritional value of cassava, Dương Ngọc Ảnh from Quảng Nam Province has revolutionised the instant noodle market in Việt Nam by making the easy treat from the common root. Now he plans to grow his business and take his innovation nationwide.Trần Hoàng Nam reports.
With an experimental technique of using lacquer on dó (poonah) paper, artist Nguyễn Thế Hùng offers a fresh perspective in the Land of Lost Wanderers.
Hương Vị Xứ Thanh celebrates the culinary style of Thanh Hóa through typical dishes. Owner Lương Xuân Nguyên is so passionate about his food he specially sourced most of the ingredients from the province. Hoàng Linh reports.
To Mông ethnic women in mountainous areas of Việt Nam, their traditional outfits reveal more than just their self-image. Hồng Vân & Lê Hương report.
The rising number of murals has breathed new life into Hà Nội’s streets, however, artists and art-lovers warn that poor paintings popping up all over the city are threatening the value of street art as well as the capital’s image.
Azerbaijan impresses visitors with its rich culture and history, and in particular its food. Hương Liên explores.
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.
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.
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.
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
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