Việt Nam News

Raising pigs in a three-storey building equipped with an elevator sounds more eccentric than scientific. Pig farmer Nguyễn Trọng Long, however, has proven the benefits of raising pigs in clean, modern and environmentally friendly conditions, and is helping other farmers learn his techniques.

Mixing seafood with fruit is not a bit strange for culinary connoisseurs, and fried prawn with dragon fruit is a must this week. Enjoy!

Professor Nguyễn Thị Ngọc Phượng, 74, former director of Từ Dũ Obstetrics Hospital in HCM City, was the first person in Việt Nam to offer a fertility treatment in which embryos are introduced directly into the uterus, called in vitro fertilization (IVF).

with Chef Yukari Ikeda from Fortuna Hotel Hanoi

Since its introduction to the public early this year, Giấy (Paper) has caused a stir among the Vietnamese youth, as it is the first animation ever on Vietnamese history. 

Since 1985, Võ Thanh Phương has traveled the world in search of old cultural artefacts. His collection includes 1,000 antiques representing Việt Nam’s history. Vĩnh Trọng & Mai Khuyên report.

Authentic European and Asian cuisine with contemporary flair are on offer at the Movenpick as it celebrates its 70th anniversary, Hà Nguyễn finds.

Traditional long dress for men are being revived thanks to the enthusiasm of a club in Hà Nội. Unlike women's traditional long dress, the men's version has experienced various ups and downs. Lê Hương & Hồng Vân explore.

Cẩm Nam Commune has been known by several names: Cồn Hến, meaning mussel islet, and Cồn Bắp, maize islet. The commune, 3km south of Hội An ancient town, has now become an eco-tourism destination with tranquil rural scenery and traditional farming on the river banks.

American Navy nurse Susan Schnall was dismissed from service and sentenced to six months of hard labour for protesting against the American war in Việt Nam in 1969. In March she visited Việt Nam for a fifth time with other 22 American veterans. They took part in a commemoration of the Mỹ Lai Massacre and the opening of an exhibition called Waging Peace at the War Remnants Museum in HCM City to display for the first time the newspapers, photographs, posters and films circulated underground by the GI peace movement. Việt Nam News spoke with Susan.

Fending off 26 competitors from different parts of the world, Nguyễn Hương Giang from Hà Nội was crowned this year’s “Miss International Queen” in Thailand at one of the world’s top beauty pageants for transgender women. Bồ Xuân Hiệp speaks to Giang in Bangkok about her plan to fight for the LGBT community in Việt Nam.

Forget about a night at the museum. To some tourists visiting the city, one hour at the Fine Arts Museum takes them through an art tour from ancient times to contemporary periods.

On March 19, a special exhibition commemorating an important element of the US movement against the American war in Việt Nam will open in Hồ Chí Minh City. The exhibit will feature details that have been “missing in action” from public memory about antiwar activities that arose within the military itself.

Realising that the key force in preserving this national heritage are young people, Gia Lai cultural authority has attached great importance to engaging children and teenagers in gong sessions, as well as traditional folk singing and dancing classes.

with chef Nguyễn Văn Tuân from Fortuna Hanoi Hotel

Phạm Thị Hồng Ánh has returned to the silver screen after a long time working as director, businesswoman and producer. She talks to Minh Thu about the emotion and inspiration in acting.

Đinh Quang Hiếu expressed his concern for the environment, in his essay applying for a scholarship to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), and emerged victorious.

The Pullman Vung Tau Hotel & Resort, and its Riviera Restaurant, offer a splendid stay by the seaside and a sumptuous dining experience.