Authentic Italian from a Singaporean chain

It’s inexpensive, tasty and made from imported Italian ingredients, so don’t put off trying the new classic pizza and pasta at HCM City’s PastaMania. Mỹ Duyên reports. 

Fresh French flavours in HCM City

HCM City is great for food lovers, especially if you're a fan of French food. There are so many good French restaurants there, from small affordable bistros to fine, and costly, dining establishments. One of the best for special occasions is La Villa, a name you must consider. The Nomad Quynh reports.

 

Amazing family saves primates

The Endangered Primate Rescue Centre in the Cúc Phương National Park is run by enthusiastic experts who have overcome many problems over the past 20 years. Lê Hương & Hồng Vân pay them a visit.

Beauty services boom as Tết nears

With Tết (Lunar New Year) holiday just a few weeks away, demands for improving appearance in HCM City and Hà Nội are increasing, mostly for hair and skin care services. Bồ Xuân Hiệp reports.

 

Researchers save Central Highlands epics

Researchers fear the epics of ethnic minority groups in the Central highlands might get lost into oblivion. So they are spending their time and energy to visit old artisans in local communities to record epics, and are even hiring people to translate and print the lyrics for preservation. Công Hoan reports.

Mông man turns home into business

Y Tý Commune in Bát Xát District, in the northern province of Lào Cai, has become a new tourist destination in recent years for domestic and foreign visitors. Many lpeople have been exploiting natural and cultural advantages to develop tourism, including 33-year-old Sùng A Hờ. Hồng Ninh and Cao Hương reports.

From a housemaid to a beauty queen

Miss Universe Việt Nam H’Hen Niê has quickly become one of the most beloved winners in the history of the pageant in the country. She talks to Minh Thu about her journey to the crown and future plans.

Remembering the heroes who fought for Huế

The South Việt Nam liberation forces would go on the offensive throughout 1968 with Phase II and Phase III in May and August, respectively. However, the Tết Offensive 1968 is often considered a turning point in the war for the siege of Khe Sanh, the battle for Huế and battles in downtown Sài Gòn, which shook the US military will to fight as well as the public support for it. VNA correspondents report.

Sky's the limit for star midfielder Hải

Midfielder Nguyễn Quang Hải showed exceptional performance at the Asian Football Confederation U23 Championship in China. He said he gained fruits thanks to his foster and biological families. Thanh Nga reports.

Biology pioneer wins for work on fish

Newly appointed biology teacher Vũ Thị Mai Anh won first prize in food technology at Eureka 2017, a contest for research and technology students on the use of basa-fish fat for producing environmentally-friendly bio-plastics.

Folk art becomes top fashion

A style of Vietnamese folk art, Hàng Trống, is being given a new lease of life by young designers and artists. Minh Thu reports.

Inner Sanctum: Vietnamese designer opens fashion show in Paris

Designer Đỗ Trịnh Hoài Nam will open Fashion Glam Couture show at Paris Fashion Week’s Haute Couture on January 23 at Town Hall in the 7th arrondissement. He will work alongside other designers in France, Switzerland, Slovakia and the US fashion industries to show his collection.

Citrus Drink

Citrus drink is an easy-to-make and cool drink everyone can enjoy together. This January, treat yourself this totally fresh drink from Fortuna Hotel Hanoi. The drink is brought to you by bartender Ly.

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