Việt Nam News

This week, treat yourself to a totally fresh drink that’s a crowd favourite at Fortuna Hotel Hanoi. The drink is brought to you by bartender Ly.

Eleven ethnic-minority households in the Hoàng Su Phì District of Hà Giang Province are operating an experimental home-stay service as part of a project to improve the livelihood of ethnic minorities.

Hanabi Japanese Cuisine is one of the few places where you can try a traditional multi-course meal at a reasonable price. Nomad Quynh reports.

A group of young transport workers has released a free application connecting cargo owners and ship owners. They quit transport jobs paying high salaries to develop the application for cargo owners and shippers — and pioneer a new business model.

A year-long cycling trip from Hungary to Việt Nam expands horizons and strengthen bonds and understanding. Hồng Vân has an endearing story

Fortuna Hotel has given us an insight to its festive fare with one of the hotel’s finest drinks, Christmas punch. The drink is refreshing, sweet - and very more-ish!

A new, upscale restaurant with the fresh feel of a resort has hand-picked delicacies from every part of the country, and diners are in for several pleasant surprises, Nguyễn Mỹ Hà reports.

Reading for enjoyment instead of playing games with smart phones and tablets is regaining popularity in Hải Dương City thanks to a tranquil garden opened by a retired soldier. Lương Thu Hương reports.

A trip to Lăng Cô Beach in central Việt Nam can stir your soul and rekindle your romantic spirit, Bùi Quỳnh Hoa discovers.

Cil Duin, a 41 year-old man from the K’Ho ethnic community in the Central Highlands province of Lâm Đồng, has become the first of his people to receive a doctorate. Thu Ngân talks with him about his efforts.

Mon Hanoi (My Hanoi), a documentary made by former French ambassador to Việt Nam  Jean-Noel Poirier, presents a very different, soulful perspective of the capital city, Thuy Hang reports 

  After it opened in 2014, there were many doubts about the future of  Noir, the HCM City restaurant restaurant operated by sight-impaired staff. However, after three years, the restaurant has continued to inspire.   

Kon Tum City, the capital of Kon Tum Province bordering Laos and Cambodia, is recognised for a massive assembly of ethnic groups and their distinctive cultures.

Ballerina Ngô Thụy Tố Như, who performed in her first solo show at the HCM City Opera House last week, has been on a three-decade journey to promote ballet in Việt Nam. Thu Mai reports.

No one guards and protects Bạch Mã National Park more zealously than the director of its service and environmental education centre who once hunted animals and cut down trees in the forest to earn a living. Today, Trương Cảm, the only person who can "talk" with more than 100 kinds of birds, spreads his love of the forest to younger generations.  Phạm Hoàng Nam reports.

Memorable meals are guaranteed at Sorae, where exquisitely prepared Japanese food is served in an elegant atmosphere in a downtown HCM City high-rise. Mỹ Duyên reports.  

Grand train stations, often built in the elegant Beaux Arts architectural style, are a common feature of city centres in most capitals of the world.  It may seem surprising that these vestiges of the first industrial revolution are still in operation.  In fact, many are bustling with activity!  And there are good economic reasons for this.