Việt Nam News

An Đồn fishing village is sandwiched between rapid urbanisation and a need for restoration. The village emerged 500 years ago close to the Hàn River with several families of fishermen. Villagers are trying to preserve vestiges of an old citadel built in 1813 during the Nguyễn Dynasty.

Vàng Sín Phìn, a musical maestro from the northern province of Lào Cai, has dedicated himself to collecting musical instruments and preserving the folklore melodies of his people.

The Wildlilfe Quarantine Centre in Thailand restores life for many rescued animals, but whether these animals should live in the centre or back in the wild is still the big question.

with chef Hoàng Nguyên from Mövenpick Hotel Hanoi

Vietnamese-Australian celebrity chef Luke Nguyễn is overseeing the rebirth of the newly renovated Vietnam House in the heart of HCM City, offering a new twist on old favorites. He speaks to Mỹ Duyên.  

Incense made from agarwood under the supervision of young start-up businessman Nguyễn Văn Thiện is selling at local markets and in 40 different countries.

Most village elders in Việt Nam can wax nostalgic about their communal houses, but one village in Hà Nội can boast of hosting the oldest surviving one. 

Jane’s Bistro offers elegant and rich dishes in a modest environment, a must-try for self-respecting foodie. Nomad Quynh reports.

Ngô Thị Thúy Hằng has seemingly forsaken her youth in the quest for martyrs’ remains, leading the Centre of Legal Consultancy and Assistance for Families of Martyrs (MARIN) through a long development journey of trials and tribulations.

The stories of  27 social entrepreneurs, people who establish startups based on various business models to develop and fund solutions to social, cultural, or environmental problems, are told in Vietnamese and English in a newly published compilation entitled Redefining Success.

In the near future, public toilets will be able to use their wastewater to generate power for lighting, thanks to a mini generator made by two university students in the central city of Đà Nẵng.

This year marks the 900th anniversary of the Chương Sơn Tower built on top of a mountain of the same name in Nam Định Province. 

In the last 20 years, Nguyễn Ngọc Tuấn has travelled across Việt Nam looking for famous teas that have been lost in the past and tried his best to develop them. He shares with Vương Bạch Liên  his passion for tea.

with chef Wong Chi Ming from JW Marriott Hotel, Hanoi

Classic guitar playing in Hà Nội is regaining popularity after decades on the decline. Vũ Đức Hiển is one of the teachers inspiring youth. Lê Hương explores his career.

Addressing the severe lack of books other than textbooks in rural and mountainous areas is helping awaken love for reading and literature, Lan Lộc reports

Having graduated from college and worked at a bar in Hội An, Phan Mai Thiện Tâm decided to start her business from homestay service with a unique hospitality in Đà Nẵng. Hoài Nam reports.