Conical hats produced in the central Thừa Thiên- Huế Province, which includes the historic Huế City, are similar to those made in other regions in the country. But innovations by local artisans have added charm and made Huế hats famous.
A newly-opened restaurant in Hà Nội has not only introduced this dish in its menu, but also has named itself after the dish. Thúy Hằng reports.
Prior to and after the nation’s August Revolution in 1945, the Communist Party of Việt Nam and President Hồ Chí Minh encouraged and persuaded many intellectuals and talented artists to work for the revolutionary cause.
Vietnamese martial artist Trương Thị Kim Tuyền, 20, is eyeing a gold medal at the upcoming Southeast Asian (SEA) Games after pocketing a silver medal at the recently concluded Muju WTF World Taekwondo Championships in South Korea.
A welcome addition to Hà Nội’s international culinary scene is a restaurant serving Lao food, which has distinct flavours despite its similarity to Thai cuisine. Hà Hằng explains.
The Forgotten Land Sculpture Park, the first of its kind in Viet Nam, has put the country on the global map for professional sand sculptors, whose majestic works can be seen on the park's grounds in Phan Thiết City.
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Born into a family with a four-generation tradition of martial arts in Lâm Đồng, seven-time world champion Nguyễn Trần Duy Nhất has been called “The loner who seeks defeat” in Muay Thai. Nhất shares with Bùi Quỳnh Hoa his passion for the sport and his strong desire to secure a victory for the country at the upcoming SEA Games 29 in Malaysia.
Hainanese chicken rice is considered one of Singapore’s national dishes.
Lê Lương Minh, secretary general of ASEAN
Deeper and wider integration into the AEC in the coming period means more challenges for Việt Nam, warns economist Võ Trí Thành.
HCM City, the country’s commercial hub, is a food paradise not only for Vietnamese but for people from all over the world, including tourists and diverse communities of expatriates who contribute to the life and varied cuisines of the city.
The Lý Club, housed in a period building near Hoàn Kiếm Lake, offers diners quality food and traditional service in an exquisitely designed ambiance. Hà Nguyễn tries out some dishes.
Nguyễn Thị Thanh Loan is an expert in the martial art of Aikido. For more than a decade she has held classes for disabled kids in HCM City, bringing hope and friendship to often lonely youngsters. Nguyễn Xuân Dự reports.
A retired professor has opened a book stall in Hà Nội, inviting passers-by to read books and newspapers for free. Drinking water, electricity, and reading glasses are also available. Bạch Liên reports
Vietnamese Women’s Grandmaster (WGM) Võ Thị Kim Phụng, 24, will be the Asian representative at the World Cup. Thanh Nga talks to her.
Kayla Nguyễn recently rose to virtual stardom when the videos of herself providing spontaneous, word for word translations of English pop songs into Vietnamese, spread over social media.
The dessert is a must for cake connoiseurs, thanks to its popularity and easy method.
Efficient management of the Láng Sen Wetland Reserve has fostered an abundance of precious giant fish, making it an exciting place to visit.
An unexpected 'discovery' of a legendary woman who was more than warrior and more than a feminist as she fought for freedom from all forms of oppression awes and inspires George Burchett
