Young architect shows her love for mountain people

Old, makeshift dormitories for ethnic students in the northern mountains were sometimes formed by putting timber panels together. Now the shacks have been replaced with stable buildings, made by solid construction materials - and love. The love comes from  Lê Thu Huyền, 30, the founder of  a four-year-old project called Nabe.Arc (Natural Beauty in Architecture). 

 

Deaf, mute youths gain skillls at House of Youth

Where is modern youth heading and what does it find meaningful? Each person has a different answer, but the House of Youth in Đà Lạt City in the central province of Lâm Đồng provides some surprising insights for everyone.

Sumptuous banquet for women only

Gumiho Grill & Shabu in Ha Noi provides a comfortable atmosphere in which women can unwind and enjoy delicious food. Mộc Miên reports.

Shrimp Dumplings

Let’s try this delicious recipe from executive chef Alex Zheng from Fortuna Hotel Hanoi.

Scientist pioneers regenerative medicine research

Dr Nguyễn Thị Hiệp, a 36 year-old lecturer has conducted research for more than 10 years on the use of biomaterials in regenerative medicine and tissue cells. For her research on using homecare solutions, Hiệp won the top prize at the third annual ASEAN-US Science Prize for Women 2017.

 

Old-time herbalist believes in pedal power

For the last 25 years, Đinh Công Bảy has offered free health check-ups and treatment in pagodas. His patients are mostly poor people suffering from chronic or
incurable diseases. On top of his free clinics, Bảy finds the time to write books on healthy eating and traditional medicine. Trần Nguyễn Anh reports.

 

Việt Nam’s answer to the NBA

Vietnam’s very own basketball league, the VBA League, is now into its second year. Young fans regularly pack out the stadiums, enthralled by the country’s latest sporting trend. Peter Cowan reports.

Celebrating a hidden French gem

Among the many French restaurants in HCM City, Atelier des Rêves is a favourite because of its great food, reasonable prices and exceptional service. Nomad Quynh reports.

 

Boosting children’s 'face value', confidence

Facing the World is a British-based charity group which aims to give new life to severely disfigured children. The charity Voluntary CEO and Trustee Katrin Kandel will travel to Việt Nam this month to raise donations to train doctors, provide equipment and perform life-changing operations for children.

E-commerce the ticket to MSME success

E-commerce has become the easiest way for micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) in Việt Nam to achieve success in both the domestic and foreign markets.

Beach city hosts waves of development

Đà Nẵng’s amazing transformation from an abandoned US military station in 1975 to the most liveable city in the country hosting the APEC 2017 summit is a story that goes back centuries, writes Bùi Hoài Nam.

Tailors boost Hội An’s reputation

Hội An, said to be one of the top 10 romantic cities in the world, has ‘down-to-earth’ attractions like tailoring and shoe making that will attract even those determined not to engage in any shopping. Bùi Quỳnh Hoa writes.

A café for contributors

On the first Saturday of every month, reporters and journalists in the central province of Quảng Ngãi gather for a familiar activity – drinking coffee, contributing to the charity fund of a programme called “A cup of coffee worth VNĐ50,000.”

Dining in style at the T-Art

A new fusion food spot in the heart of Ha Noi will have to compete with more traditional street food staples. T-Art manages to combine quality food at reasonable prices.

Smolny Palace: Centre of Russia’s revolution

From Smolny Palace in St Petersburg, Russia, Vladimir I. Lenin, founder of the Russian Communist Party, led the worker-peasant revolution that shook the world 100 years ago. A trip to this building reveals many interesting stories about this historical phase.

Young talent sows joy on nationwide trip

In September, a group of  16 young and talented artists and students began a journey across the nation to bring art closer to different community groups through a project titled Gieo (Sowing). They wanted to prove that art connects people - and that art can heal everyone.

Red Stage Cocktail

There is nothing more romantic in the chill of autumn than indulging in a deep-lying melody of jazz and sipping a glass of seductive red-stage cocktail! The drink is presented by mixologist Veronese from Cool Cats Jazz Club.  

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