Making use of his passion for machines and engineering, Nguyễn Cao Thượng, a 51-year-old from the southern province of Kiên Giang, transformed his Vespa scooter into a firefighting vehicle. Thượng has battled a total of 14 blazes since the scooter was put into use in 2010.
Hà Nội’s Lý Nam Đế street is not known for having a bustling array of restaurant. In fact, the street is so quiet in the shades of ancient trees it has become a home to some of the country’s older residents. Hence my surprise at finding a new Korean grill named Daebak.
Let’s sample some flavours of spring with seared rougie and a touch of sweet berries. Enjoy!
On top of their regular charity work, police officers from the district of Mỹ Tú, in the southern province of Sóc Trăng, have added an extra duty to their daily routine: cooking up a hot meal for patients at the local hospital. Phương Hà reports.
Nguyễn Thanh Bình is a meteorologist who recently travelled to remote weather stations in the northern mountains of Việt Nam. This is her story.
Eight Vietnamese and Korean artists who were invited to display their works at the exhibition entitled Undefined Boundary which is being held at the Korean Cultural Centre in Việt Nam.
A shortage of capital and lack of technical assistance for farmers in the Central Highlands region are hampering efforts to replace old, unproductive trees on coffee farms. Bồ Xuân Hiệp reports.
The teacher found his absence “heart-wrenching.” He knew that absence from the classroom now could lead to an absence of decent livelihood opportunities.
An auto mechanic working on a mountain pass is very proactive about assisting accident victims, leaving his number on the roadside as a hotline that people can call, Văn Phương reports
Louis Armstrong once said “if you have to ask what jazz is, you’ll never know.” Luckily for Hanoians, they now have a chance to find out, without causing too much offence to Satchmo.
with executive chef Vũ Anh Đức from Sheraton Hanoi Hotel
It’s a pity that some famous Vietnamese people going abroad prefer using clothes made outside the country. They lose the opportunity to promote Vietnamese clothing.
Having grilled veal and a veal hotpot in an open space overlooking the Red River hits all the spots, Mộc Miên enthuses
Coach of Viet Nam's national female gymnastics team, Nguyen Thi Thanh Thúy, has been training young gymnasts since 1993. For more than 23 years, Thúy has seen many of her outstanding athletes go on to success at regional and world tournaments. Thanh Nga talks to her about her life and career.
If one was to visit the commune of Dan Luc, and ask for Pham Ngoc Chieng, every local would have something to say about the 65-year-old veteran who drives around on his motorbike playing his own radio news. Thuy Linh reports.
A popular restaurant in picturesque Ninh Bình Province serves two popular specialties with several homemade touches. Thanh Ha tries it out
with executive chef Vũ Anh Đức from Sheraton Hanoi Hotel
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Brunei was not on my list until this year, when I was offered the opportunity to be a delegate for the Young South East Asian Leaders Initiative (YSEALI) programme on Eco-Entrepreneurship last month. It was a pleasant, and very green, getaway.
Last year’s historic drought devastated crops and caused serious losses for farmers in the Mekong Delta. This year, authorities are restructuring crops, building dykes and erecting sluices in anticipation of continued weather changes.
Artisan Nguyễn Văn Công has dedicated his life to preserving the ancient craft of embroidery, and has made a name for himself as a master of painting with thread. Trung Hiếu reports.
