Old-world charm of HCM City’s churches

Though born in a Buddhist family in HCM City, I began to visit Catholic churches regularly for two reasons: my adoption of my godparents’ religious beliefs and my admiration for French colonial architecture.

 

Nimble fingers do a village proud

Văn Lâm Village is set to become a cultural landmark simply by preserving its traditional embroidery and lace trades, reports Bùi Quỳnh Hoa.

A head for business, a heart for culture

Nguyễn Việt Loan Foster returned to native Hà Nội after a long stay abroad and used her multicultural and entrepreneurial background  to good effect. Now she has become the poster woman for luxury tourism that promotes deeper cultural experiences and understanding

Under a banyan, Hưng Yên recalls its martyrs

The Red River Delta province of Hưng Yên held a ceremony last Saturday to commemorate some 1,145 resistance soldiers and people killed by the French and their henchmen during their re-colonisation of Viet Nam

Shrimp Pomelo Salad

If you get bored with saturated fat food, why don’t try a cool flavour with light sour pomelo, sweet prawn and the harmony of sugar, lime juice, chilli and fish sauce? The dish surely arouses your taste buds and stimulate new sensations!

An online rendezvous for book lovers

Only nine months after tramdoc.vn was created, it has attracted a large number of fans. Many enthusiasts are attracted by articles which recommend good books to read and summarise the interesting books written by authors from all over the world.

Mixing things up for a living, and how!

Award-winning bartender Phạm TiếnTiếp has scripted an impressive rags-to-riches story to emerge as a champion bartender, and currently, a Master of Mixology. His life is one of challenges, surprises and determination, he tells Thúy Hằng.

What’s cooking? A lot of things, actually

A catering trend is blowing new winds across Điện Thọ Commune in Quảng Nam Province, empowering women, creating off-farm jobs and spreading prosperity. Thiên Thanh has the story.

Offshore doctors persevere against tall odds

Bạch Long Vĩ is Việt Nam’s remotest island in the Gulf of Tonkin. This spells daunting hardship, especially for doctors and other medical staff stationed there, which means they are constantly challenged to think and act outside the box.

Paris fashion guru says be “new and daring”

Journalist-turned-fashion guru Jean Paul Cauvin has been involved in the process of making Vietnam International Fashion Week (VIFW) in Việt Nam since day one. He gives his insight about the show and other perspectives of designing garments. He spoke to Inner Sanctum before leaving Hà Nội for Paris.

Fidel Castro a symbol of VN-Cuba friendship

As thousands of Cubans gathered to say a final goodbye to Fidel Castro, the island’s former leader and national hero, another country half way across the world also shared their sorrow at the passing of one of the modern world’s most distinguished revolutionary icons.

Remembering Fidel’s unwavering support

Fidel Castro, a great leader of the Cuban people, has always been a figure of great influence, a symbol of a persistent fight for national independence and people's prosperous life.

Mystic experience made me a believer

Internationally acclaimed French and Belgian author Eric-Emmanuel Schmitt recently came to Hà Nội where he met and discussed his passion for writing with his fans. The Goncourt-winning writer shares with Vương Bạch Liên his thoughts about his career and life.

 

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