Việt Nam News

Don’t miss out the authentic Chao tom - shrimp mousse wrap sugarcane, coming from the central of Vietnam, prepared by Chef Cuong from JW Marriott Hotel Hanoi.

Here and there in the ancient town of Hội An, food delicacies offer an insight into local culinary art and culture. Hoài Nam reports

Hoàng Khải is the owner of Khaisilk, a leading Vietnamese silk brand. Võ Lệ Hồng speaks with him at his imposing Tajmasago Castle hotel.

The sight of people crawling along Da Nang beach on their stomachs in the early morning draws the attention of passers-by. It is all part of the novel free exercise classes being run by 33-year-old Do Quang Anh to improve his community’s health. Thanh Tran reports.

Vietnamese designer Võ Việt Chung recently received two awards, Designer of the Year and Best International Designer, from the Fashion Forward programme in the US for his contribution to world fashion. He speaks with Võ Lệ Hồng after returning from New York.

Both the Government and locals working with a USAID project are mapping out potential sources of disaster so that communities can prepare for potential calamities better in the future. Hà Nguyễn reports.

For those seeking the nostalgia of traditional home cooking, you need go no further than Hỉ Villa Restaurant in Đà Nẵng. Sitting in the shade of mango trees next to the ocean, you can eat traditional food from any part of Việt Nam. Hoài Nam reports.

As part of their social initiatives, Family Medical Practice Vietnam and the Embassy of Israel in Việt Nam have co-organised free medical checkups and treatment camps for needy residents of nine communes in Kon Plông from September 11-18.

A must try for the new season! The dish is brought to you by chef Morris from Hemispheres Steak and Seafood Grill restaurant.

Cave enthusiasts describe why the caves in Việt Nam are enchanting travellers from all over the world, and why it will trigger a tourism boom in the near future. Thuỳ Linh and Quỳnh Hoa report.

At the age of 75, artist Dương Văn Học, who is well known as a pioneer in contemporary solo puppetry in Việt Nam, is still busy performing, teaching and writing about puppetry and managing a small “puppetry museum” in the coastal city of Nha Trang in central Khánh Hòa Province.

Famous Vietnamese-French movie director Trần Anh Hùng marks his return after years working in silence premiering Eternite (Eternity) at cinemas from September 9. He talks with Minh Thu.

A fine dining surprise awaits hungry shoppers at 48 Bistro in HCM City's Crescent Mall

Now at the age of 85, veteran teacher Nguyễn Trà has devoted himself to teaching poor and disabled students for almost 25 years.

A group of high-school students within Hà Nội have got together to conduct Lọ Mọ, a project that aims to raise children's awareness of environmental protection and recycling.

At just 22, Anh is already the owner of Mito Sweets, a brand focusing on cakes, sweets and training. He’s also authored many magazine articles on how to make cakes.

Feijoada is a flavorful stew of beans with pork. This recipe is offered by Chef Desmond Carneiro of Riviera Restaurant.

This week, change your appetite with a new specialty, the hotel’s celebrated prawn pancake by chef Cường!