Soup for the soul from southern Việt Nam

The broth of Út Còi’s signature bánh canh ghẹ (crab thick rice noodle soup) is thicker than you’d expect from a Vietnamese noodle soup. It’s clear and thickened with tapioca, creating a texture similar to the classic American-Chinese sweet and sour soup.

Once-imprisoned advisor speaks on reform

This year marks the 30th anniversary of the Đổi Mới renewal process. These reforms have been possible thanks to concerted efforts by the people of Việt Nam — and of course those living overseas. Bùi Kiến Thành, a naturalised US citizen, who returned to Việt Nam after Đổi Mới began, has spent the last 25 years giving advice to the country’s policy-makers and executives. He spoke with Nguyễn Mỹ Hà  about his experiences.

Young woman runs deserts to raise funds

26 year old Vietnamese woman Vũ Phương Thanh will take part in the Four Deserts Grand Slam, crossing1,000kms across four deserts in one calendar year, beginning from May 1.

City student heads to Brazil as youth leader

Nguyễn Lâm Thảo Tâm, a 10th grade student from HCM City was chosen from more than 7,000 Vietnamese students to join the Education First’s Youth Leadership Forum in Brazil in August. She speaks to Hà Nguyễn.

Craft training helps people with disabilities

Suffering from Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI) since her birth has not stopped Nguyễn Thị Thu Thương, 33, from becoming a director of a vocational training centre for handicapped people.

Teacher dedicates life to village children

Village teacher Hoàng Thị Hương's duties extend far beyond the classroom. Her working day begins at 5am, when she prepares her lessons and travels to the homes of her students to bring them to school. Phượng Vũ reports.

Beef In Panang Curry

This and next week, Nguyện and his talented team promise to spice up your taste buds with authentic Thai and Chinese delicacies at Mangosteen Restaurant. These include Thai som tam salad and Thai tom kha gai and Chinese’s malahaize, tofu skin roll, black pepper beef, fried tiger prawn and summer delight.

Consumers organise to support safe food

Scandals related to contaminated and unsafe food in recent years have become an issue of major public concern as consumers fear the health consequences. Bồ Xuân Hiệp reports.   

Bamboo car gives ’green’ rides through Hội An

Having succeeded with a bamboo bicycle design and production, local craftsman Võ Tấn Tân is now keen on producing the first ever bamboo electric car. It has everything to do with his passion for bamboo and making a greener Hội An city.

Student with disabilities starts library at rural school

Poor children living in Phú Thọ Province’s Thanh Ba District believe that only books can open a door to the world. To improve the situation, a disabled student at the Thanh Ba 1 Secondary School works hard every day on his computer to encourage people to donate books to Thanh Ba students.

Artists head to hospital as music cures

A project called “Bringing music to hospitals” has promoted music as a tool to reduce hospital patients’ pain and relieve stress among medical staff.

Japanese poetry inspires young researcher

The oldest existing collection of Japanese poetry charmed Nguyễn Anh Tuấn, 24, that he made a research about it. The research received the Inoue Yasushi Award 2016, that honours foreign individuals who have performed outstanding research on Japanese literature.

Director making a name for VN action flicks

Truy Sát (Tracer), the latest film by Cường Ngô (born Ngô Quốc Cường), will hit theatres on April 22. Cường spoke with Minh Thu about the filming process and his desire to put Vietnamese action cinema back in the spotlight.

Vietnamese lacquer art takes on the world

International exhibitions are starting to take in Vietnamese lacquer art pieces, evidence that the art form is gaining a presence in the global creative community. Lương Thu Hương reports.

Salmon with a Vietnamese take

Salmonoid, an elegant eatery complete with a dreamy balcony, presents its fresh, well cooked salmon in an array of Vietnamese-style dishes. Mộc Miên reports.

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