Chàm Islands introduce tree bark hammock weaving craft

Craft and eco-tourism have merged on the Chàm Islands, located off the coast of the ancient town of Hội An. Visitors to the islands can now have hands-on experience in weaving a hammock using strings taken from tree barks.

Coconut shells repurposed as stunning jewellery

Nguyễn Băng Nhi converts wasted coconut shell pieces into beautiful and valuable jewellery, favoured by the market. She is currently the owner of a brand specialising in handicraft products made from coconut shells quite famous in the province.

Hà Nội's coffee shops promoting greener living

Bottle decorations, car tyre chairs and light bulbs made from discarded containers are just a few examples of how recycled coffee shops collect seemingly useless objects to create a one-of-a-kind space that is reminiscent of childhood but very creative.

Photographer snaps up endless awards

Photographer Vũ Đức Hải participated in 368 international photo contests in more than 70 countries on five continents, having 6,354 works exhibited and winning 1,128 prizes, including 290 gold medals in less than two years.

Ancient civilisation lifts Quảng Ngãi tourism

The recognition of the Sa Huỳnh relic site not only brings pride to the Quảng Ngã populace, but also opens new opportunities for tourism promotion, turning the province into a hotspot on the national tourist map.

New doc showcases clash of education and customs

The film Children Of The Mist explores the clash between traditional customs and education through the story of an ethnic Mông teenage girl named Di in the northern province of Lào Cai.

Hà Nội’s little slice of Tuscany

Homesick nationals, expatriates and locals alike with a taste for the heavyweight champion of cuisine that Italy undoubtedly is can rest easy in the knowledge they have a little slice of Tuscany on their doorstep.

Lecturer regains ancestral home on nostalgia trip

Born and grew up in Bao Vinh township – an 18th century wharf just 8km east of Huế City – Phan Nữ Phước Hồng, 45, a college lecturer, revived her childhood memories by buying the house that had sheltered her three-generation family for 62 years.

Female scientist advocate for gender equality

Dr Lê Thái Hà, an economist and Managing Director of VinFuture Prize, is the only female Vietnamese scientist on Elsevier's list of the top 100,000 most influential scientists.

Southern tourist trade steadily recovers

Taking advantage of the many resources and good weather, tourism activities in many localities in the Southeast and the Mekong River Delta continue to prosper and build momentum.

Sông Cái Spirit

The flow-like effect created by the hibiscus syrup and passion fruit juice in the cocktail Sông Cái Spirit is reminiscent of the flow of blood in the body.

Bookmarked: self-service shop draws in book lovers

Entering a bookshop, choosing a favourite title, and skimming through for as long as you want with some relaxing music gently playing in the background, without being frowned at by the shopkeeper. This is surely a dream for book lovers in Việt Nam.

Disabled artist turns áo dài into unique paintings

A disabled man based in the southern city of Cần Thơ, works hard every day to "breathe new life" into fabric with his miraculous paintings. It is hard to believe that the creator of thousands of paintings on shirts and áo dài (traditional dress) is a man who had to have one leg and both hands amputated.

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