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More than man's best friend: four-legged heroes

Cơ Tu ethnic group promotes A Riêu chilli brand

This very hot pepper is now a key source of income, through sales and tours, for the people living in Đông Giang in the central province of Quảng Nam.

Director pioneers AI in music video production

AI has been increasingly applied in the global entertainment industry, supporting artists in creating impressive works. Following this trend, Vietnamese singers are investing more in music videos that utilise AI, hoping to capture public attention.

Cultural tourism soars on youth-driven uptick

Việt Nam's rich tapestry of traditional crafts, festivals and diverse cuisine is a treasure trove for cultural tourism development.

Scientist creates app to fight Alzheimer's

Inner Sanctum spoke with Dr Hà Thị Thanh Hương, one of the 10 Outstanding Young Vietnamese Faces of 2023, about her efforts as a scientist.

Fig salad with baby clams

With sous chef Võ Nguyên Phúc from Mặn Mòi fine dining restaurant.

Mid-Autumn toy village strives to keep tradition alive

Today, the craft of making traditional toys in Ông Hảo craft village has been maintained by a few local households, mostly by artisans aged from 50.

Divers keep coral reefs free from rubbish

Đà Nẵng Free Diving group has attracted more than 40 amateur and professional divers, who regularly participate in the cleaning of coral reefs.

Quinoa and Arugula Salad

With Chef de Partie Đỗ Văn Đại from Mövenpick Hotel Hanoi Centre

IUCN Green List status impacts Việt Nam’s protected areas

In Việt Nam, two conservation areas including Cát Tiên National Park and Vân Long Wetland Nature Reserve are recognised on the IUCN Green List, along with seven project sites participating in the IUCN Green List programme.

Nation shows grit, hope and togetherness amid historic flooding

The spirit of solidarity and mutual support of the Vietnamese people has once again been demonstrated, as floods and landslides continue to batter localities.

Vĩnh Hưng Tower ruin, last vestige of Óc Eo Culture

The tower was recognised as a "National Architectural Heritage site" by the Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism in 1992, and as a "Special National Heritage site" this year by the Government.

'Mermaid diving' attracts the young

Mermaid diving is essentially free diving without using scuba tanks. Divers hold their breath entirely throughout the diving process.

Bamboo legacy: the struggle to preserve Phú Vinh’s exquisite wicker dish-covers

These dish-covers, woven from thousands of rattan wickers as fine as silk threads, were originally designed to cover food trays, but are now cherished as valuable decorative pieces in homes.

Engineer leaves corporate path to digitise hometown agriculture

Leveraging the knowledge and skills he had gained, Đặng Dương Minh Hoàng courageously implemented science and technology solutions to elevate his family's agricultural products to new heights.

Wild Mushroom Risotto

With Head Chef Nam Nguyên of Hemispheres Steak & Seafood Grill Restaurant, selected by Michelin 2023 & 2024 at Sheraton Hanoi Hotel

Phú Yên diversifies products to attract tourists

To diversify tourism products, Phú Yên province is actively connecting traditional craft villages and promoting local cultural values to create experiential tourism tours.

Lights, camera, collaboration: fostering Việt Nam's film industry

Through the language of cinema, Việt Nam wants to widely introduce international friends to a prosperous country, the diversity in cultural identity, as well as the hospitality of the Vietnamese people

Video producer finds success beyond comfort zone

Nguyễn Siêu, the only Vietnamese working in video marketing for HBO, credits his success to hard work, perseverance, and putting in 200-300 per cent more effort than his local peers.

Braised Baby Lobster with Vermicelli and Truffle Oil

With Executive Sous Chef Nguyễn Kim Lan from Pan Pacific Hanoi

Đồng Nai plans to create heritage trail

The Biên Hoà – Đồng Nai Heritage Trail aims to create a tourism product imbued with the province’s history and culture, and preserve and promote its cultural and historical heritage.