A traditional martial art for modern minds

Bình Định martial art has been handed down for hundreds of years since the 15th century. Military generals under the Tây Sơn regime (1778-1802) developed it to train their soldiers to fight foreign invaders.

Vĩnh Long promotes 'hát bội'

Vĩnh Long plans to develop 'hát bội' into the province’s signature tourism product, contributing to preserving the art and introducing traditional theatrical performances to domestic and international tourists.

Seafood Casimir

With Chef de Cusine Vũ Anh Đức from Mövenpick Hotel Hanoi Centre

The battle of Hill A1: a Vietnamese hero's account

Among the fiercest fights in the Battle of Điện Biên Phủ was the assault on Hill A1 (identified as Strongpoint Eliane 2 by the French), a heavily fortified outpost that Commander-in-chief General Võ Nguyên Giáp described as "the key" to breaking the French "Hedgehog".

Điện Biên Phủ a hotbed of historical tourism

Điện Biên Phủ Victory Museum, A1 Hill relics, and Mường Phăng, where the Command Headquarters of the Việt Nam People's Army was located during the Battle of Điện Biên Phủ, are notable places for visitors to witness the stories behind the famous battle.

Điện Biên Province's mouthwatering delicacies

Điện Biên not only attracts tourists with its historical sites and 19 local ethnic groups, but also through its unique cuisine. The delicacies can be found at Nam Hồng Restaurant and other restaurants at Ten A and Ten B villages, Thanh Xương Commune.

Ex-diplomat's memories of the 1954 Geneva peace talks

Colonel Hà Văn Lâu said that the Điện Biên Phủ victory held immense significance and greatly influenced the diplomatic efforts of the Democratic Republic of Việt Nam in Geneva, giving the Vietnamese delegation a victorious position in negotiation.

Việt Nam's 'King of bomb disposal'

Cao Xuân Thọ, who is hailed as one of the Vietnamese “Kings of bomb disposal” during the resistance war against the French, still remembers the brutal days spent alongside his comrades on the battlefield in Điện Biên Phủ.

Croque monsieur

With the chief of the chefs, Shardul Kulkarni, executive chef of Sheraton Saigon Grand Opera Hotel.

Young Vietnamese rapper creating viral hits

Pháo, also known as Pháo Northside, whose real name is Nguyễn Diệu Huyền, has showcased exceptional skills in fast-flow rap and talent in songwriting, which earned her second place in the competition.

Fly To Sky contributes to building a better Việt Nam

Lê Văn Phúc, a 22-year-old university student from Gia Lai Province, has founded a non-profit organisation dedicated to alleviating social problems in Việt Nam that focuses on five main aspects: clean energy and sustainable environment, social security, financial support, community healthcare, and culture and education.

Vietnamese cinema faces tough challenges

Many Vietnamese filmmakers said that previously, raising funds for Vietnamese films was difficult, but now, after the COVID-19 pandemic, finding funds for film production has become even harder in the overall challenging situation.

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