You're never too old to learn

If age and experience is anything to go by, these 'pupils' in Hà Nội really are top of the class. Once a week the elderly learners meet up to have English lessons. The silver-haired 'students' are living proof that it is never too old to learn.

High-tech farm promotes spirulina superfood

A high-tech agricultural cooperative in Quảng Ngãi Province has successfully debuted its first product made from spirulina, a type of blue-green algae that is used as a dietary supplement and viewed as a 'superfood' by health enthusiasts.

'Việt Nam is so dear to my heart': French author

Michel Bussi is a major figure in contemporary French literature due to the originality, unpredictability and extraordinary brilliance of his work. Many of his novels, including 'Don't Let Go', 'Black Water Lilies',  and 'The Other Mother', have been published in Việt Nam. He discusses his career and plans with Nguyễn Huy.

Pink lemon syrup

This sugary syrup is also a wonderful pick-me-up drink first thing in the morning.

Artist inspires love for traditional instrument

Nghiêm Thu is among the few musicians pursuing the traditional Vietnamese đàn tỳ bà (plucked four-string instrument) and one of the founding members of Cỏ Lạ Band, which has impressed audiences with their contemporary folk style.  She talks with Lương Hương.

Artisan unmasks traditional craft

Over the years, the craft of carving ritual wooden masks has gradually been lost. A Yứk from Ia Chim Commune in Kon Tum City is among the few men in the land still pursuing the ancient craft of his ancestors.

Try some tip-top teppanyaki

Teppanyaki Diamond in downtown Hà Nội offers fresh Japanese dishes grilled right in front of you by an exuberant Vietnamese host

Hearts on fire: novel revives events of 1968

The Tết Offensive, the assassinations of Martin Luther King and Robert Kennedy, and a social revolution in May, 1968 was an eventful year for Việt Nam, America and France.

Spicy Persimmon Muchim Salad

With Chef Jeong Kwan, winner of Asia's 50 Best Restaurants' prestigious Icon Award Asia 2022, and star of the award-winning Netflix series Chef's Table

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