Việt Nam News

Spaghetti alle vongole

With Chef Leonardo Fazioli at the Mediteraneo restaurant in Hà Nội

Ancient craters on 'mysterious volcanic island of Lý Sơn'

Experts see Lý Sơn and its geopark, formed by volcanoes from the prehistoric age, as an extremely rare "natural museum" of volcanic activities.

Volunteering to give love for a lifetime

Hoàng Hoa Trung and his co-workers have supported over 60,000 children, including hundreds of children in Cambodia and Kenya. Thanh Nga chats with him.

Keeper of the soul of old newspapers

Nguyễn Phi Dũng, 61, an information technology specialist, is known locally as the "keeper of the soul of newspapers" due to his massive collection of printed newspapers and journals.

Việt Nam's first historian proposed for world celebration

Lê Văn Hưu, who penned Đại Việt Sử Ký (Annals of Đại Việt), the first and most important work on Vietnamese history, has been honoured as an outstanding educator, a national cultural celebrity and a perfect personality.

Mediterraneo really is s-miles better than most

From the moment I arrived until the bill was paid I was warmly welcomed, and served, by one of, if not the, nicest servers I’ve ever encountered.

Việt Nam joins world community to conserve natural heritage

Since the country ratified the Convention on the Protection of World Cultural and Natural Heritage, eight of its cultural, natural, and mixed heritages have been added to the World Heritage list.

Photography brings women artists together

The Hải Âu Club is well-known as one of the most famous photography clubs in Việt Nam where women photographers learn and improve their skills and present beautiful photos of the country and people to the public.

National Book Award helps spread reading culture

The 5th National Book Awards wrapped up early this month. The top prize went to 'Hoàng Việt nhất thống dư địa chí' (The Geography Book of United Imperial Việt Nam).

Healthy quinoa salad

with Sous Chef Nguyễn Duy Anh of The Anam Resort in Cam Ranh

HCM City puts classical music revival on the anvil

In recent years, HCM City has paid increased attention to developing its classical music scene, aiming to elevate interest in the art among lay public and attract more international tourists.

Books honour Hoàng Sa (Paracels) fishermen

Journalist Lê Văn Chương has released the third volume of his three-part book entitled 'Như Cây Phong Ba Trên Đảo Hoàng Sa' (Stand Strong as the Phong Ba Tree on the Hoàng Sa Islands) after two previous volumes were published in 2013 and 2015.

Eat Thai-style Vietnamese food with an open mind

VT Nam nueng restaurant in Thailand is named after the owners ̣and their signature dish, nem lụi, a Vietnamese dish originating from the former royal city of Huế.

Hà Nội to revive glory days of ancient palace

A series of archaeological excavations have been carried out at the Thăng Long Imperial Citadel since late 2002, and the precious complex has unearthed evidence from many millennia in Thăng Long – Hà Nội.

Tourists fall for autumn in Hà Nội

Hà Nội's autumn has inspired artists and writers to compose various pieces of art and writing for centuries. The romantic landscape of the city in this season has also lured tourists from across the globe.

Hà Nội to ease barriers to restoring historical relics

The restoration of relic sites, which have a history of hundreds to thousands of years, presents managers with challenges since they require urgent and specialised conservation.

Blueberry Panna Cotta

with Home cook Xuân Kiều Kado

Ming’s new chef presents full-flavoured creations

Chinese chef Ooi Kar Kim has unveiled a new menu featuring more than 100 traditional and fusion dishes of two major Chinese cuisines – Cantonese and Sichuan.