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Singing with soul: Thanh Thụy’s revival of old hits

Stir-fried crab with garlic chilli

With head chef Giang at Li Bai Cantonese Restaurant, Sheraton Saigon Hotel

Memories of the historic Paris Peace Accords

50 years ago, on January 27, 1973, the Paris Peace Accords were signed, forming a key turning point in the Vietnamese people’s resistance war against the US. Việt Nam News reporter Vũ Thu Hà spoke with former Deputy Prime Minister Vũ Khoan, who was present at the historic event.

Fancy food with the Midas touch

There's no defining line about how much gold is enough to assert wealth and class.

Artist welcomes New Year with 2,023 feline statuettes

Sculptor Nguyễn Tấn Phát's collection includes 2,023 feline statuettes, meticulously crafted from jackfruit wood and covered with lacquer, or from laterite, the indigenous materials of the artist’s hometown.

Gỏi Bưởi – Vietnamese Tết Special Salad for Lunar New Year

With Executive Chef Nguyễn Phi Công from Mai House Saigon Hotel

UNFPA concert promotes young musical talents

Vũ Cẩm Tú and Phùng Hoài Thu were both stars playing solos at a concert co-held by Việt Nam National Symphony Orchestra (VNSO) and the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) last month, aiming to raise public awareness and enhance the value of girls in society.

Tuna Nicoise Salad

With Executive Chef Nguyễn Văn Nguyên of Crowne Plaza Vinh Yen City Centre

Hà Nội's coolest coffeehouses for creatives

Hà Nội is home to a plethora of cafes where visitors may unwind with a drink and participate in painting classes. Some of our recommendations may become your new go-tos.

The glass noodles village on the Nhuệ River

Approaching the Tết (Lunar New Year festival), which falls on January 22 this year, the whole village in Hà Nội suburb's Thanh Oai District have been busy producing glass noodles, found in dishes from soups, stir-fries to hot pots across Việt Nam during the spring festival.

Vietnamese chef brings French cuisine to Việt Nam

Vietnamese people are now having the chance to enjoy many culinary styles. Therefore, cooking has become an art and becoming a chef has been recoganised in the country. Many young people are now choosing to become a chef.

Revitalising Ví-Giặm folk singing

Ví, with its 15 tunes, and Giặm, with its eight airs, are forms of alternate folk songs that were traditionally sung without musical accompaniment while people were working. The songs reflect the work, culture and feelings of people in the central coastal region.

Sa Huỳnh relics recognised as special heritage

The Government's decision once again proves the importance of the preservation of culture and heritage in the central coastal provinces, mapping out sustainable development in the near future.

Sơn Đồng craft village hectic as 'Tết' approaches

The village, which is located in the suburban district of Hoài Đức about 20km from the city centre, is famous for its meticulous products made of wood, mainly worshipping objects, including statues of Buddha and deities.

Sous vide grilled chicken with ambarella leave sauce

With Head Chef Hào Nguyễn of Senté Restaurant

Đa Sỹ village forges ahead for Tết

The Lunar New Year is approaching, and the sounds of steel and iron from beating hammers resound throughout Đa Sỹ. Coal furnaces here burn all day to serve people during Tết.

Creativity and courage take centre stage

Director of Hà Nội Drama Theatre, People's Artist Trung Hiếu, tells reporter Khúc Hồng Thiện why artistic bravery and being creative are critical to theatre and the performing arts.

Yên Tử provides country's finest Buddhist pilgrimage

Among the most sacred spiritual travel destinations, the Yên Tử Complex, which spans three provinces, has become the trip everyone needs to make in a lifetime.

Restaurants for a perfect New Year's Eve celebration

Whether you're planning a small, intimate gathering or a massive bash for all of your friends and family, you'll be able to choose the perfect venue among the many local restaurants to host your New Year's Eve celebration in style.

Unique treasures represent the nation's essence

The An Biên Treasures, owned by Hải Phòng-based businessman Trần Đình Thăng, have been certified as a valuable private collection by experts from the Việt Nam Culture Heritage Association.

Hà Nội's insect-loving answer to Ant-Man

Bùi Ngọc Cường might appear to be an ordinary Hà Nội-based office worker, but he has made a name for himself with an unlikely hobby: raising ants as pets.