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Uruguayan artist enhances cultural ties

Uruguayan painter Yandi Monardo is participating in a workshop in the framework of the Arts for the World Project hosted by Los Cabos Art Gallery and the Uruguayan embassy in Hà Nội.

Chàm Islands target ‘zero waste’

The islands, including eight islets with a total of 2,400 inhabitants, are the first location in Việt Nam to successfully promote the non-use of plastic bags and the ‘3Rs’ (reduce, reuse and recycle) programmes since it was recognised as a world biosphere reserve site by UNESCO from 2009.

Stewed beef ribs served with phở noodle in stone bowl

With Executive Chef Vũ Hữu Bình from Novotel Suites Hanoi

Mê Linh flowers as colourful tourist destination

Authorities of Hà Nội's Mê Linh District plan to develop it into a sustainable eco-tourism destination with the largest flower market in the north.

Phở Chào adds twists to traditional cuisine

A handful of phở shops have appeared on the map of the Michelin Guide, including Phở Chào, a family-run eatery selling authentic and fusion phở dishes and other varieties from northern Vietnamese cuisine.

Young woman weaves brighter future

Phạm Thị Y Hòa aims to raise awareness about Hrê handloom fabric, and preserve the weaving craft as an indispensable cultural aspect of their lives and also as a source of income for her community.

Craft village preserves art of silversmithing

Renowned for its rich tradition of high craftsmanship, Định Công silvercraft village has thrived for 1,500 years. However, it now faces the challenge of disappearing.

Sound director launches vision fund for Vietnamese filmmakers

After 13 years in the film making profession, Tiikerie Pham plans to establish a fund to enable young filmmakers to make a global impact.

Crème Brulée

With Patissiere Nga Trần, the baking queen of Sheraton Saigon Hotel & Towers

The pilot's path: advice and insights

Mạch Thị Thùy Khanh, a female pilot at Pacific Airlines, believes meticulousness and discipline in both personal and professional life have been key factors contributing to her success as a pilot, a high-risk and highly responsible profession.

Stay calm at this serene mountain restaurant

Thọ Quang Restaurant – an all-day-dining outlet - offers enchanting food with beautiful interior décor.

Tree bark transformed into attractive landscape pictures

Lê Hoàng Nhân has dedicated himself to creating these 'bark pictures' for over 15 years. His artworks evoke emotions, provoke contemplation, and invite viewers on a journey through the typical landscapes and narratives of the southwestern region.

Explore untouched islands in Kiên Giang Province

Near Phú Quốc Island in the southeastern province of Kiên Giang, Nam Du and Hòn Sơn islands, with their blue sea and unique and delicious seafood, are attracting more and more tourists to come to admire their beauty.

Exploring Mỹ Sơn Sanctuary: a journey into ancient mysteries

Scattered throughout the site are many ancient relics of archaeological significance. Although few were left untouched by wartime destruction, they continue to beckon visitors to delve into the Champa narrative that spans centuries.

Pan-seared foie gras

With Executive Chef Dương Việt Anh of Hyatt Regency West Hanoi

The craft village that's keeping carpentry alive

Renowned for its rich tradition of carpentry, this village has been thriving since the Nguyễn Dynasty and continues to flourish as a prominent supplier of wooden products throughout the country.

Bamboo brilliance: creative vision turns sustainable material into high-end products

Thái Đăng Tiến's bamboo products business supports local residents to grow, take care of and harvest the bamboo while ensuring the safety of the environment.

Drug addicts build better lives from among the reeds

Wild reeds, considered it a kind of 'agricultural waste', can be used to make environmentally friendly straws and in nutritious food and drinks.

Sichuan in the city: welcome to flavour town

Sủi Cảo Đệ Nhất Đông Bắc [First-Class Northeastern Dumplings] is more than your average street side eatery. If there was ever proof that looks can be deceiving, this cacophony of flavours available on plastic tables and chairs is it.

Salt-making community boosts Sa Huỳnh heritage conservation

Local salt farmers have been building their own community-based tourism as an added value after years of successfully producing unique high-quality salt on the centuries-emerged field – part of the newly-recognised Sa Huỳnh National Special Heritage.