Việt Nam News

Homesick nationals, expatriates and locals alike with a taste for the heavyweight champion of cuisine that Italy undoubtedly is can rest easy in the knowledge they have a little slice of Tuscany on their doorstep.

Born and grew up in Bao Vinh township – an 18th century wharf just 8km east of Huế City – Phan Nữ Phước Hồng, 45, a college lecturer, revived her childhood memories by buying the house that had sheltered her three-generation family for 62 years.

Dr Lê Thái Hà, an economist and Managing Director of VinFuture Prize, is the only female Vietnamese scientist on Elsevier's list of the top 100,000 most influential scientists.

Taking advantage of the many resources and good weather, tourism activities in many localities in the Southeast and the Mekong River Delta continue to prosper and build momentum.

A giant wood bas-relief depicting a pastoral landscape has recently wowed the public with its elaborate designs.

The flow-like effect created by the hibiscus syrup and passion fruit juice in the cocktail Sông Cái Spirit is reminiscent of the flow of blood in the body.

Entering a bookshop, choosing a favourite title, and skimming through for as long as you want with some relaxing music gently playing in the background, without being frowned at by the shopkeeper. This is surely a dream for book lovers in Việt Nam.

A lunch time river cruise turns into a spiritual journey filled with history and much, much more

A disabled man based in the southern city of Cần Thơ, works hard every day to "breathe new life" into fabric with his miraculous paintings. It is hard to believe that the creator of thousands of paintings on shirts and áo dài (traditional dress) is a man who had to have one leg and both hands amputated.

With Chef Đào Anh Tuấn

Cultural and heritage tourism plans to sail new waters for sustainable growth

The "Journey 4.7 of cycling through Việt Nam" by Thanh Vũ carries an environmental message: Join hands to reduce, collect and recycle plastic waste. Her goal is to collect 47 tonnes of plastic waste.

The last female who had made arm cushions for the Huế royal court passed away at the age of 101

Kurrock, the first Vietnamese rock band in Japan, are winning both Vietnamese and Japanese rock enthusiasts’ hearts through their songs.

Yang Sing in Buôn Ma Thuột City is a great place to get dinner, try some authentic Êđê dishes, and mingle with the locals who are working to improve the Central Highlands' image as a top destination.

Seeing the vast potential for sales that promise many opportunities for fantasy writing talent to develop, some young writers have moved into the field and had initial success, but more efforts are needed to attract more readers.

Nguyễn Chí Ngoan recently established a name for himself when he won the Cricket Aspiration Awards 2020 with Rồi Nắng Cũng Lẻ Loi , a collection of short tales about children from Việt Nam's southwestern area who have physical flaws and have had a difficult life.

In recent years many workshops have sprung up in HCM City to help young people give vent to their creativity and artistry: They teach them how to make craft items such as scented candles, soaps and pottery.