Việt Nam News

Việt Nam has great potential in developing its handicraft industry - the wide range of materials of an agricultural country, the high skills of artisans that have been fostered through generations, and the cultural diversity of the 54 ethnic communities all play a big part, says Lê Bá Ngọc, vice chairman of the Việt Nam Handicraft Exporters Association (Vietcraft).

Việt Nam’s culture and history are as rich as its food, its future as bright as the smile on Chef Peter’s face as he embraces the opportunity to engage with diners, explaining the ingenuity and intention of the culinary journey through the country upon which they’re embarking.

Artist Đỗ Xuân Tuyển has been recreating images of the homeland, wishing to spread the love for the homeland, the sense of community, and the bond of family, especially as these emotional values are gradually fading away as society develops.

Đỗ Thu Hương is making paper lanterns to bring traditional values back into contemporary society, and is constantly experimenting and developing more exquisite products made with artisanal paper.

In boosting ‘green’ tourism, the central province of Quảng Nam has introduced the Silk Sense Hội An River Resort as the first ‘zero plastic waste’ destination to expand its sustainable hospitality brand.

With Head Chef Tiến Trần of Senté Restaurant

3C Roastery offers a delightful range of coffee styles amid a warm and inviting space.

The Nguồn Phước Protestant Rehabilitation Centre on the outskirts of Hà Nội is helping chronic drug users kick out the habit through faith.

Trầm Hương has been silently following the footsteps of heroes, soldiers, and hero mothers to find inspiration for her books.

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.

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.

With Executive Chef Vũ Hữu Bình from Novotel Suites Hanoi

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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