Hội An restores heritage for longer life

Built in the 18th century, the one-storey wooden structure Quân Thắng house in the Old Quarter of Hội An has sheltered eight generations of the family of Thái Quân Thắng – a tradesman from Fujian, China, who settled in Hội An – and has become a favourite destination since the Old Quarter was recognised as a UNESCO world heritage site in 1999.

Boy with cerebral palsy strives to inspire others

Nguyễn Đức Thuận, a second-year student at VNU Hà Nội-University of Engineering and Technology, was one of six people honored at the Việt Nam Glory event held in Hà Nội in the category of outstanding personalities.

Cat lovers feline fine in Việt Nam

As living standards have risen, the Vietnamese have taken to keeping more breeds of cats from overseas, many of which cost a lot and require much care.

Couple in seventies rewrite travel rulebook

Mong Phước Minh, 74 and his wife, Nguyễn Thị Ngọc Cúc, 70, from Long Xuyên City, An Giang Province have completed hundreds of trips at home and abroad. These trips are like a spiritual medicine to help them stay healthy and happy.

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.

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.

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

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.

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