After a near-death swimming incident, Nguyễn Ngọc Khánh realised he didn't know how to swim in natural water and decided to impart the swimming skills to as many people as possible. The experience has helped him find his life's mission
Gymnast Lê Thanh Tùng is heading to the 31st SEA Games with an achilles injury but still expects to defend Việt Nam's title in the team's all-round event.
Under the sweltering heat of Hà Hội, it's hard to resist the cooling allure of chè khúc bạch (white cube sweet soup).
with Chef Lê Đức Hải of Ngon Garden Restaurant in Hà Nội
The preparation is all but done. Việt Nam is ready for a safe and successful Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games 31) and expects to join hands to build a stronger Southeast Asia through this iconic sporting event.
Tuần Châu Island in Hạ Long City in the northern province of Quảng Ninh, is not only a famed tourism hub but also a successful host of regional and international sports events.
Huỳnh Thị Ngoan and Triệu Hán Minh are a special couple in Việt Nam’s basketball community. They have both been called to serve the national team at the 31st Southeast Asian Games. In their second Games, both are targeting gold medals if possible. Thanh Hà chats with them ahead of the regional biennial sporting festival.
In many ways Lường Thị Hồng Tươi, Hà Thị Huế and Cao Thị Tâm are similar. They have the same worries, loves, desires, and frailties, and have managed to take opportunities to earn money, support others and lead people in their community to improve their lives.
with Home cook Ngọc Nguyễn from the Cooking Island channel.
The people play a central role in the development of community-based tourism, and the local government also has a vital role. Bảo Khánh talks with the Chairman of the Việt Nam Community–based Tourism Association (VCTC) Phạm Hải Quỳnh about his views on sustainable tourism development
When I decided to stay at a resort by Long Beach, Cam Ranh Peninsula in the coastal province of Khánh Hòa, an Italian culinary experience was the last thing I expected. Actually, a seafood restaurant makes sense. So, I was surprised when I found La Casa Restaurant at Alma Resort.
Aware of obstacles ahead, HCM City remains focused on recovery fundamentals: supporting businesses, improving infrastructure, further streamlining administration and improving human resources. Bồ Xuân Hiệp reports
Fifty years on, the heroic Second Battle of Quảng Trị is much remembered. The battle, sometimes named Operation Lam Sơn 72, raged for 81 days from June 28 to September 16, 1972.
After six years pursuing photography, Phạm Huy Trung has received more than 50 prestigious awards at home and abroad. His photos not only bring out the beauty of Việt Nam but also highlight the country's culture and tourism. Thành Nhân talks to Trung about his journey.
After one year of complete shut down due to the pandemic, I was glad to find out the Lê Art restaurant is back to business again. A fine dining restaurant located by Hà Nội's Museum of Fine Arts, the restaurant has a large lawn and garden.
Sơn Đoòng, the world's largest cave, caught our attention about 10 years ago. When magnificent photos of the cave were taken by members of the British Caving Association and other visitors, I felt great pride as a Vietnamese.
When visiting Huỳnh Hữu Lộc’s wooden house in the early morning, you can see a Buddha statue in a mysterious dark-blue colour preserved solemnly at the centre of the house. But as the sun gets higher, that dark-blue changes to pale yellow at noon, then to puce as the sun goes down.
with Home cook Tara Nu from TARA's Recipes channel
Đỗ Minh Phương, 38, of HCM City is excited as she prepares the documents needed to apply for visas for her family to travel to France this summer.
Young artists in HCM City are being encouraged to hone their performance skills in classes taught by People’s Artist Thanh Tuấn, a veteran cải lương (reformed opera) actor.
