A tasy tour of Hà Nội Pa tê

Though pâté is originally a French word, it has become part of the Vietnamese vocabulary and is broken into two single-syllable words: pa tê. 

Stuffed Siamese duck stew

Conveniently located on the beautiful campus of Bách Khoa, the University of Science and Technology, Nấm Cafe serves the best of traditional cuisine cooked up by Thu Lương, a journalist by profession.

Composer Minh Đạo: Each work must be a phenomenon

After two shows at Hà Nội Tuổi trẻ (Youth) Theatre in Hà Nội in March, 'Sóng the Musical' was a hit with audiences in Việt Nam. Conductor Minh Đạo, who composed music, talks to Minh Thu about his work in music

Young woodcarver puts modern twist on traditional craft

Quảng Nam Province in central Việt Nam is a magnet for tourists with its ancient yellow wooden houses on the banks of the Thu Bồn River in Hội An City. Yet, very few know it is home to skillfully carved miniatures of Japanese and Hollywood animation characters.

Hanging by a thread

Using embroidery thread, round wooden board, nails and algorithms, Lê Văn Mạnh can produce a person's portrait in seven hours.

S’Tiêng women weave brighter future

Even though industrial fabric is increasingly popular among S'Tiêng ethnic minority in the southern province of Bình Phước, local women and authorities have been making great efforts to preserve their traditional craft – handloom weaving.

Quảng Nam goes green for National Year of Tourism

Quảng Nam Province in central Việt Nam is pivoting towards a green tourism strategy that will focus on recycling, environmentally-friendly waste treatment, organic food, 'zero single-use plastics' and lower emissions.

Muay Thai legend seeks missing title at SEA Games

Muay Thai fighter Nguyễn Trần Duy Nhất has won the world championship titles eight times, seven in combat competitions and one in performance. But he has never topped the Southeast Asian Games podium. Ahead of the upcoming Games, which will be his fifth, Thanh Hà spoke to him about his preparation.

Đồng Đậu ancient culture set for preservation

The historical and cultural values of the Đồng Đậu archaeological site in the northern province of Vĩnh Phúc will be further promoted thanks to a project to build the site into an archaeological park.

Hà Nội moves to enhance agricultural tourism

To boost sustainable tourism development, the People’s Committee of Hà Nội has planned to develop an agricultural and rural tourism plan in tandem with building new-style rural areas in 2022–2025.

Shipwreck treasure lures tourists to central Quảng Ngãi

When visiting the central province of Quảng Ngãi, tourists not only have a chance to marvel at the beautiful beaches along the coast but can also see thousands of incredible antiques from ancient shipwrecks at the provincial museum.

Winner, winner, chicken dinner

Whether it’s for a plate of sizzling chicken, a refreshing cider or two, or even a fancy cocktail, Hanoi Cider House is a laid-back bar-come-restaurant that’s sure to be a hit with friends and family alike.

'Forbes under 30' chef puts Vietnamese restaurant on world map

A few years ago, a young Vietnamese university student in Finland who didn’t know how to use a kitchen knife, challenged himself in the best Michelin-starred restaurants in Scandinavia. He then returned home and opened the first Vietnamese tasting menu restaurant.

The love market where you can meet your ex

Believed to date back more than 100 years, the Khâu Vai Love Market usually takes place accompanied by a festival that includes cultural activities of various ethnic minorities.

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