An inspiration amid the online noise

From her first vlog 4 years ago sharing study abroad matters for young students, Giang Ơi’s Youtube channel has evolved to foster over 1.3 million of subscribers on Youtube. Her contents consistently set out to help people find balance, create more value, happiness and satisfaction in their own lives. 

HCM City to develop nightlife

More nighttime tourism services would help extend tourists’ length of stay and spending in HCM City, experts have recommended.

The long walk to a gold medal

Nguyễn Thành Ngưng has become a familiar name in Việt Nam’s walking scene, having won gold in the men’s 20km event at the National Athletics Championship for the last 11 years. He was also one of the first walkers in Southeast Asia to make it to the Olympics. He spoke with Thanh Nga.

The future of teaching is here today

Meet Trí Nhân – Việt Nam’s first ever fully functional artificial intelligence (AI) robot. And this hunk of metal could soon be coming to a classroom near you.

Fostering the ‘soul’ of Mường culture

Artisan Phạm Thị Tắng in the north-central province of Thanh Hóa’s Ngọc Lặc District has indeed been a major influence in restoring, preserving, and promoting the Pồn Pôông, or Chơi Hoa, Festival, which has been recognised as a national intangible cultural heritage of the Mường.

Old craft trade given a new lift

A young businesswoman decided to name her wicker bags “Share Happy Hanoi”, aiming to make customers happy with nicely designed bags meticulously crafted by disadvantaged people and weaving artisans.

Vietnamese green thumb in Frankfurt

In a small garden on the outskirts of Frankfurt am Main, a city in western Germany, a variety of flowers are in full bloom. It is the work of Vũ Thái Hà, who holds a master’s degree in Education from the Goethe Frankfurt am Main University and is now working in the country’s education sector.

Playing the artistic long game

The latest works of artist Nguyễn Linh at an ongoing exhibition in Hà Nội expresses well the endless creativity he’s brought to light during his 40 years with brush in hand.

Festive fare at a Hà Nội icon

The 120-year-old Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi is presenting a special programme for the season featuring numerous dining options.

Looking to the past throughout life

History professor Nguyễn Quang Ngọc has been honoured as one among ten exemplary citizens of the capital city in 2020. He talks to Ngô Minh about the passion and devotion in researching history.

Creating magic with words on a page

Poet Nguyễn Quang Thiều has been acting as a bridge linking Vietnamese writers with their foreign counterparts, and has organised many international literary events at home.

Rebuilding homes is also rebuilding lives

Four storms, including typhoons Molave and Goni, triggered floods and landslides that devastated central provinces in Việt Nam from October to December, with 249 people either killed or missing and 11,700 houses damaged or destroyed. People in hard-hit mountainous areas have been recovering from the historic floods and landslides to ready themselves for a new year of hope, with plentiful support coming from local and central governments.

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