Việt Nam News

Wide-eyed city-born youth caught up in the warwind of revolution and war to become a famous renovator of traditional opera

Lê Đức Vân was among the key people behind the historic August 1945 Revolution in Hà Nội, a major landmark in modern Vietnamese history that helped shape what the country is today.

Home Mộc Restaurant brings an extraordinary culinary experience beyond popular recipes for fans of lobster. Let’s dive in the ocean of lobster delicacies. Minh Thu leads the way.

On a trip to Pù Luông Nature Reserve, Hồng Minh checks in a restaurant with stunning views of nature that serves authentic tastes of Thái ethnic people's food.

james Chew was a professional hockey player in Singapore and then a town planner for many years before he came to Việt Nam in 2005. His efforts saw hockey become popular around the country quite quickly and the men’s national team has already competed at international tournaments.

Điểu Huyền Lít from the S’tiêng ethnic minority group in the southern province of Bình Phước’s Long Giang Commune in Phước Long District has been persistent in his efforts to preserve the traditional local gong culture.

with chef Lê Đức Hải from Ngon Garden Restaurant in Hà Nội

Traditional toys still popular among Việt Nam's young when festival time comes around

Many film and TV commentators say local sitcoms are lacking in artistic quality, with poor content and scripting.

In the 52th International Chemistry Olympiad held in Istanbul from July 23-29, Đàm Thị Minh Trang from Lê Hồng Phong Gifted High School in the northern province of Nam Định is among four Vietnamese contestants winning the gold medals.

With chef La Thừa Ân from The Temptation Restaurant

Italian restaurant La Casa highlights not only traditions in Italian food but also the Italian attitude towards life, which is best described as La Dolce Vita.

Việt Nam has 54 ethnic groups, of which 53 minority groups represent just 14 per cent of the population. Few could name them all. Young designer Nguyễn Minh Ngọc has put together emojis of all 54 ethnic groups, complete with details on each.

The summer sun adds to the heat on Lò Rèn (Blacksmith) Street in Hà Nội’s Old Quarter, which is home to dozens of shops selling steel frames. The pace of life is as it is most days.

Many young Vietnamese abroad have decided to leave developed countries and their high-salaried jobs to return to Việt Nam to start their career. Vũ Thị Thanh Vân, with her desire to preserve traditional values, returned to develop theMay brand. Việt Nam News reporter Thu Ngân talks with Vân about her dreams and her company. 

HCM City’s Trần Hữu Trang Cải Lương Theatre, one of the region’s leading traditional art troupes, will open its exhibit hall featuring information and images about cải lương (reformed opera) to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the August Revolution (August 19, 1945) and National Day (September 2, 1945).

Noted for the sacred Bà Đen (Black Lady) Mountain and the headquarters of the Cao Đài religion, the southeastern province of Tây Ninh has transformed from its once-fierce battleground status to an alluring tourist destination awaiting pilgrims and lovers of culture and nature.

French Grill in Hà Nội offers quality food and luxurious, elegant atmosphere.