Việt Nam News

Singing with soul: Thanh Thụy’s revival of old hits

Winner of the Talent Rendezvous Show, Thanh Thụy shares his passion for reviving vintage Vietnamese hits — with a fresh sound and a free spirit.

Natural dyes help elevate ancient Mã Châu silk brand

The use of organic dyes and pure mulberry silk has helped the Mã Châu silk brand to be the top choice for an eco-friendly fashion, in the modern era of green living.

Beer flows and lake glows at 7 Bridges

Summer’s here, and honestly: what’s better than wrapping up work with a cold craft beer? West Lake view? Check. Surprisingly good food? Big check.

Traditional art of tuồng retold in modern way

A group of students from Hà Nội is bringing the traditional art of tuồng (classical drama) closer to young audience through engaging experiences, interactive events and fresh media formats.

A tranquil summer escape in Đà Nẵng

This photo essay brings to readers a unique and authentic glimpse into the captivating beauty of Trà Lý lotus fields.

Abalone Siu Mai

With Executive Sous Chef Tống Văn Khoái from Mövenpick Hotel Hanoi Centre.

Experiencing Phở Chào’s renowned ‘Phở-Tine’

Knowing how much phở means here, who is out there straddling the line between bravery and madness with the nation's most beloved dish?

Cherished flowers from green papaya

Nguyễn Thị Thu, 52, is one of the few remaining individuals who continue to pursue and preserve the traditional art of making flowers from green papayas in Hà Nội.

Young people latching onto contemporary art

Inner Sanctum asks visual artist, poet and writer Nguyễn Thúy Hằng about her life and works.

Blueberry iced tea

With bartender Nguyễn Mạnh Hùng of Pan Pacific Hanoi

What it means to be a ballerino in Cuba

Two principal dancers of Ballet Nacional de Cuba tell Việt Nam News how their dance careers took off.

Việt Nam and Cuba's links through ballet

Cuba's world-class ballet heads to Việt Nam to mark 65 years of friendship and more

DragonCello: Hà Nội’s Italian with heart, and dash of ink

DragonCello offers a rare triple: family-friendly, date-night ready and deeply Italian without ever feeling staged.

Stamp collecting inspires history lesson

Based in the northern province of Nam Định, Vũ Hoài Nam is believed to own the largest collection in the province, with around 15,000 stamps.

Community music's bridge to heal those less fortunate

Community music holds the power to unite people and spread positive values, making it widely embraced by audiences.

Slipper orchid species are in danger

Collector Chu Xuân Cảnh has seen all 34 species of slipper orchids native to Việt Nam. Việt Nam News reporter Lê Hương talks with Cảnh about his passion and his new book.

Red Cap Club is more than swimming

What sets the Red Caps apart is not just what the children learn – but who they become and how they give back.

Tourism combined with fishing creates sustainable development

With its potential and advantages of a large water surface, Hòa Bình Province has made constant efforts and issued a number of policies to develop tourism combined with fisheries to push up sustainable development.