Director PIL Nguyễn (real name Nguyễn Phương Phi), who has found fame from posting free online entertainment for children, has recently attracted the attention of net citizens with a series of more than 100 video clips on pagodas throughout Việt Nam. Lê Hương spoke with him about his pagoda project and his passion for cinema.
The Liberation Press Agency (LPA) -- the wartime southern advance element of the Vietnam News Agency (VNA) -- was one of 15 collectives bestowed the title “Hero of the People’s Armed Forces” by President Nguyễn Phú Trọng for its illustrious achievements during the anti-American war.
With the aim to inspire others with positive messages in life, Hồ Nhật Hà has released a book entitled Đi Bộ Xuyên Việt Với Cây Đàn Guitar (Walking Through Việt Nam With the Guitar) which records his memorable journey of youth in exploring the nature, human and himself along the country in 113 days.
Bát Xát, the westernmost district in Lào Cai Province, is where the Red River starts. Bát Xát has long been on must-see lists for the northwest, boasting magnificent mountains, clean air, and colourful ethnic minorities.
with chef Lê Đức Hải from Ngon Garden Restaurant in Hà Nội
Seventy-five years have since passed, but the glory of that day never fades
Việt Nam News reporters Ly Ly Cao and Minh Phương spoke with Ngô Thanh Vân about her latest film and a celluloid journey that has taken her from Hồ Chí Minh City to Hollywood.
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.
