Rock and rap: alive and well in Việt Nam

Rock and rap, two music genres that originated overseas, were not that popular two decades ago in Việt Nam, but thanks to their special characteristics, they have become more mainstream and have been passionately embraced by local youth and fans.

Getting around adversity

Diêm Trọng Thách from the northern province of Bắc Ninh has proved that the persistent pain and hardship that come with suffering from AO can never defeat him.

Like a bat out of hell

Nguyễn Đắc Chung of Hà Nội takes fandom to a whole new level. He loves the DC comic book hero Batman so much he built a perfect replica of the “caped crusader’s” Batmobile in the garage of his Hà Nội home.

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With Executive Chef Hoàng Tuấn Anh from Grand Vista Hanoi

Elegant weaving of local allure

Just a short stroll from a provincial road lies Teng Village in mountainous Ba Tơ District in the central province of Quảng Ngãi, the tranquil home of 200 families from the H’Re ethnic minority and a centre of brocade-making for generations.

Try southern delights at one of Bình Dương's “top ten” grills

The southeastern province of Bình Dương is famous not only for its modern industrial parks, historical sites and ancient temples, but also for its local fine food. Every time we visit the destination, we seek out dishes that help us explore many things of interest about the southern locale. 

At the heart of the art

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.

Voices from the front

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 empty pockets and guitar in hand

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.

A river runs through it

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.

A star in the making

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.

Life and history intertwine

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

Reflections on a revolution

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.

Lobster takes centre stage

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.

The natural taste of Thái

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.

A single goal in mind

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.

Ringing out far and wide

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.

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