Hunting Northern Lights at the edge of the earth

Bùi Hồng Ngọc takes a fairytale trip in search of the Aurora in Teriberka, a town poised on the shores of the Barents Sea in the Arctic, which is literally on the edge of the mainland from where it's only water all the way to the North Pole.

Preserving Hà Nội dialect in integration period

Associate Professor of Linguistics, Dr Trịnh Cẩm Lam, head of Department of Linguistics of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities (under the Hà Nội National University) shares with Đoan Trang and Quỳnh Hoa about the need to preserve Hà Nội dialect in the integration period.

Fisherman's wife turns weather forecaster

Over the past five years, thousands of fishing boats in central Việt Nam have returned to shore safe and sound thanks to weather updates broadcast live from a small radio station.

Overseas Vietnamese head for safety of home

On March 18, more than 7,000 people holding Vietnamese passports landed at airports across the country to be quarantined at designated centres amid the COVID-19 outbreak.

Young food stylist brings flair to Vietnamese cuisine

With her desire to improve the visual presentation of Vietnamese dishes, Meo Thuỳ Dương quit her career as a graphic designer to become a food stylist. After devoting much effort and time, Dương is now known as a famous food stylist in the country. Việt Nam News reporter Thu Ngan talks with Duong to see why she chose the career and the challenges that she faces in the 4.0 industry era.

Ethnic minority man a shining example of a Party member

The 37-year-old villager from the Dao ethnic group in Lục Mùn Village, who is also an active and enthusiastic secretary of the village’s Party Committee, has helped improve local living conditions by drawing on his agricultural experience to teach local people to farm smarter.

Architect graduate looks small to go big

While studying at university to become an architect, Hà An, owner and chief creative figure of the Hà Nội-based Veene Studio, probably dreamed of designing grand houses and epic constructions.

Salmon sashimi with flamed-off coffee beans

This creation is among the special dishes presented on the ‘Coffee Cuisine’ menu that has been introduced globally by the Mövenpick brand which has been roasting its own premium coffees for more than 50 years.

Organic rice zone emerged in central Việt Nam

Farmers and businessmen in rural communes of Điện Bàn Town in the central Quảng Nam Province have been joining hands to develop low productivity rice farms as the first ever sustainable growth organic rice zone in central Việt Nam since 2017.

Making a dream come true, leading surgeon grafts a hand

Dr Nguyễn Thế Hoàng, Deputy Director of Surgery at Central Military Hospital 108, led a team of four top surgeons to successfully graft a left forearm for a man, who lost his hand in an accident at work four years ago.

Women can realise the dream to fly

Meeting Hà Thu Hường, very few people would think the pretty woman with a gentle voice is the co-pilot on a Vietnam Airlines Airbus A321. Her energetic style and friendly manner both add to the equation.

Women with strong wills

They are beautiful, emotional and vulnerable like other women. Yet their strong determination and bravery have made them special, and given the assets they need to fulfill heavy tasks usually associated with men.

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