Let the Vietnamese spirit soar

The dreams of millions of Vietnamese people came true on Tuesday night. They had been dreaming for 30 years, or was it 60 as some said? Now it doesn’t matter, as the dreams are reality.

Village of photography

In Lai Xá Village, 15km west of Hà Nội, memories are kept alive thanks to generations of photographers.

Fruit farms offer rural life experience

Sitting on the banks of Thu Bồn River, Đại Bình Village used to be known for its bumper fruit harvests in the central province of Quảng Nam Province, but now it has been transformed into a sustainable community-based farm tourism destination.

Aromatherapy offers stress relief

Essential oils have been widely used as air fresheners and in cosmetic production, but now they are also being promoted for a combined aromatherapy-yoga-meditation-herbal therapy in Hội An.

Cà Mau adapts to climate change

As coastal erosion continues to affect thousands of lives in Viet Nam's southernmost province, authorities are taking steps to adapt to climate change before the damage reaches irreversible levels.  

Russian flavours in Hà Nội

Russian Restaurant is a cosy place where people who spent some time having Russian food can revisit their youth and go back to a time in their life they cherish

Vietnamese tenor stamps his name in European stages

Ninh Đức Hoàng Long has written his name in Việt Nam’s opera history by becoming the first Vietnamese tenor to take a main role in a world classical opera on the stage in Europe. He speaks with Ngọc An and Quỳnh Hoa about his deep passion for opera and his efforts to reach the hearts of both audiences and experts in the field.

Keeping Tày brocade alive

The group is well-known for the colourful patterns which were passed down from generation to generation. 

Comedian reveals sweat, tears behind the scenes

Nguyễn Công Vượng (aka Vượng Râu) has become known for his roles in comedy TV series and plays. In recent years, he's also had success directing and producing comedies. He talks to Minh Thu about the smiles and tears behind the curtain.

Vietnamese lacquer is business inspiration for La Sonmai

To enhance the value of Vietnamese handicrafts, especially lacquer products, two young men have started their own business creating lacquer phone cases. Two years since they launched their first products, the unique accessories have conquered markets at home and overseas.    

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