Cà Mau offers respite for the weary soul
If you love nature, favour adventure trips, and are interested in Việt Nam's history, then Cà Mau Province in the Mekong Delta region is the place for you.
Striker Yến breaks the mould
At the 2019 AFF Women's Championship, Phạm Hải Yến contributed six goals to help Việt Nam clinch their third AFF title.
Yangzhou school strives to keep Chinese traditional arts alive
Yangzhou puppetry arose in the Tang dynasty, became widely recognised in the Song dynasty and fully developed during the Ming and Qing dynasties. It was famed for the exquisite and lively images of the puppets during performance.
Welcome to the not-so-secret society of chicken lovers
Though Hainan chicken rice is originated in China, it has become hugely popular in Asian countries like Malaysia and Singapore. The dish has also earned a spot in Vietnamese people's hearts, and bellies.
People’s Army celebrates its 75th anniversary
The Việt Nam People’s Army will celebrate its 75th anniversary on December 22. Việt Nam News offers readers a look at just how much some veterans have given to their country.
Preserving folk singing with drums
The art of folk singing alongside drums, hát trống quân in Vietnamese, started in Bùi Xá Village, in today’s Thuận Thành District, the northern province of Bắc Ninh, in the 13th century, but locals still practise the art.
Free class teaches the deaf to paint and share
A free painting class opened by painters in HCM City teaches the deaf a job and erase their complex. The money they earn from selling their paintings not only helps to support themselves but also to share with other less fortunate handicapped.
Emerging musician goes her own way
Lương Huệ Trinh fell in love with a new way of making music. Her most recent multimedia concert featuring a combination of music and video entitled Lettres De Hanoi (Letters from Hà Nội) was performed at the European Music Festival on November 30.
Professor Sĩ Đức Quang proves if you're old enough, you're good enough
Sĩ Đức Quang, 38, from the Hà Nội National University of Education, was the youngest person to become a professor in Viet Nam this year. The maths professor talks with Hà Nguyễn about his upbringing and his love for maths.
The Việt Nam People’s Army, serving faithfully during war and peace
On December 22, 1944, 75 years ago, the Việt Nam Liberation Army Team, the first major unit of the revolutionary armed forces and predecessor of the Việt Nam People's Army, was founded in a northern jungle following a direction of President Hồ Chí Minh.
Strawberry Mille Feuille
with chef Patrick Ho from Fortuna Hanoi Hotel
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.
Paris Deli caters to the sweet tooth of Hà Nội
Situated on one of Hà Nội's most beautiful streets just across from the Opera House, a visit to Paris Deli is well worth it for the mille-feuilles alone. Nguyễn Mỹ Hà reports
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.
Young artisan revolutionises ceramic craft
Dare to think different and take a risk – that’s the path young artisan Vũ Như Quỳnh has taken to succeed.
Award-winning director shares stories behind the scenes
Director Đinh Tuấn Vũ won big at the 21st Việt Nam National Film Festival (VNNFF) which took place in Bà Rịa – Vũng Tàu Province from November 23-27. He takes Minh Thu behind the scenes.
Infused langoustines with seaweed tartare and bottarga
with Michelin-starred Chef Alain Dutournier from La Table du Chef Restaurant, Hanoi Press Club
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.
