Việt Nam News

Once-famous handmade hammocks from Phú Quý Island are beginning to regain their popularity, giving a lifeline to local craftspeople

The sister restaurant of one of Hà Nội's best steakhouses is a treat in its own right thanks to fresh seafood and a classy ambiance

While there are multiple books for children to choose from, only a few of them are written by young, local authors.

with Sous-chef Phạm Ngọc Thảo from Meliã Hồ Tràm Beach Resort

Mỹ Sơn Sanctuary – a UNESCO-recognised world heritage in Quảng Nam Province has been preserved since it was built thousands of years ago. Work is under way to make sure the site is available for future generations.

Vị Lai Restaurant welcomes us with the sounds of a gurgling brook, singing birds and harmonious zen music. It offers not just a healthy vegetarian meal, but also a relaxing and comfortable space.

Việt Nam's long history of gaining independence and the true nature of the US war in Việt Nam were exposed by Robert Chenoweth, a Việt Nam war veteran and anti-war POW, who raised his voice against the war by writing letters and making radio broadcasts, trying to explain the war to people at home and GIs still fighting.

With culinary expert Hollenstein from Movenpick Hotel Hanoi

The TV series Về Nhà Đi Con (Come Home, My Dear) has proved a success with viewers. It has won over audiences with its family-based drama and realistic storylines. Director Nguyễn Danh Dũng talks to Minh Thu about the show.

An exciting summer music festival for young artists and students named Saigon Chamber Music (SCM) opened with a night of romance across Europe by German musicians. The festival lasts for a week, with a series of practice sessions, talks, master classes and performances. 

A creative craftsman in Hội An turns trash into unique pieces of art, promoting a message of sustainability.

Nguyễn Tiểu Phương is the only Vietnamese woman in the under 50 age group to complete all of the most challenging marathons in the country.

The capital city is home to thousands of ancient structures with huge historical and cultural value; however, nearly half of them are degraded or even facing imminent destruction because of ageing, harsh weather and social changes, experts and residents have warned.

Lê Văn Hiền, kylin dance virtuoso and the head of Hiền Long Đường Kylin Dance Club, has spent more than 29 years perfecting his craft and creating jobs for people who share his passion.