What’s in a name?

Recent news of a maths professor at a US community college asking one of his students to “Anglicise” her name made headlines around the world, while the offending email was widely shared on social media.

Young composer explores writing in different languages

Vũ Đặng Minh Anh is Polish of Vietnamese descent and began studying piano aged five in Warsaw, where her love for music was nurtured by her mother, musician Đặng Hồng Anh.

Vietnamese teens spread love for music idol

American teenage singer Billie Eilish has stolen the hearts of young people around the world, and Vietnamese teenagers are no exception, who report on her activities on social media.

Veteran translator releases English version of Kiều

At the age of 88, translator Dương Tường has introduced his first book in English - a Vietnamese literature work entitled Kiều. 

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.

Vietnamese language for advertising crucial Ninh Thị Thu Hương, director general of the Agency of Grassroots Culture, under the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, talks to the newspaper Kinh tế & Đô thị (Economic and Urban Affairs) about her agency's efforts to regulate the advertisement industry.

Singing contest to help preserve Vietnamese language worldwide

The final round of a singing contest for Vietnamese people around the world will be held on September 12-15 in Warsaw, Poland. 

International Mother Language Day celebrated in Hà Nội

Poets from different countries recited poems in their mother tongues at a ceremony held on February 21 in Hà Nội to celebrate International Mother Language Day.

Vietnamese teacher spreads the word in Laos

Hoàng Ly Ly has been working as a Vietnamese language teacher in Laos for two years. 

Home is where the heart is for these Vietnamese expats

For Đinh Khắc Cử, this year’s Tết (Lunar New Year) is set to be the most special yet as for the first time in his life, the 70-year-old businessman will welcome the traditional new year in his homeland.