Vietnamese mat weaving art on display online The patterns, colours and technique of traditional Vietnamese mat weaving are on display in an online exhibition through the artworks of Phạm Hồng Linh.

Novel approach to traditional sơn mài artworks

Painter Mai Đắc Linh has established a reputation for how he uses traditional materials in his works

A proud history of needle and thread

The northern province of Ninh Bình is not only known as home of the UNESCO-recognised Tràng An Tourism Complex but also as the birthplace of a whole host of talented people in the craft trade. Centuries of fame have come the way of the delicate products created in Văn Lâm embroidery village.

Mông people's handicraft weaving preserved to boost tourism

Authorities and residents in northern Việt Nam have vowed to preserve the cultural traditions of the ethnic Mông people.

Hà Nội to open vocational training courses in craft villages this year The plan was recently announced by the municipal People’s Committee as part of an industrial and agricultural promotion project.

Lai Châu embraces community tourism

Authorities in the northern province of Lai Châu are promoting policies for community-based tourism to develop the local economy and create jobs.

Việt Nam looks to new national strategy for environmental protection in the new era

A draft national strategy for environmental protection from 2021-30 was focused on fighting sources of pollution while boosting a low-carbon emission economy, according to the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MONRE).

Spring in the air and the streets The spring atmosphere is overwhelming Hà Nội's streets, from downtown to the outskirts.

Lào Cai develops tourism based on local ethnic cultures

Local authorities in the northern province of Lào Cai have decided to develop tourism based on local ethnic cultures.

Folk festival in downtown Hà Nội Various folk activities will be on show at the first ever Folk Culture in Contemporary Life Festival this weekend at Lý Thái Tổ Park in downtown Hà Nội.