Young Vietnamese violinist makes history

A young violinist from Hà Nội has scooped third place in the 2019 Vietnam International Music Competition for Violin and Chamber Music. The event saw musicians from South Korea, Japan, China, the US and Russia compete at the Việt Nam National Academy of Music earlier this month.

Back to bronze

The making of bronze products in one village of Thanh Hóa Province goes back a long way. It was possibly introduced there in the 11th century. Bronze products were always popular but then cheaper aluminium and stainless steel products came along. Now, people are once again making and buying bronze products.

Experts revive traditional costumes on the screen

Traditional costumes made with sophisticated sewing, embroidering and decorating techniques are more in the public eye than ever as they are featured in more films and television shows.

Salmon still the muse at elegant Salmonoid

I can’t remember exactly how many times I have been to Salmonoid – a casual yet elegant restaurant situated in an old French villa offering fusion cuisine with salmon as the major inspiration.

New Year's eve

A short story by Hoàng Công Danh

Building a respectful homestay culture: Both host and guest hold responsibility

Over recent years, Vietnamese tourism has been booming. Despite the draw of gaining some extra income, homestay owners have recently started to complain about rude guests who show no awareness they are staying in somebody else's space.

Teen victim thanks UK authorities in touching letter A teenage human trafficking victim who was stuffed into a tiny suitcase and smuggled into the UK has thanked the authorities who saved his life.

How to power Việt Nam's growth in a sustainable way

Việt Nam is at a crossroads. Its economic rise is contributing to an emerging energy supply crisis that could endanger its economic competitiveness and its ability to share prosperity more widely.

WHO urges investment drive as malaria fight stalls The global fight against malaria has stalled and requires massive investment as well as political leadership, the UN health agency warned in a report published on Friday.

Park selects 27 players for World Cup qualifier versus Thailand Among them, defenders Lâm Anh Quang of Nam Định and Nguyễn Hữu Tuấn of HCM City have received their first call-ups.