Special programme honours global Hùng King's decendants

A special online progamme took place on Tuesday in Hà Nội and connected 10 other areas in Việt Nam and over the world to honour individuals and organisations known as "Hùng King's Descendants" for their outstanding contribution to preserving national values.

Sights and smells of incense making village lure tourists

The 700-year-old craft not only offers stable income to locals but is also part of the spiritual heritage of the former imperial capital.

Farmer huge fan of the late President

A farmer who lives on the edge of Hà Nội absolutely loves the late President Hồ Chí Minh. So much that he has an exhibition of ‘Uncle Hồ’ in his home.

Tree-planting campaigns launched to mark President Hồ Chí Minh’s birthday

Authorities and people in HCM City held tree-planting activities across 24 districts on the day. In 2019, the city planted more than 400,000 trees.

Story of cáy cake in Thái Bình

Thái Bình is commonly known for its immense rolling fields, but a tastier treat it is home to is the bánh cáy, or cáy cakes, made of sticky rice, sugar, gấc (gardenia fruit), sesame seeds, carrots, mandarin peel and lard.

Thanh Hóa Province makes plans to preserve Đông Sơn ancient village The provincial Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism announced the plans starting in May, initially focusing on a research project on the cultural relic.

Khmer community celebrates New Year in pandemic fighting spirit The Chôl Chnăm Thmây Festival is one of the most important holidays for Khmer ethnic communities across the country, including the southern province of Bạc Liêu. This is an opportunity for the Khmer people to pay tribute to their ancestors, reunite with families, and attend and perform Buddhist rituals at local pagodas.

Ethnic community celebrates traditional festival at home

Khmer ethnic communities are celebrating their traditional New Year Festival – Chôl Chnăm Thmây – at home this year from April 13-16 instead of visiting pagodas as part of the national effort to battle the COVID-19 pandemic.

China pauses in memory of virus victims and 'martyrs' China came to a standstill on Saturday to mourn patients and medical staff killed by the coronavirus, as the world's most populous country observed a nationwide three-minute silence.

Nom, nom, Vietnam - Episode 39: Troi and chay dumplings

There's dumplings and then there are troi and chay dumplings. These sweet treats are so special they are offered to ancestors as a sign of gratitude this time each year. Now that really is an extra special dumpling!