Joyful reunions across the sea Instead of ferrying soldiers across the sea, Ship No 571 is filled with hundreds of mothers, fathers and wives to visit their relatives, who are soldiers on duty on the archipelago.

A happier Tết for parents and the inlaws

A few days of Tết shared for husband and wife’s family is very plausible.

Hà Nội’s paper masks bring joy to children

In a tiny workshop perched atop a narrow four-storey house in an alley of Hà Nội’s Old Quarter, Nguyễn Văn Hòa puts the final touches on a handmade paper Spiderman mask – a fresh take on a traditional Mid-Autumn Festival toy.

Child marriage remains common in Sơn La

Ethnic minority girls from remote mountainous areas in Sơn La Province are pushing themselves for marriage, despite being underage, in the hope of a better life.

Charmed

A short story by Phan Mai Hương.

Trivia not trivial: 10 curiosity piquing factoids

Mountain children fly high on art1

Art lovers have been fllocking to an art show in downtown Hà Nội. Many of them have been stunned at the dozens of paintings inspired by the glorious mountains and karst plateau of northern Hà Giang Province.

It happens at Mr Hậu’s pond

A short story by Vũ Thiên Khái

Domestic or foreign travel: What's your choice?

Travel agencies reported a ratio of 70:30 in terms of tourists going abroad compared with those travelling within the country, meaning that for every 100 tourists, up to 70 chose to travel abroad instead of enjoying domestic destinations

Vinpearl Land Nha Trang - "One destination, thousands of experiences"

The key phrase “Where to travel in summer?” on Google search leads to over one million results, an indication of the increasing desire to travel among Vietnamese people, especially once children have completed their school year. However, finding a summer destination that fully satisfies the interests and needs of different age groups is not easy.