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Digital transformation in religion: When religious teachings spread with a single tap

Wednesday, Jul 15, 2026

As Việt Nam''s digital transformation continues, technology is opening new avenues for religious communities to share their teachings more quickly, more broadly and with more diverse audiences than ever before. Yet these opportunities also bring responsibilities: safeguarding the authenticity of...

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Young artist breathes life into portraits with ballpoint pens

Sunday, May 31, 2026

Using only simple tools such as paper and ballpoint pens, young artist Nguyễn Thế Vũ s hyper-realistic portraits filled with detail and emotion, turning an everyday writing instrument into a medium for fine art.

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Peugeot bicycles tell stories of Hà Nội’s memories

Sunday, May 03, 2026

Hà Nội-based businessman Đào Xuân Tình, Vice President of the Global Vietnamese Record Holders Organisation, owns one of Việt Nam’s most distinctive Peugeot bicycle collections, with more than 300 bikes dating from 1892 to 1992. Việt Nam News reporter Lê...

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Brewing up culture in a Hà Nội coffee workshop

Thursday, Mar 19, 2026

A hands-on coffee workshop in Hà Nội is offering more than just a caffeine fix - giving visitors a deeper taste of Việt Nam’s culture, traditions and people through every cup.

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Where spring meets the “Gióng” Horse in Đường Lâm

Thursday, Feb 19, 2026

During the Lunar New Year of the Year of the Horse, the ancient village of Đường Lâm Ancient Village (Sơn Tây Ward, Hà Nội) is filled with the colours of spring, spreading across its timeworn brown-tiled roofs.

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Wartime love stories honoured at writing contest

Wednesday, Dec 17, 2025

A love story between a soldier and his young girlfriend during the Việt Nam-American War received the first prize at a writing contest titled ''Love in War'' on December 16 in Hà Nội.

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Dancing to the rhythms of hearts: Vietnamese duo inspires others

Monday, Jun 09, 2025

Việt Nam’s dance sport duo Phạm Trung Hòa and Nguyễn Mỹ Trang recently won the gold medal in the Latin dance Category A (the highest level) for middle-aged athletes at the World Masters Games in Taipei (China). They also earned...

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Blind boxes open up as latest youth craze

Sunday, Mar 23, 2025

In 2024 alone, Việt Nam recorded almost VNĐ150 billion (US$6 million) in all blind box sales through e-commerce.

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A special companion: the dog who climbs mountains

Wednesday, Mar 12, 2025

If he could speak, Chopper would have many stories to tell – not only about his bond with his owner but also about his trekking adventures to high mountains.

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Writing contest with winner becoming an ambassador for a day

Tuesday, Feb 18, 2025

The Embassy of Germany to Việt Nam is inviting entries to a writing contest for female Vietnamese students with the winner being offered a ''job'' for a day working as an ambassador.

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Cuddles and coffee at a rescue café which also has adoption on the menu

Thursday, Jan 23, 2025

Located in HCM City, WagWel stands out as a pet café system that also functions as a sanctuary, offering abandoned dogs and cats a fresh start in a safe and loving environment.

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Australian woman spends 17 years rescuing dogs in Việt Nam

Thursday, Dec 26, 2024

At 55, just before retirement, Australian Elizabeth Adell Homfray embarks on a new chapter, dedicating herself full-time to ensuring the dogs in her care live happy lives.

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Youth asked to live simple

Thursday, Oct 01, 2015

An event calling for young people to have an environmentally friendly lifestyle will be held in HCM City on Sunday.

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M Residence to cater to indulgence

Thursday, Sep 24, 2015

Following successful events across the globe, M Residence will bring an indulgent gourmet and lifestyle experience to Viet Nam next month.

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Japan Healthful Lifestyle Exhibition to open in HCM City

Friday, Sep 11, 2015

The Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) in HCM City will hold the first Japan Healthful Lifestyle Exhibition at HCM City''s Youth Cultural House starting from today.