Life & Style

Red Hạ Long sails revive forgotten craft

Sunday, Aug 09, 2026

For the first time in decades, the red-brown sails of traditional three-plank sailing boats are once again catching the wind over Hạ Long Bay, reviving a maritime tradition long thought to have disappeared.

Business of Sports

Coach Chung to step down after Việt Nam’s heavy loss to Japan

Thursday, Mar 12, 2026

Chung confirmed his decision to retire from the job after the continental tournament, saying now is the right moment to hand responsibility to younger coaches.

Sports

Midfielder Mi makes historic move in Việt Nam football

Wednesday, May 28, 2025

Nguyễn Hoàng Nam Mi has made history, as she is the first Vietnamese overseas female player called on to serve the national team.

Sports

Midfielder Đức invited to watch Manchester City match

Sunday, Apr 06, 2025

European giant Manchester City FC have invited Vietnamese midfielder Nguyễn Hoàng Đức to the Etihad to meet with its player and watch a English Premier League match.

Sports

Football hero to hunt SEA Games women’s title

Saturday, Mar 01, 2025

At 74, Mai Đức Chung is the oldest national coach still active and the only national hero currently in charge of a football team anywhere in the world.

Sports

Coach Chung honoured as national Hero of Labour

Sunday, Feb 16, 2025

Coach Mai Đức Chung has received a Hero of Labour title – the highest honour in Việt Nam – for his outstanding achievements and contributions in national football and in sport overall.

Sports

Athletes away from home during Tết for national duties

Wednesday, Jan 29, 2025

Badminton player Lê Đức Phát will be the first Vietnamese athlete competing in 2025 at the Thailand Masters event on January 29, the first day of the lunar calendar.

Sports

Runners, marathoners aim high at Asian championships

Tuesday, Jan 21, 2025

Việt Nam will defend the women''s 4x400m relay medal at the 2025 Asian Athletics Championships, while the marathoners expect high results at the continental tournament in March.

Entertainment

Teenager opens painting exhibition raising funds for building boarding school

Tuesday, Dec 24, 2024

Talented young artist Phạm Đức Long has opened his first private painting exhibition, aiming to raise funds to support people in need in the mountainous area.

Entertainment

Literature researcher donates documents

Tuesday, Dec 06, 2016

Noted literature professor Ha Minh Duc recently donated his private collection of nearly 10,000 documents and objects concerning Vietnamese writers and literature to the Vietnamese Scientists’ Heritage Centre.

Sports

Hien named chairman of coach council

Saturday, Dec 26, 2015

Nguyen Sy Hien was appointed chairman of the National Coach Council, according to the Viet Nam Football Federation (VFF).

Sports

Ha Noi prepare for new season

Thursday, Dec 24, 2015

As the only new comer of the V. League 1 tournament, Ha Noi FC are intensively preparing their team for the coming season.

Travel

Cloud Lake, mountains give tourists feeling of floating on cloud nine

Friday, Dec 18, 2015

Like its name, May (Cloud) Lake offers tourists a chance to feel like they are on cloud nine.

News

Custom calendars all the rage in VN

Tuesday, Dec 15, 2015

Art calendars showcasing personal photos and memorable moments have recently become popular among Vietnamese.

Sports

Chung back to coach VN women

Tuesday, Dec 08, 2015

Mai Duc Chung will return to manage the national women''s football team after the Viet Nam Football Federation decided not to extend their contract with Japanese coach Norimatsu Takashi.