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Authors honoured and awarded for telling stories about Hà Nội

Tuesday, Oct 06, 2026

Yêu Một Hà Nội (Loving Hà Nội) author Nguyễn Thị Thanh Xuân wins the top prize for a writing contest about Hà Nội at an October 6 ceremony.

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Vietnamese identity finds new expression in creative design

Saturday, Sep 26, 2026

From traditional knowledge and craftsmanship, contemporary design draws inspiration from Vietnamese cultural identity and passes it on through the language of a new era. Linking knowledge, design, production, and markets can help turn cultural resources into sustainable economic value and...

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Coastal tourism turns local livelihoods into attractions

Saturday, Sep 26, 2026

When local people remain the custodians of their resources, tourism can become a reason for them to stay, maintain their livelihoods, and renew community value rather than replacing it.

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A spice ship carrying culinary stories

Sunday, Sep 20, 2026

A spaceship-themed museum in downtown Hà Nội invites visitors to explore the spices behind Vietnamese phở through sight, smell, touch and sound. Blending culinary heritage with digital and physical technologies, the immersive space offers a new way to discover familiar...

Young hands, new life for Mid-Autumn traditions

Tuesday, Sep 15, 2026

By preserving traditional techniques while experimenting with materials, forms and designs, a new generation of Vietnamese artists and craft makers is finding fresh ways to keep the heritage of Mid-Autumn toys alive.

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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.