LIFESTYLE

Bau Truc Pottery Village, in central Vietnam, is among the oldest of its kind in Southeast Asia.

Cu Lao Cham Island, near Hoi An, has been attracting an increasing number of tourists thanks to its natural beauty and pristine beaches with clear blue waters.

Owners of lotus ponds around West Lake in Hanoi are earning big money from various services during the lotus season.

A family from Bat Trang Ceramic Village decided to put their craft to work making World Cup trophies, which have turned out to be a great success.

Le Ha Uyen never tires of searching her hometown’s shady alleys and side streets in search of the perfect bowl of noodles.

A young woman in Danang City has been successfully introducing local specialties to foreign visitors through websites and food tours.

A man in Thanh Hoa Province has built the first private antique museum in Vietnam, which displays thousands of items.

Many photographers have turned their lenses towards Vietnam and its unique landscapes for the 26th National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest.

Many well-off families in Hanoi have spent their money on relocating old stilt houses from mountainous regions to the city’s outskirts as weekend homes.

Even though the Ho Dynasty Citadel was recognised as a world cultural heritage site since 2011, several areas are still being cultivated by local farmers.

Two captains from the Vietnamese Coast Guard were awarded “Brave Youth” badges for their active roles in dealing with Chinese ships in the East Sea.

Low-income households in Hanoi have been sharing tips to create an air-conditioner which costs only some USD9.5 to cope with the extreme summer heat.

A group of young people have compiled a collection of photographs showing a perspective of the East Sea through their eyes in order to draw attention to sovereignty issues.

The head monk of One-Pillar Pagoda has filed complaints that the repair process does not meet requirements.

Precious photos featuring life in Vietnam at the end of the 19th century by a French photographer are currently on display in Hanoi.

Many outdoor studios have opened in Hanoi as more and more people wish to take romantic photos.

Amid rising tensions in the East Sea, many Vietnamese have been choosing to spend their vacations at beaches and islands to express their love for the country.

Flappy Bird creator Nguyen Ha Dong has officially confirmed that his fortuitous and addictive “endless flapper” will be back in August with many new functions, including multiplayer.

Crowds of people have been flocking to Hanoi in order to pay tribute to late President Ho Chi Minh for the occasion of his 124th birthday.