Vietnamese folk music revival in HanoiEvery night at 7pm there is a performance of Ca Tru at the traditional house located at 87 Ma May Street.
Jaquelyn Ngo, Vietnamese-origin painter of genius in AustraliaAt the age of six, Jacquelyn Ngo’s paintings amaze art professors by their colours and energy.
Football chairman to compete at World Entrepreneur awardVietnamese businessman Doan Nguyen Duc will represent Vietnam at the Ernst & Young Global Entrepreneur of the Year Award.
Lao Cai animal marketMarkets in the northwestern province of Lao Cai are places not only for selling local produce, but also to trade animals.
Ancient artifacts found near Ho CitadelA number of ancient artifacts have been found under Ru Than Mountain, some 3.5 kilometres from the Ho Citadel.
Sa Huynh culture displayed at Quang Nam museumHundreds of valuable antiques, including jewelry thousands of years old, will soon be put on display in Quang Nam Province.
Vietnamese lecturer wins Microsoft’s prizeHuynh Cong Thinh, one of the world's most valuable IT professionals as honoured by Microsoft Corporation.
The cradle of Vietnamese BuddhismOn the way to Bac Ninh Province, we were told that Phat Tich is an ancient pagoda, but upon arrival, we were surprised at what was seen there.
Tam Giang Lagoon is a different side to HueTam Giang Lagoon, about 15 kilometers from Hue City, is endowed with pristine and handsome features.
Exploring Cuc Phuong National ParkComing to Ninh Binh Province, visitors should not miss Cuc Phuong National Park, about 120 kilometres from Hanoi.
Hot springs sooth the wearyThe Binh Chau Hot Springs, some 150km from Ho Chi Minh City, is an attractive destination for tourists.
Blockhouse coffee shop in HanoiAt this coffee shop, you will sit down near a black loophole to sip a cup of black coffee and see the sunset on the West Lake.
Tra Su Cajuput Forest is a must in flooding seasonTra Su Cajuput Forest in An Giang Province is one of the most popular tourist sites in the Mekong Delta.
Students develop desalination kitTwo students from Can Tho University have invented a system that uses sunlight to desalinate water, and successfully tested it in Ben Tre Province.
Ha Long Bay in final round of New 7 WondersHa Long Bay received a certificate to participate in the final round of voting to be named among the world's New 7 Wonders.
Ba Na - “the green fairy”Sitting 1,487km above sea level, the Ba Na resort area offers a wonderful respite for any weary traveller.
Vietnamese environmentalist wins Japanese awardA Vietnamese environmentalist has won a prize for young Asian biotechnologists awarded by Japan’s Society for Biotechnology.
Vietnamese mathematician receives first Constantin Caratheodory PrizeVietnamese mathematician Hoang Tuy has been named as the first ever recipient of the Constantin Caratheodory Prize.
Long Bien Bridge may become living museumArchitects have said that Long Bien Bridge deserves to recognised as a living museum and a symbol of the country’s wartime heroism.
Enjoying Hanoi’s PhoToday, "pho Hanoi", known as noodle soup, is not only a popular dish but also a national dish of Vietnam.
HCM City assigns Thaco to study Ben Thanh-Thu Thiem metro lineHo Chi Minh City has assigned Thaco to prepare a feasibility study for the Ben Thanh-Thu...
Hanoi to add six boat piers, widen roads around West LakeHanoi has approved plans to widen key roads around West Lake and build six boat piers as...
Barriers approved to control access to Ba Den MountainAuthorities in Tay Ninh Province have approved barrier gates to control access to Ba Den...
Horse mascots draw crowds to new Ho Chi Minh City parkA newly opened park on the former Phan Dinh Phung indoor stadium site has become a...