Xoan singing – A unique, long-standing folk treasureXoan singing is a lively, diversified and very special art form, which holds a rich cultural value.
The peaceful life of Song Tu Tay IslandDaily life of citizens in Song Tu Tay Island on Truong Sa Spratly Archipelago, is quite pleasant and full of joy.
Young man with big, green ideasPham Ngoc Thang, 21, has become well-known in Vietnam for his efforts to save energy and protect the environment.
Vietnam comes out on top at chip design contest in JapanTwo teams from Vietnam National University - HCM City won first and second prizes at the 14th Large Scale Integrated Design Contest in Japan.
Moc Chau: Vietnam’s dairy landMoc Chau Plateau has become a tourist destination, with its wide, grassy fields and farms of dairy cows.
Commemorating the Hung KingsA solemn ceremony to offer incense was held at the Hung Kings’ Temple Relic Complex in Phu Tho Province on April 12.
HomelessBefore you put an ocean and a river between yourself and home, take some time and look at your home. Take a picture and keep it in your mind.
600 young intellectuals to be recruited as communal leadersThe Government has approved a pilot project to recruit 600 outstanding young people to lead commune-level People’s Committees in 62 poor districts nationwide.
German of Vietnamese origin nominated for FDP leadershipGermany's business-friendly Free Democrats have nominated Vietnamese-born Philipp Rösler, 38, to replace outgoing party leader Guido Westerwelle.
Hidden HanoiWhat goes on behind the bland-looking shops in Hanoi’s Old Quarter? To find out, you need to sign up for a tour with Hidden Hanoi.
What's wrong with being Nha Que?I’m going to ask a favor from the Vietnamese people. Can we change this word please?
The secret of the mysterious cemeteryThousands of rock poles are pitched around tombs in a jungle in the ancient Dong Thech cemetery of a Muong ethnic minority mandarin in Hoa Binh.
Ambassadors to compete in a cook-offEight ambassadors stationed in Hanoi will attend a cooking contest in the city on April 2 with their nations’ special dishes.
Vietnam urged to adopt strong talent strategyVietnam has been called on to map out a national strategy on talent to optimise the utility of this valuable resource for national development.
Thuy Vu wins award for Vietnam RevisitedCBS 5 Reporter/Anchor Thuy Vu, Vince Garrido and Greg Marasso have won a First Place National Headliner Award for their documentary.
Vietnam students win 2nd prize in S.E. Asia energy contestThree students at HCMC University of Technology have won the second prize in an energy efficiency contest organised in Singapore.
Da Lat’s take on terraced fieldsVisitors to Dalat City will find transfixing views of terraced fields which will bring to mind the mountainous Northwest.
Money troubles: searching for a dollarSince the new monetary policies of Vietnam's state bank have become strictly enforced, US dollars are hard to come by.
Disabled tech expert hopes to enter parliamentNguyen Cong Hung, 29, is the first ever candidate with disability to file for an National Assembly seat not to be nominated by the Party.
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...