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.
Vietnamese agriculturalists receive Australia’s Crawford Fund medalsSeven leading Vietnamese agriculturalists received medals from the Crawford Fund, a prestigious Australian organisation.
Hanoi strewn with sua flowersThe sua trees are blossoming on the streets of Hanoi, creating an impressive natural beauty of the capital city.
I honk like a xe om driverA friend of mine says I should not honk. I understand the reasons, but I will not stop.
Sapa covered in rare snowSapa is now covered with snow due to the low temperature, a rare phenomenon that has been attracting visitors.
Koto founder honoured as global leaderThe World Economic Forum has recognized the work Jimmy Pham has done by honouring him as a Young Global Leader.
The unique rock formations in Nghe AnQuynh Phuong Commune in Nghe An Province is famous for a very beautiful stone bank.
Female scientist honoured for pest control researchNguyen Thi Loc is one of two Vietnamese female scientists who will receive the Kovalevskaia Award 2010 at a ceremony in Hanoi on March 8.
Mountainous regions turned yellow with colza flowerThe mountains of regions of northwest Vietnam turn into a dazzling sight in spring, because of colza flower fields.
Should children be put on leashes?Vietnamese kids have a lot of freedom compared to American children; let's hope it stays that way.
Hidden beauty of an old villageLoc Yen village, in the central province of Quang Nam, is made attractive by its old houses and stone alleys.
Plum flowers blossom in Bac HaThe northern area of Bac Ha becomes splendid as plum flowers blossom everywhere in the sunny weather.
Peach blossoms, better late than neverThe cold winter has made the pinkish peach flowers in Nghe An bloom late this year.
A panoramic view of HCM CityHo Chi Minh City, once dubbed "the Pearl of the Far East", is now transforming itself into one of the major economic hubs of the region.
One commune in Central Vietnam is “Cajuput kingdom”For hundreds of years, Loc Thuy Commune, in the central province of Thua Thien- Hue, has been famous for producing cajuput oil.
Learning Vietnamese... to be continuedIf you’ve lived here for more than 5 years and cannot order a Sinh tố dừa, something’s wrong.
Vietnamese student wins grand prize on design in JapanA Vietnamese student got a grand prize at Japan’s second annual International Furoshiki Design Contest.
140-year-old communal house preserves pioneers' legacy in Tay NinhBuilt in the 1880s, Hiep Ninh Communal House is a national historical relic honouring the...
Hanoi ranked world's second friendliest city for serviceHanoi has been ranked the world's second friendliest city for customer service by...
Nha Trang fruit vendor agrees to stop selling in restricted areaA fruit vendor who gained attention for singing the names of fruits in English has agreed...
Dong Thap tourist sites see visitor surgeTourist attractions in Dong Thap Province have seen a sharp rise in visitors in recent...