DIY mooncakes a trend during COVID-19 pandemic
During the Mid-Autumn Festival, mooncakes become the most sought-after product in Viet Nam as people enjoy the pleasure of gathering around with their family to drink tea and eat the square pastries. This year, due to the impact of the pandemic, many consumers are making mooncakes at home instead
Are blood pressure checks still required during Vietnam’s vaccination drive?
The Ministry of Health allowed vaccination sites to drop blood pressure checks from their procedure
Online 'Vaccine for Mental Health' programme offers help to HCM City residents during pandemic programme
An online programme called “Vắc xin tinh thần” (Vaccine for Mental Health) offering community activities for people during the COVID-19 pandemic was launched by organisations in HCM City this week.
Online book review competitions open to young readers
Young people nationwide are encouraged to join in the online book review competition Cuốn Sach Toi Yeu (My Favourite Book) as part of an effort to encourage young readers during the pandemic.
Painting exhibition about Việt Nam opens in the Netherlands
Paintings featuring the optimistic people and life of Viet Nam during historical times are being exhibited at Museum No Hero in Delden, the Netherlands.
Who can go outside as Vietnam’s Binh Duong pioneers vaccine travel pass usage?
Traveling by people in infection-free areas will be gradually resumed in three phases
Mekong Delta woman pays homage to native cuisine with clay miniatures
The artist uses miniatures to tell stories of the carefree agrarian lifestyle of her hometown
PM agrees on pilot plan to welcome foreign tourists to Phú Quốc starting October
Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính has agreed in principle with the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism's proposal on a pilot plan to welcome international tourists with vaccine passports to Phu Quốc resort island in the southern province of Kien Giang for six months from October.
Frenchman earns massive local fandom thanks to his love of Vietnamese food
Will Courageux has more than one million people following him on his Tik Tok channel where he shares his local food experiences
Life's sweet for Chi Lăng custard apple farmers
Whenever autumn comes, the rocky Chi Lăng mountain area in the northern province of Lạng Sơn is covered with green custard apple trees. The province now has about 2,000 hectares of custard apples, of which more than 613 hectares are produced in accordance with VietGAP and Global GAP standards,
Photographer wins VAPA's international contest 2021
A gold medal has been awarded to local photographer Huỳnh Ha for his photo titled Cai Nhìn (A Look) during the 11th International Photo Contest 2021 hosted by the Viet Nam Association of Photographic Artists (VAPA).
Việt Nam prepares to welcome international visitors at selected destinations
In addition to previous plans to open Phu Quốc Island to international tourists, Hạ Long, Hoi An, Nha Trang and Đa Lạt will also welcome tourists this year, under a plan developed by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism.
