Dried persimmon – a delicacy of Đà Lạt
Nguyễn Thu Hiền Đa Lạt is more than a land of romance and brings different feelings to visitors depending on the season. In summer, the mountain streets of the city in the Central Highlands province of Lam Đồng may bring a bit of boredom to tourists with rain. But in autumn, the orange colour of
UNFPA helps Vietnam improve reproductive health services amid pandemic
Phan Le Thu Hang (L), deputy director of the Department of Planning and Finance under the Ministry of Health, and Naomi Kitahara, UNFPA representative in Vietnam, pose for a photo at the handover ceremony – PHOTO: COURTESY OF UNFPA HCMC – The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) in Vietnam
Trekking to Việt Nam’s fourth highest mountain peak
Bạch Moc Lương Tử, Viet Nam’s fourth highest peak in Lao Cai Province, is a perfect venue for viewing sunsets and catching clouds. VNA/VNS Photo HCM CITY – Bạch Moc Lương Tử, Viet Nam’s fourth highest peak in Lao Cai Province, is a perfect venue for viewing sunsets and catching clouds. Conquering
Literary works by famous authors reprinted
Cover of Bỉ Vỏ (Thieves) by Nguyen Hồng is published by Kim Đồng Publishing House Photo from the publisher’s website HCM CITY The Kim Đồng Publishing House has released a series of eight books by Vietnamese writers as part of the publisher’s efforts to encourage reading among youth. The
Ho Chi Minh City youth raise fund for underprivileged children by selling used items
A group of young people organized a sales day of old items in Ho Chi Minh City on Sunday to raise funds for underprivileged children and encourage minimalism lifestyle. The event is part of several fundraising activities initiated by members of Saigon For Blue Dragon, a charity group in the
Couple turn house into wildlife ‘playground’
Located near an old factory, a home in Saigon lures birds and squirrels with its green appeal. Watching birds and squirrels descend on an old factory in Go Vap District, the owners of a 64.5-square-meter plot opposite decided to fill their new home with abundant greenery. The 17-square-meter front
New art programme preserves tuồng
Young and veteran artists from the art programme Vang Vọng Trống Chầu are helping to preserve and develop tuồng, a traditional genre of Vietnamese theatre which began in the 17th century. Photo courtesy of tHCM City Hat Boi Theatre HCM CITY A new art programme offering tuồng, or hat boi (classical
US newspaper: US, Vietnam working to resolve trade issues
The Inside US Trade has published an article entitled “US, Vietnam working to avoid imposition of Section 301 tariffs”. The US and Vietnam are working to resolve trade issues to pre-empt the imposition of Section 301 tariffs, the article reported, citing a source familiar with the Office of the US
Rest Home for Artists renovated before Tết
The Rest Home renovation began in September with funds, around VNĐ1.5 billion (US$65,000), from a number of individuals and organisations. Photo courtesy of HCM City Theatre Association HCM CITY Residents living in the HCM City Rest Home for Artists in District 8 will have a happy Tết (Lunar New
City publishing house to reprint author Ánh’s best-selling books
HCM City-based Trẻ (Youth) Publishing House has signed a five-year copyright deal with best-selling author Nguyễn Nhật Ánh (left), one of Viet Nam’s most prolific children’s book writers. Photo courtesy of the publshing house HCM CITY —HCM City-based Trẻ (Youth) Publishing House has signed a
An inspiration amid the online noise
From a first vlog four years ago that focused on matters facing young students studying abroad, Giang Ơi’s YouTube channel has evolved to boast more than 1.3 million subscribers, with Giang herself nominated for WeChoice Awards multiple times in succession. Her content over the years has
School children in Hau Giang’s remote area welcome new school
Students of the Kim Dong Primary School and representatives of the donors pose for a photo in front of the new facility – PHOTO: COURTESY OF SAIGONCHILDREN HCMC – More than 90 students from the Kim Dong Primary School in a remote area of Hau Giang Province can now enjoy new school facilities and