The over five-century old Bat Trang pottery village is situated on the bank of the Red River.

 VietNamNet Bridge – A collection of worship objects has been recognised as the most unique gold-inlaid pottery artworks in the country by the Viet Nam Book of Records.

Often critisised as lack of professional procedure, the artists and art dealers in the country are trying to make art autions more professional. The first art auction in Viet Nam with five art works will take place in Ha Noi on May 28.

 VietNamNet Bridge – In keeping with the ancient Vietnamese adage - Best is to live near a market, next best is a life near a river - Vu Thi Hai, a food seller in Ha Noi, recently went about an exploring tour along the Hong (Red) River

 VietNamNet Bridge – Local experts in fine arts and culture are concerned about the preservation of Vietnamese cultural identity in handicrafts and applied arts in the era of globalisation.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Nguyen Quang Dung, a martial art master living on Hang Bong Street in Ha Noi, chooses to go to his classes on his bicycle, rather than his car or motorbike.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Finland's Creative Person of the Year Maritta Nurmi talks to Lan Dung about her upcoming solo exhibition in Ha Noi, which celebrates the 40th year of diplomatic relations between Viet Nam and Finland.