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South Korean teacher wants to teach Vietnamese students as a dear mother

For the past six years, Lydia Park has nurtured unique feelings toward her Vietnamese students in the Autumn Meeting cinema project, where she gives lectures on acting.

A barefoot scientist dedicated life to developing VN's agriculture

To reduce labour and enhance agricultural productivity, one farmer has devoted nearly two decades to tireless research and developing more than 50 types of automated agricultural machinery.

Salt-making community boosts Sa Huỳnh heritage conservation

Local salt farmers have been building their own community-based tourism as an added value after years of successfully producing unique high-quality salt on the centuries-emerged field – part of the newly-recognised Sa Huỳnh National Special Heritage.

The centers that produce cosmetic surgery 'specialists'

Ignoring the risks, more unlicensed establishments have been opened and are still carrying out mass production of fake cosmetic surgery.

Phu Yen rocks out to sound of the lithophone

The stone musical instrument is one of the world’s oldest, and has recently been attracting the attention of local youngsters eager to play at provincial tourist destinations.

HCM City deals with low birth rates, aging population

As of this year, the elderly population accounts for 11 per cent of the total population of HCM City, officially pushing the city into its ageing phase. The city’s birth rate has continuously declined over the past decade.

Running against time: an elderly athlete’s journey

Even at the age of 70, an age when many former professional marathon runners have hung up their running shoes, Nguyen Do Hung remains a familiar face in running events across Vietnam.

New visa policy attracts wealthy travelers, longer visits

The new visa policy which took effect on August 15 is expected to attract more tourists in the last two quarters of the year.

Domestic bond market frozen, corporations seek capital in int'l market

Vietnamese enterprises are issuing corporate bonds in the international market as they have found it difficult to mobilize capital domestically after a number of scandals. However, this has been the choice of only some large enterprises.

Food parcels helping people in need

"Cơm 5,000 Hà Nội" group, a charity of young volunteers, is offering food to thousands of needy people every day at an almost free price.

Mums bring light to less fortunate children

For the past 28 years, Phan Thi Phuc has been joined by enthusiastic volunteer teachers to enrich the souls of hundreds of underprivileged children with art lessons.

Making people smile is an achievement: British photographer

Looking at mesmerising photos of landscapes and people in Hanoi by British photographer Marcus Lacey, people may think he has been living here for many years.

Tourism workers in Hoi An voice hope over social insurance policies

More freelance labourers in Hoi An have spent part of their monthly income on voluntary social insurance, considering this as a saving for after they retire.

Rice sprigs and bamboo offers inspiration for luxury jewellery collection

Rice grain, ripe sprigs of rice, and the graceful yet resilient bamboo trees – the typical images of Vietnam, have been an inspiration for Vietnamese jewellery designers and goldsmiths to create magnificent items.

New policies badly needed in power sector

Vietnam still pursues a bureaucratic, subsidized way of thinking which lacks a long-term, large-scale vision, with development strategies "full of crumbs and holes".

Slowing down fast fashion to save the planet

The fashion industry is regarded as one of the most wasteful sectors. If you don’t believe this is the case? Check your closet.

City of crafts: The art of tò he figurines

The city of Hanoi embraces a long list of traditional craft villages. From north, south, east and west, craft villages in the city and beyond were born centuries ago to supply to the ancient citadel of the past.

Global consumers cut spending, VN exporters lower export targets

High inflation has forced consumers around the world to tighten their purse strings. Vietnamese farmers and exporters are concerned that farm exports may not see growth this year.

Vietnamese warned they lack parenting skills due to generation gap

Preventing toxic content being seen by small children is a difficult task which needs the cooperation of many parties, including parents, schools and social organizations.