NDO – Journalist Vuong Tam has a predestined relationship with Pleiku City thanks to the verses of Ngo Thi Thanh Van in the poem “Nguoi dan ba ben tuong nha mo” (Woman by the grave statue). (Oct 17, 2021 16:51:53)
NDO - Stories of caravans of people leaving large cities for their homes in rural areas to escape coronavirus outbreaks are an opportunity for a rethink on the role of the countryside in Vietnam’s stability and development.
NDO – Ba Be, a large and beautiful lake located in the mountains of the northern mountainous province of Bac Kan, has been likened to the "emerald" of the northeast region.
NDO – With an interest in travelling and exploring Vietnamese cuisine, young illustrator Le Rin has considerable knowledge of dishes from various regions across Vietnam. So far he has completed two food illustration books.
NDO – Since they first met in Hanoi more than 10 years ago, Vietnamese poet Nguyen Bao Chan has developed a close friendship with elderly Danish couple Jorgen Nilsson and Ulla-Stina. In an article published on Nhan Dan (People) Weekly, Chan recalls her trip to visit the old couple in their hometown in Copenhagen in 2019, during which she felt like she was travelling to her second home.
NDO – Initiated from the joint idea of several local businesses, and with the support of the local government and especially the consent of the local residents, Tan Thanh Flea Market is gradually becoming an interesting attractive meeting place in Hoi An, allowing visitors to not only trade unique products but also experience the local culture in a close and friendly community.
NDO – Since late 2020, online stores selling Vietnamese books have bloomed in many European countries including Finland, Sweden, Demark, France, Germany and Belgium. It is likely that the frustration of the self-quarantine period due to the COVID-19 pandemic has also had a positive impact on the increasing demand for books among the Overseas Vietnamese communities in Europe.
NDO - Tokyo-born Mayu Ino has spent more than 20 years of her life travelling across Vietnam, kindling organic cultivation among Vietnamese farmers and helping to better their lives. As the founder of Japanese non-profit organisation Seed to Table, she is dearly described my many Vietnamese people as “a wonderful heart.”
NDO – Mai Nguyen, a reporter of Nhan Dan (People) Newspaper, made a note telling readers about the life of military officers and soldiers who are stationing in the country’s most severely isolated and remote areas.
NDO – A rustic, simple dish but still imbued with the sophistication of Hanoi cuisine, it is “Bun oc nguoi” (cold snail noodle soup). Although the dish uses only a few ingredients, the necessity to eliminate the fishy taste, while maintaining a delicious palate, makes it a real challenge. One woman from Hanoi’s traditional Old Quarter still preserves and spreads this unique culinary feature.
NDO – White plum flowers are blooming these days on the way to the Moc Chau Plateau in Son La province, signalling that spring may come earlier this year.
NDO – While many countries in the world are celebrating the 2020 Christmas season with restrictions in place in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, people in Vietnam, including foreigners, are immersing themselves in a full and peaceful Christmas atmosphere thanks to the Government’s effective disease control strategy.
NDO – In the eyes of some Hanoians, the city’s green trees partly contribute to the identity of the capital. Many ancient trees have lived for uncountable rainy and sunny seasons on Hanoi’s ancient streets, witnessing many historical ups and downs of the city.
NDO – Vietnamese people have long maintained the tradition of enjoying flower-scented tea and the pastime has been elevated in the way Hanoians prepare the typical drink.
