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British tourist injured trying to take photo on Ha Giang cliff

A British tourist fell from a cliff in Hà Giang Province after trying to climb to the edge to take a photo, local authorities confirmed Sunday.

Japanese man gives his love to Ha Giang

For the past 21 years, each month a Japanese man spends some two weeks in Lo Lo Chai, a remote village in the northern mountainous province of Ha Giang, becoming a familiar friend to many members of the Lo Lo ethnic minority group.

Japanese rehab technician volunteers to help Vietnamese patients

Kawamura Hiroaki, a Japanese rehabilitation technician at Quang Tri General Hospital in Quang Tri Province, helped an old patient prepare for her physical therapy practice.

British couple return to thank medical staff for saving them from COVID-19

A British couple among the nation's first COVID-19 patients have returned to Vietnam to thank the medical staff who treated them and present the hosts with a book about their time under care.

Da Nang authorities seek solution to foreign man begging for money on streets

The authorities in Da Nang are looking for s foreign man who holds a signboard reading "I am traveling without money. Please support my trip”.

Spanish architect reveals journey into a woman’s dreams in Hanoi

A photo exhibition themed “A journey into a woman’s dreams” by Spanish architect Salvador Pérez Arroyo opened on March 7 at the Vietnamese Women’s Museum in Hanoi.

American food blogger with love for Vietnamese street food

A passion for street food has inspired American actress Corrin Carlson to become a food blogger giving reviews about food, restaurants, travel, and daily life during her three-year stay in Vietnam.

Nha Trang sets up teams to catch stray dogs after attack

The move followed a dog attack reported in the city on Monday. A white Alabai dog weighing 20kg attacked a foreign tourist, biting his arms and causing serious injuries.

Nha Trang: Foreign tourist hospitalised after dog attack

Nha Trang City’s authorities have launched an investigation after a dog attacked foreign tourists in the city, leaving one of them with serious injuries.

Korean musician brings Vietnamese beauty to the world

Joseph Kwon, a singer-musician from the Republic of Korea (RoK), has helped promote the beauty of landscapes, culture and people of Vietnam to the world through his music.

Vietnamese calligraphy nurtures French scholar’s soul

A foreign man in a traditional Vietnamese long dress drawing calligraphy at a recent Spring Calligraphy Festival in the Literature Temple in downtown Hanoi attracted many visitors.

UK animal rescuer brings passion for conservation to Vietnam

The 36-year-old is very tall and thin with a friendly smile. He has been a wild animal rescuer in Vietnam for nearly eight years.

Canadian-Vietnamese family travels the world

Embarking on their journey since Tết (Lunar New Year), Maxime Godin-Murphy’s family have set foot in nearly 30 localities of Vietnam, 10 countries in Europe and just finished a short visit to his family in Canada.

Korean artist launches music video promoting Vietnamese tourism

A series of famous tourist attractions of Vietnam are beautifully present in “Butterfly Flakes”, the latest music video by artist Joseph Kwon (also known as Joseph Quyen) from the Republic of Korea.

Hanoi hosts Ao Dai fashion show by Italian designer

A fashion show featuring the first Ao Dai, the nation’s traditional long dress, collection by Italian designer Maria Elena Di Terlizzi was held on October 19 in Hanoi.

From zero to hero: Alonzo Stafford and his journey to become VBA champion

Dunks, three-point shots and blocks, these will be the things that basketball fans remember most about Alonzo Stafford of the Saigon Heat after his first impressive season in the VBA in 2022.

David Evans paintings: A dream wrapped in words called myth

David Evans is an American painter. He paints Vietnam from stories of historical figures or myths and legends.

Video of injured foreigner helped by 'tattooed man' goes viral

A video featuring a Vietnamese man talking in a friendly manner with a foreign man in a hospital has gone viral.

Facing the World: A journey to bring back smiles to unfortunate children

Katrin has compassion for Vietnamese children with birth defects and the motivation for her to pursue a journey that has brought about life changes for thousands of unfortunate children in Vietnam.

Korean artist promotes Vietnamese beauty with music

Music has become a means for South Korean singer and songwriter Joseph Kwon to demonstrate his love for Vietnam.