The bountiful southern provinces are always known for their elegant dishes which combine the interesting local specialities with simple yet demanding cuisines.

A number of outstanding Israeli films will be introduced in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City during the Israeli Film Festival, taking place February 24-March 6.

Several of Vietnam’s important industrial sectors have yet to be paid due attention or have been invested in in an over-diversified or unplanned manner, resulting in low added value to the economy. 

Shooter Hoang Xuan Vinh and powerlifter Le Van Cong received a hero’s welcome home from fans and words of praise from the public after making history as Vietnam’s first Olympic and Paralympic gold medalists, respectively.1``

The year of 2016 marked the historic milestones in Vietnamese futsal as the national futsal team convincingly defeated powerhouse Japan in the quarterfinals of the AFC Championships and made it through to the knockout stage of the FIFA Futsal World Cup in Colombia. 

In the Bahnar ethnic group’s community in Glar commune, Dac Hoa district, Gia Lai province, the trades of sculpting, forging and carpentry are considered as men’s jobs while wine making and brocade weaving are the typical trades of women.

An entrepreneur might immediately equate the concept of the “creative industry” with innovative activities in businesses, but the concept is still quite vague for many.

In the Vietnamese entertainment market, which experienced many ups and downs in 2016, numerous outstanding young artists, with their ambition and creative capacity, have left an initial impression on arts lovers.

The year of 2016 was considered as a year full of challenges for Vietnam's economy as internal problems remained cumbersome while the international situation witnessed unpredictable developments.

Moss is not only something that grows on the rocks around Son La but also a unique dish of the region. Moss is taken from underwater rocks in the Ma River and then turned into tasty grilled or fried dishes.