Amateur 'tuong' (classical drama) art troupes have laid the foundation for the development of 'tuong', as they have kept intact the original value of the traditional art form.

Overseas Vietnamese youths who won a writing contest on the nation’s sacred sovereignty over its seas and islands will have the opportunity to receive a meaningful reward: a visit to the Truong Sa (Spratly) Archipelago.

Budget carrier VietJet Air will soon operate two international routes from Vietnam’s northern port city of Haiphong to Seoul, the Republic of Korea and Bangkok, Thailand, bringing the total flights departing from Haiphong to nine.

Work started on September 20 on Go May Overpass, which will span the intersection of National Highway 1A, Le Trong Tan Street and Nguyen Thi Tu Street in Ho Chi Minh City’s Binh Tan District.

Brocade weaving is a traditional handicraft of the Central Highlanders and plays an important role in their spiritual life. In the face of challenges from modern life, Central Highlanders have made every effort to keep the practice alive.

Peanut brittle is a traditional candy made from roasted peanut, sugar and malt.

The second Vietnam Comics Day, which was held in Hanoi recently, gathered numerous young artists and attracted a large number of readers of various ages.

Hanoi children enjoyed the Mid-Autumn Festival with various activities held at Thang Long Royal Citadel and Hanoi’s Old Quarter.

In the past, the people in Phu Tho referred to Banh tai (Ear Cake) as Hon Cake, a tasty food that is served every day.

Various activities have been held across the country to celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival (which falls on the 15th day of the 8th lunar month).