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Creative Tet meal stuns netizens with lifelike detail and heartfelt nostalgia

A traditional Tet (Lunar New Year) meal made entirely from cake-making materials has captivated online audiences, blending artistry and cultural nostalgia in a one-of-a-kind creation.

15 years in Vietnam: A Korean man’s love for the people, food, and traditions

Born and raised in South Korea, Woo Sung spent 15 years in Vietnam, mastering the language, cuisine, and culture. His deep love for Vietnam, from phở to Tet, has made the country his second home.

The love that overcomes 11-year age difference of two Mekong Delta women

Despite societal prejudices and geographical and age differences, the two young women, 11 years apart, are determined to be together.

Ho Chi Minh City man spends $5,000 monthly pampering his ‘aristocratic’ cats

A Vietnamese man’s passion for aristocratic cats has led to international recognition, as he spends $5,000 USD monthly on grooming, health, and training for his 20 champion pets.

22-year-old wows community with handmade Honda SH 350i replicas

With over 1,000 models in his collection, young craftsman Nguyen Duy Son Khe creates miniature Honda SH 350i motorcycles that defy belief.

The joy of kitchen collecting: How pots and pans revitalized a marriage

A Hanoi homemaker discovered the joy of collecting pots and pans, transforming her kitchen and bringing fresh energy into her marriage.

Hanoi mother gives birth to 5 children in 7 years, spends VND50 million a month

Thuy, a 29-year-old mother in Hanoi, said she and her husband intentionally planned to have five babies within seven years after they were married in 2017.

Vietnamese adventurer conquers Tibet at 71, overcoming extreme challenges

At 71 years old, Tran Le Hung has once again proven that age is just a number, completing a secret and grueling 13,785-kilometer journey to Tibet. His reflections on the adventure offer insights into the challenges and rewards of extreme travel.

People transform roof into a national flag to celebrate the National Day

On social media, people in provinces and cities across the country enthusiastically responded to the call to paint their roof into a national flag to celebrate the 79th National Day of Vietnam (September 2, 1945 - September 2, 2024).

After years of hard work, couple travels by motorbike throughout the country

In 2022, Nguyen Hoang Cam advised his wife to give up their private business and spend time traveling. Together, they have been to more than 10 cities and provinces, making up for the years they had to work hard to provide for their family.

Owing debt of gratitude to 'second family', man offers free shoe repair service

Located at the end of a small alley, the leather footwear workshop of Nguyen Ngo Duong, born in 1983 in Thu Duc City, HCM City, attracts many special clients, including lottery ticket sellers, scrap collectors and poor masons.

The art of bonsai: Captivating sanh trees in Vietnam

In Nam Dinh City, the art of bonsai reaches new heights with the stunning creations of the "old man" and "flying fairy gate" sanh (weeping fig) trees.

From husband to wife: Da Nang man's transition supported by loving family

After eight years of marriage and having two children together, Tien Le decided to transition to live as a woman, fulfilling a lifelong dream. The surgery is scheduled for the end of the year, but everyone already calls Tien Le “sister.”

Sticky rice sellers of Phu Thuong: Navigating Hanoi's streets with style

Phu Thuong's sticky rice vendors are transforming the way they bring their traditional dishes to customers.

Young people fall in love with Vietnamese through "Wattpad Speak" trend

The "Wattpad Speak" trend has become a sensation among young Vietnamese, drawing attention to the richness, softness, and flexibility of the Vietnamese language.

With modest income, young man travels often, climbs dozens of mountains

Tran Doan, a native of Thai Nguyen and an office worker at a company in Hanoi, has climbed 60 mountains over the last two years.

Motorbike taxi driver in tears as he eats expensive dish on his birthday

When realizing why a male motorbike taxi driver cried on his 22nd birthday while eating a special dish, a community of netizens couldn't help but feel sad and emotional.

61-year-old woman and granddaughter travel up to the forest and down to the sea

Mi Na from HCM City has had a memorable summer with her grandmother during their walking and biking tour to discover Cat Tien National Park and Con Dao Island.

Large family of 300 meets regularly for death days and longevity celebrations

Nguyen Van Dinh and Nguyen Thi Sam once lived on Truong Dinh street in Hoang Mai district in Hanoi.

City kids lack playgrounds, stay at home surfing internet, studying

Summer is the busiest time for parents as they have to struggle to find safe places for their children to play.