Mei Lou Gani Nguyen & Her Portraits of Pregnancy
A French photographer with Vietnamese roots, Mei Lou's return to Vietnam has gifted her with new opportunities and inspirations.
Editor's Pick: Catherine Tomkins - An Irish Night Owl Painting the City
Enter the imaginary world of Irish painter Catherine Tomkins as she is inspired from her second home, dreamy and spiritual Hanoi, to the canvas in her latest solo exhibition: "Companion".
AHK Hosts Conference Connects Vietnam - Germany Business Opportunity via Football
The German Chamber of Industry and Commerce in Vietnam (AHK) and the German delegates from NRW. Global Business (North Rhine Westphalia) co-hosted a conference on Nov 29 in Hanoi with the theme "Business and Football". The event also welcomed representatives of Borussia Dortmund (BVB Dortmund) to interact with local football lovers.
Expat Spotlight: Olivier Ochanine - On Stage with a Talented French Maestro
The latest installment of Expat Spotlight highlights the work of Frenchman Olivier Ochanine, an award-winning Music Director and Conductor of the Sun Symphony Orchestra (SSO). With his multicultural team, Olivier understands music's power to overcome language and break barriers.
Winter Hue Festival 2022: Hue and Korean Artists Perform Celebrates 30-Year-Ties
Hue and Korean artists together performed “Dance of Harmony” on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of Vietnam - RoK relations (1992 - 2022) and the Winter Festival which was part of the Hue Festival 2022
A Japanese Doctor's Mission to Save Vietnamese Vision
For the past 20 years, Dr. Hattori Tadashi has used his knowledge to help thousands of visually impaired Vietnamese.
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[Op-Ed] Sapa: A Heritage to Be Preserved, Not Sold
VNT reporter reflects on the natural beauty of Sapa and the overdevelopment that threatens it.
Watching the World Cup at Bia Hoi - An Expat's Favorite Pastime
Drinking beer while watching football is how many foreign guests in Ho Chi Minh City enjoy their lives.
The Final Days of Tay Ho's Ghost Ships
South African photographer Lavonne Bosman shares her photos of the abandoned boats in West Lake and the struggles to capture a single moment in time amidst ever-changing Hanoi.
MẮM: The Sweet Sounds of Funky Fish Sauce
VNT staff writer John Creevy tries to uncover the engima of MẮM, a new Vietnamese rock band that has earned a following of local and expat fans, thanks to their East-meets-West blend of musical fusion.
FNF Receives Certificate of Merit from VUFO for Positive Contributions in Vietnam
On November 14, in Hanoi, Phan Anh Son, Vice President, General Secretary of the Vietnam Union of Friendship Organizations (VUFO), Vice Chairman of the Committee for Foreign Non-Governmental Organizations Affairs, presented the Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom (FNF) Institute in Vietnam with the VUFO Certificate of Merit for its positive contributions to Vietnam.
Fun Vietnamese Classes for ESL Teacher in Hanoi
Check out Hanoi's community of foreign English teachers who love dicovering Vietnamese culture through language exchange.
Teacher's Day 2022: Vietnamese Teacher Aims to Break the Language Barrier
Expats from across the world come to Vietnam, enticed by lucrative opportunities and the low cost of living. However, many still struggle with the tonal intricacies of the Vietnamese language. Fortunately, a young Vietnamese teacher is working with expats, aiming to make her homeland's language more accessible to foreign tongues.
HopeBox Move for Hope – Raising Awareness and Inspiring Change Through Exercise
Gender based violence is a serious issue that mainly affects women, all around the world. Vietnam-based social-enterprise HopeBox is running its campaign 'Move for Hope' in November to support victims of GBV, by raising awareness and funding to empower women in need, and help them to take charge of their own lives.
Why You Should Study Abroad in Vietnam: 5 Reasons
Vietnam is a major tourist center famous for its rich history and culture. Young people, who are eager to get an education in an exotic country, tend to come here.
Multinational Models & Artists Present the Green Charms of Sustainable Clothing
Keep Vietnam Clean's Green Gem Shop presented "wearable-artworks" that gave used clothes a brand new life.
Peaceful Moments Throughout Tranquil Hanoi
Vietnam's capital, despite being a bustling place, has plenty of peaceful corners and vistas.
Japanese Eye Doctor Earns “Nobel Prize of Asia” for 20-Year-Dedication in Vietnam
A Japanese eye doctor has been recently awarded the “Asian Nobel Prize” for providing free treatment and training doctors in Vietnam.
Editor's Pick: Introducing SVART, Hanoi's Newest Art Collective
To say SVART is an international organization is an understatement. It is, in a sense, the entire point of the project.
The Slow but Sure Revival of Hanoi's Live Music
In the post-Covid era, Hanoi's musicans are hungry to perform again. VNT staff writer Jason Law spoke to multiple Hanoian artists about their desire to see concerts return to full capacity and to hear rock music in the capital once again.
