US Veteran in Effort to Return Wartime Diary to Vietnamese Family
A US veteran Pater Mathews of Vietnam war has emailed relevant agencies of Ha Tinh province in central Vietnam expressing his desire to fly to Vietnam and return a Vietnamese martyr’s diary picked decades ago to the martyr’s family.
Expat Spotlight: Marcus Lacey - Capturing Hanoi's Charms By Camera
With roots in England and New Zealand, expat Marcus Lacey wanted to settle down somewhere in the middle, making Vietnam the perfect choice. With breathtaking scenery and vibrant nature, this country has been a picturesque wonderland for the passionate photographer.
Expats Share New Year's Resolutions
To set up for great success in the Year of the Cat, expats living in Vietnam revealed their biggest achievements in 2022 and new year's resolutions, from personal to social responsibilty goals.
Tet On The Canvas: Artists in Vietnam Recreate the Zodiac In New Exhibition
A collective of artists in Vietnam have created a two week long art exhibition, reflecting on the past twelve years through the signs of the Vietnamese Zodiac. Jason Law visited the event to speak to the people involved and check out what's on show.
Tedd Nash Pomaski - An American Artist Inspired By Hanoi's Moon
In a collection dedicated to his beloved Hanoi, American artist Tedd Nash Pomaski conducted a visual transcription of the many hidden meanings about the phases of the moon; perfect art for the Lunar New Year.
Expats Share Their Impressions of Vietnam's Joyful Tet Season
Foreign friends living in Vietnam are impressed with the way local people treasure family time and practice tradition customs in Tet, the most important holiday of the year.
How To Celebrate Tet Like A Vietnamese: A Helpful Guide for Expats
Tet is a special occasion for Vietnamese and preparing for the holiday is even more important than the holiday itself.
The Art, Science, and Magic of Nhat Tan's Dao Trees
In a quiet corner of Tay Ho is a magical garden with well-manicured buds, ready to bloom for the Lunar New Year.
Hanoi Opens Second Food Street Near Expat Area
A night-time food and pedestrian zone was officially opened in Truc Bach, an expat area in Hanoi, on December 23 night.
A Look at Hanoi's "Korea Town"
My Dinh-Song Da Area earned its unofficial title as the "Korean Town" of Hanoi as it is home to some tens of thousands people from the land of Kim Chi.
Operation Jingle Bells: American Veteran Reflects On His Vietnamese Christmases
Matthew Keenan, who once celebrated Christmas on an American military base during wartime, now celebrates the holidays with his Vietnamese friends and family.
Expat Spotlight: Joseph Kwon - Serenading the World From Vietnam
In his new music videos, South Korean singer Joseph Kwon showcases the beauty of Vietnam with a catchy K-Pop flair.
Laotian Schoolgirl Shares Her Admiration Of Vietnamese Border Guards
Ho Thi Nghin - a 10th grader at H.Sa Muoi High School (Laos), Salavan province (Laos) won the third prize and the Impression prize in the "Storytelling memorabilia" contest thanks to her article named "The bicycle of my Border Guard foster fathers".
Sun Symphony Orchestra Showcases Passionate Nighttime Rhythms
Staff writer John Creevy reviews "Danzas Del Fuego: The Rhythm of the Night," a new performance by Hanoi's acclaimed Sun Symphony Orchestra.
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.
