Update May, 30 2012 15:39:02
Are Ha Noi's lakes doomed to decay?
May, 22 2012 11:57:49
Many of the capital's lakes have been cleaned at great expense, only for them to become polluted again soon afterwards. Experts say, protecting the city's "green lungs" requires a conscientious effort from the whole community. Trung Hieu and Thu Trang report.
May, 28 2012 15:41:24
Jobs sprout in the homes of poor villagers
Pham Thi Cau, 71, is most often seen taking care of more than 10,000 mushroom bags hung all over her house. Despite the hard work, Cau is very happy, having earned more than VND10 million (US$500) after a year's participation in a local project.
May, 28 2012 15:36:49
Passionate couple become Cha forest protectors
When the sun reaches its zenith, light streams through the leaves and appears to make time in Ru Cha – a mangrove forest in Tam Giang Lagoon – slow down.
May, 28 2012 15:30:00
Art of ceramic enamel revived in Hue
Phap lam art, a kind of enamel painting and carving on copper, debuted in Hue City in 1827 but had disappeared by 1842 – until now that is. An engineer in Hue has brought the art back to life. Cong Thanh reports
May, 28 2012 15:25:03
DaNang seafood caught at the doorstep
Bien Dong Resort restaurant provides guests with seafood, bought early in the morning at the wharf. Hoai Nam reports
May, 28 2012 15:25:00
Kaleidoscope (27-05-2012)
Nguyen Duc, one of the Siamese twins who survived a historic operation in 1988, who received much support and love from the society, hopes to help disadvantaged youth through his new charity group.
May, 28 2012 15:22:33
Tonkotsu Ramen
Known as Japan's most beloved "comfort food", Tonkotsu (pork broth) Ramen makes a welcome dish for chef Kenji. A speciality of Kyushu which boasts the taste of a tangy Tonkotsu Ramen
May, 28 2012 15:20:05
Reading books a habit that lasts a lifetime
Retired military technician Pham The Cuong runs a free private library in his house in HCM City and hosts the Nguyen Huy Tuong Booklovers' Club. He says his biggest happiness is passing his passion on to children. Cuong talks to Ngoc Hai about his love of books
May, 28 2012 15:18:30
It rains in the delta
I am a writer. It's currently October, part of the rainy season. In the small hours of the morning, sleeping can be difficult because the rain sometimes makes my mind drift off to old stories.
May, 28 2012 15:16:54
Careful thought required in choosing schools
State-run Ha Noi Thuc Nghiem (Experimental) Primary School issued entrance examination forms to parents last Friday, but had to immediately postpone them on Saturday morning when frantic parents began jostling and fighting in front of the school gate on Lieu Giai Street.
May, 28 2012 15:15:22
Teed Off (27-05-2012)
First of all, I was greeted at reception by some of my old Diamond Bay staff who have obviously gone on to bigger and better things, which is nice to see. From there, it was a high speed boat ride to the VinPearl island and I was definitely having a "Miami Vice" moment.