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Crafting lifelike fish models, a Lam Dong man turns art into income

Nguyen Hoang Hiep earns nearly $20,000 a year by handcrafting vivid fish models from wood and composite plastic.

Elephant king’s legacy lives on in 100-year-old buffalo-hide ropes

Handcrafted ropes once used to hunt elephants are still intact in Buon Don’s ancient stilt house, preserving a legendary heritage.

Five kids keep Hanoi couple spinning like tops

Though they wanted a big family, having five children was entirely unexpected for the mother born in 1988 in Hanoi.

Two women defy all odds to welcome twin daughters

The arrival of two little girls has brought a fresh and joyful chapter to the lives of a same-sex couple, whose love now receives the blessing of both families.

The surprising transformation of a ‘transgender wife’ after 8 years of marriage

From her face and figure to her demeanor and gestures, Tien exudes femininity and grace. As a lover of beauty, she always appears polished and stunning.

No textbooks, just the road: Boy and mom ride 1,000km across Vietnam

A Hanoi teacher and her 12-year-old son embarked on a transformative two-month journey, cycling from the Mekong Delta to Hue.

Coffee shops as workspaces: balancing customer needs and business challenges

When customers order a single coffee and stay for hours in a café, enjoying air conditioning and free wifi, should shop owners seal power outlets to discourage lingering or let the customers “sit tight”?

Accountant in HCMC quits job to build career making bags from old jeans

Daring to leave a stable job to pursue an uncertain path, a female accountant overcame challenges, proving that with passion comes success.

AI, smartphones, and pork rolls: How Gen Z revolutionizes local food sales

Young Vietnamese turn local food into viral e-commerce hits through livestreaming and creativity.

Master’s degree student quits job to raise fowl with classical music

After a health crisis, a master’s degree holder left her well paid job in the city to start a unique fowl farming venture in her hometown, using music to boost productivity.

U50 woman retires early, leads nomadic lifestyle travelling the world

At 48, Trinh Nguyen chose early retirement to fulfill her dream of traveling. She now enjoys her life by staying in each place for just several months and traveling throughout the country and abroad.

Three seconds in free fall: A Vietnamese woman’s skydiving triumph

After four months of grueling military-style training, Thu Hang from Dien Bien conquered her fear of heights and lived out a dream - her first parachute jump from 800 meters.

HCM City family traverses Vietnam in 'mobile home,' recalls memorable mishap

Tam and Giang, a couple from HCM City, spent VND1.5 billion to purchase a pickup truck and a 'mobile home' setup imported from Germany to complete a two-month journey across Vietnam.

From Hanoi to Korea: a young woman’s thrilling hunt for plush toys

Behind each plush toy collected by a young Hanoi woman lies a memorable story. They are not just material possessions but an endless source of inspiration.

Quitting high-paying job, woman leaves Hanoi to live in rural hometown

In late 2023, when Pham Thu Huong had a good job with a stable income at the age of 24 in Hanoi, she left to find a place in her rural hometown to settle down.

9X artists honor Heroic Vietnamese Mothers with powerful portraits

A moving project captures the natural dignity and history in the faces of Vietnam’s unsung heroes.

Boyfriend works as deliveryman for 4 years to fund girlfriend’s study

For four years of university, a young man covered his girlfriend’s tuition and personal whims, from education costs to little treats.

Hanoi man turns truck into apartment, takes family on trips

Nguyen Ngoc Thang, a Hanoi father, bought a truck and designed its cargo chamber into an "apartment" with a bedroom, living room, and kitchen, allowing his family to travel comfortably across Vietnam.

Family of nearly 500 members in Hai Duong holds grand ancestral ceremonies

Every year on their ancestor’s death anniversary, a family of nearly 500 members in Hai Duong carefully organizes a detailed plan to ensure the event runs smoothly and meaningfully.

97-year-old Ha Tinh woman stuns with photos exploring central Vietnam

A 97-year-old woman from Ha Tinh has completed the first leg of her journey, touring several provinces across central Vietnam. She and her family are now preparing for the next two legs of their cross-country adventure.