NDO – Living in the congested city of Hanoi and under huge pressure to perform academically, kids in the capital city almost have no space or time to play. Whatever happened to being young and carefree? 

NDO - A sacred ceremony that is organised every five years in Hanoi’s Xuan Dinh village is dedicated to a local woman who brought prosperity to the locality in the 17th century. 

NDO - Millions of dollars are being spent on building so-called “smart cities” throughout Vietnam. But whether or not the initiative can solve increasing congestion or serious air pollution is what city residents are really interested in.  

NDO – Starting from the humble Tam Thanh village, mural art has quickly spread to other localities across the country. However, in such a rush for mural paintings, there is a rising problem that modern art may clash with local culture and social backgrounds. 

NDO - Upon arriving to Hanoi’s Ho Guom, or Returned Sword Lake, one cannot keep the strange feeling out of an established legendary story about a genie tortoise that helped King Le Thai To drive Chinese Ming invaders away in the 15th century and about the lake’s elegant beauty bestowed by the Creator. 

NDO – It seems that the flea market has become an attractive destination for both collectors and antique lovers. 

NDO – In addition to the brilliant yellow gardens of mustard greens across Fansipan mountain range and its pristine natural beauty, Sapa town in the the northern province of Lao Cai also impresses visitors thanks to many other places. Let’s explore the most checked-in places in the charming town. 

NDO – Four foreign and seven Vietnamese young volunteers gathered for a community project to support linen weaving in the craft village of Lung Tam, Quan Ba district, in the mountainous northern province of Ha Giang. 

NDO - Whenever spring comes around, flower lovers wish to buy a yellow ochna flower tree to pray for a new year full of peace and luckiness and it is better if the yellow ochna flower tree stands on the holy Yen Tu Mountain. 

NDO - Most Vietnamese people are familiar with the custom of burning ritual papers for their ancestors and gods on their death anniversary and festivals from a young age. 

NDO – The southern region, at over 300 years of age, is still a relatively young land, but is home to an imposing cultural treasure with precious indigenous values, including its celebrations for the Lunar New Year (Tet). 

NDO – For those lucky enough to see in the lunar New Year at Hanoi’s ancient Temple of Literature, at midnight on New Year’s Eve there is an unforgettable experience as it is a unique time when the past and the future exist at once in the present for a fleeting moment.  

NDO – Whenever a type of tree is planted or felled in the streets, scientists usually consider scientific arguments to analyse suitable varieties; meanwhile the majority of people feel nostalgic and dispirited. 

NDO - Since late autumn, many living in Hanoi have taken to social media to express their annoyance at the overwhelming scent of milkwood pine flowers, complaining that they are being suffocated by the so-called “scent pollution”.