Weekend LaoDong

The Dao Tien people "maintain the soul" of cultural heritage

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With about 22,500 people, accounting for 1.69% of the population of Son La province, the Dao people mainly live in the Phu Yen, Moc Chau, Yen Chau, Bac Yen areas, preserving a rich cultural life through rituals, customs, language, writing, ancient books, folk songs and traditional costumes. Many values have been recognized as National Intangible Cultural Heritage and continue to be preserved and promoted.

Volleyball coach Nguyen Thi Ngoc Hoa: Valuable replacement

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Coach Nguyen Thi Ngoc Hoa is assigned the role of head coach of the Vietnamese women's volleyball team competing in the second leg of the SEA V.Cup 2026 in Thailand and this is like a turning point in her professional career.

Watch lavender in Xinjiang

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This season, coming to North Xinjiang (China), on many roads, each step can be gentle, both sweet, fresh and faintly rustic of herbs and wood of lavender.

Developing young coaches for volleyball

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Coach Nguyen Thi Ngoc Hoa is one of the most typical representatives that Vietnamese youth volleyball recognizes for their coaching work achieving professional achievements.

When technology opens the door to bringing deaf people back to sound

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Hearing loss is a global medical burden. In Vietnam, the emergence of high-tech hearing aids has opened up opportunities for deaf and elderly hearing people to find their familiar sounds, regain confidence and joy in life.

From challenges in the digital age to the role of cybersecurity

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From 2024, the Government stipulates August 6 every year as Vietnam Cyber Security Day to raise people's awareness of the role and significance of cyber security.

When humans live like machines

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A boy asks AI to do homework, then sits and waits for the answer. The point is not that he uses AI, but that he has not had time to ask himself what he thinks about that question?

Mechanism for creators to benefit from the life cycle of works

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Decree 287/2026/ND-CP for the first time stipulates specific copyright fees for many creative titles in the film industry, creating a basis for recognizing the value of creative labor. However, for professionals to enjoy commensurate benefits when works continue to be exploited, it is still necessary to improve the contract mechanism and share benefits.

Red address" in the southernmost sea and sky

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Once thought Hon Da Bac was just a famous scenic spot of Ca Mau, but the trip brought us more than that. This is also a "red address" marking the feat of the People's Police force.

FIFA President in turmoil

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FIFA President Gianni Infantino may pay a heavy price for "flying too close to the sun"...

Preparing for old age

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My parents have both passed the age of 70. My father retired 20 years ago. Before retiring, he worked as a 7/7 paint worker, his pension now is less than 5 million VND per month. My mother left the State sector earlier, she retired under a "lump-sum" regime from the 1990s of the last century, so now there is no income.

Cuisine becomes "spice" for the love story of a South American couple

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After 8 years of companionship, Russell and Aytes, a couple from South America, still share a passion for exploring the world. They have visited many countries together, experienced many cultures and enjoyed countless typical dishes.

Vietnamese musicals seek to step through the narrow door of the stage

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Musicals are still considered an academic, niche and costly type of audience in Vietnam. According to Jay-Thien Nguyen, to expand the public, professionals must change from the way they choose works, organize spaces to the way they bring viewers into the story.

Aspiration to bring Vietnamese flavors far

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The aroma of grilled spring rolls on a charcoal stove, the simmering sound of oil when the Ho Tay shrimp cakes are just dropped into the pan, or the thin layer of banh cuon flour skillfully spread on the smoky surface of the pot...

Sticky fish - better wood than better paint

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Thoi loi fish along with devil-faced fish are probably the 2 types of fish with the ugliest appearance in the world with rough, bulging eyes and gray skin, body shaped like a dry tree. Not only ugly, Thoi loi is also the most bizarre creature on the planet, because they know how to swim, crawl, fly, and climb trees. However, the meat of Thoi loi is crunchy, just thinking about it makes tears well up.

Director - Meritorious Artist Nguyen Mai Hien: "Green Highlands" is a challenge for me

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Director - Meritorious Artist Nguyen Mai Hien said that he challenged himself when making the movie "Green Highlands" - a television project that deeply explores the image of the People's Police soldier.

Without fierce chases, without breathtaking gunfights, the film is a silent journey of sticking to the village, sticking to the people of the Police force amidst countless difficulties in the highlands. Sharing with Lao Dong Newspaper, director Mai Hien told about the journey of overcoming difficulties and the "one-sided" spirit of the whole crew to bring the most authentic work.

From street food to the kitchen of the world

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Ho Chi Minh City has just been voted by Time Out as the destination with the most attractive street food in the world in 2026, surpassing many famous "food capitals" such as Kuala Lumpur, Jakarta, Bangkok...

Ai Phuong: I have compressed the energy inside for too long

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After the "Sisters Who Make Waves" journey, Ai Phuong introduced "musical personality" Rachel P with the song "Gentle and Gentle". The female singer affirmed that this is not a "makeover", but a time when she chooses to live more honestly with her core values.

To allow workers to access the cultural industry

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Building and improving the spiritual life of workers is always concerned. But perhaps it is time, besides mass art programs, to create conditions for those who directly create wealth for society to enjoy professional culture.

National Cultural Card Good idea but still needs to be carefully studied

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Proposing the National Cultural Card aims to promote the consumption of cultural products. According to NSND Vuong Duy Bien - former Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism, Chairman of the Vietnam Association for Cultural Industry Development, this is a good idea, but it needs to be carefully researched to ensure feasibility when implemented.