Weekend LaoDong

Duong Lam, where the soul of the countryside still exists

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It took 3 years to return to Duong Lam ancient village (Hanoi) and see that the countryside has become more spacious, prosperous and more tourist-oriented with eateries, cafes, check-in costume rental points; but still retains the soul of an ancient Vietnamese village with hundred-year-old laterite houses and brick alleys stained with time...

Milestones in 97 years of Lao Dong history

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August 14, 1929:

The first issue of Lao Dong Newspaper was printed in clay, on Dap Cau paper, one side assembled and one side smooth, size 22x30cm, in a small 10m2 room in Thong Phong alley, Hang Bot street (Hanoi). The newspaper's personnel was initially headed by Mr. Nguyen Duc Canh as Editor-in-Chief, with 2 journalists: Tran Hong Van (Tran Hoc Hai) and a female party member named Thu Van. In 1929, Lao Dong Newspaper published 4 issues.

Statistics on the "soft infrastructure" of the cultural industry

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To make the cultural industry a new driving force for growth, Vietnam not only needs good works, strong businesses or large markets. A fundamental requirement is to measure how much revenue, jobs, intellectual property and value the industry is generating for the economy. Without a reliable statistical system, it is very difficult to plan policies, allocate resources or correctly identify areas with breakthrough potential.

Preparing marriage skills to help young people firmly build a family

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Experts believe that premarital education not only equips knowledge but also helps couples prepare psychology, skills and dialogue before entering family life, contributing to limiting post-marital conflicts.

Finding a young player to follow in the footsteps

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Many years ago, Vietnamese badminton diligently searched for answers to the thorny question: "Who will succeed Tien Minh?". Finding a young athlete to succeed famous badminton player Nguyen Tien Minh when he no longer competes in top tournaments has made the management of the Vietnamese Sports sector and the Vietnam Badminton Federation unable to solve it most effectively.

Learning from heritage to nurture love for Hue culture

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No longer standing still in preserved glass frames, Hue's heritage is gradually entering school life in a very different, close, lively and emotional way.

Actress Hong Anh: The biggest title I want to keep is the love of the audience

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In a conversation with Lao Dong Newspaper, actress Hong Anh shared deeply about her concerns with the profession and her persistent love for the stage cathedral.

The bravery of a journalist in the AI era

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AI can write news, create videos, and synthesize data in just a few seconds. But as technology becomes increasingly intelligent, what determines the value of journalism is no longer speed, but bravery, judgment, and responsibility.

Young workers and AI: Why faster?

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AI is helping young workers in Asia complete their jobs faster, but the time saved does not always turn into rest time or higher salaries. For many Gen Z, when AI becomes a part of work, productivity standards are also pushed up: Doing faster means expecting to do more, better.

Building a "barrier" to protect children on social networks

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Children are increasingly accessing social networks earlier while the risks from harmful content, online bullying, fraud, privacy infringement to addictive mechanisms are increasingly complex. Researching to ban or restrict children from using social networks is therefore no longer just a story of each family but needs to become a policy issue.

Badminton player Nguyen Thuy Linh: Record holder for the number of ASIAD participations

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Nguyen Thuy Linh just won the runner-up title at the Taiwan International Badminton Tournament (China) and she is confidently aiming for the opportunity to conquer the arena of the 20th Asian Games (ASIAD 20) in Japan in September this year.

Lao Dong Newspaper creates positive changes in the highlands of Lao Cai

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According to Chairman of Lao Cai Provincial People's Committee - Nguyen Tuan Anh (photo), a lot of information from Lao Dong Newspaper has contributed to helping the government promptly grasp reality, remove difficulties for people and businesses, and at the same time spread beautiful stories, adding motivation for development for the highlands.

Lao Dong Newspaper - a reliable friend of the Trade Union organization and workers

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To celebrate the 97th anniversary of the first issue of Lao Dong Newspaper (August 14, 1929 - August 14, 2026), many trade union officials shared their feelings and recognition for Lao Dong Newspaper.

U60 backpacker rides motorbike to conquer Xinjiang, Tibet

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On his favorite motorbike, Mr. Phung Le Phan (HCMC) crossed dangerous roads, setting foot in Everest Base Camp, Kailash Mountain and many famous scenic spots of China.

Gifts from loofah

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Luffa fiber used to be an item associated with generations of Vietnamese people before being pushed back into the past by cheap industrial products. However, under the lens of those who aspire to preserve indigenous resources, this rudimentary material has had a spectacular transformation, rising to become an ambassador for a sustainable green lifestyle.

From newspaper number 1 to position number 1

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The image of the 5-pointed star appeared right on the banner of Lao Dong Newspaper No. 1 published on August 14, 1929. To this day, after 97 years, that star still shines as a reminder to generations of Lao Dong Newspaper workers today to be proud of the past, responsible for the present and full of faith and aspiration towards the future in the role of No. 1 newspaper on protecting the rights of workers.

Vietnam will be a key long-term tourism market for the Russian Federation

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Ms. Maria Pasuginova (pictured) - Head of the Department in charge of Asia, the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) and Latin America of the Moscow City Tourism Committee has frank assessments of the Vietnamese tourism market.

Vietnam national team and the boost from ASEAN Cup 2026

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The special ASEAN Cup, unprecedented in the history of the Vietnamese national team, may be a boost to develop forces over many resources, opening up ambitions in major tournaments as well as attracting attention from fans.

The appeal of Vietnamese concerts

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After a busy summer of music events, the domestic performance market continues to heat up with a series of announced programs. The appeal of "Anh Trai Vuot Ngan Chong Gai 2026" and major music festivals shows that Vietnamese concerts are still a "gold mine", but the year-end competition will become increasingly fierce.

Korean actor Hwang Chansung: It would be an honor to have the opportunity to come to Vietnam to film

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Lao Dong Newspaper reporter had an exclusive conversation with actor Hwang Chansung about the potential between the two markets Vietnam - Korea, as well as cooperation opportunities between the two sides when the cultural industry explodes.