Weekend LaoDong

Lost in Manga's "paradise

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On a hot sunny day, people line up in long lines in the morning to wait for the opening time of the Manga Museum in Kyoto (Kyoto International Manga Museum). This is not only a museum for manga lovers but also a center for storing and researching the history of Japanese manga. With hundreds of thousands of materials related to Manga, from historical publications to contemporary works, this place is considered one of the largest Manga archives in the world.

Winding from the Irish coastal wind

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In western Ireland, Connemara still preserves the traditional wool weaving craft that has existed for many generations. Aran-style sweaters are not only for warmth but also bear the imprint of the sea, meadows and slow life here.

Emptiness from farewells

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People say that summer is also the season of separation and 2026 is no exception. Among the many lingering emotions and tears, Summer 2026 has special farewells from icons such as Pep Guardiola, Dani Carvajal and Mohamed Salah. They leave Manchester, Madrid, Liverpool with vast and nostalgic empty spaces.

How to protect your skin in the peak summer heat

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The busy work of female workers does not have much time to take care of their skin, so please do it to help protect your skin in the hot summer, reduce harmful effects from UV rays and dehydration.

Normal person

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Through the introduction of my close sister, I had the opportunity to meet Mr. Sagarifuji Akira, CEO of a private company providing specialized software, in Tokyo. He spent 3 whole days taking me to explore Tokyo. Amidst the "matrix" of submarines here, if there is no local guide, a person from afar like me can easily get lost.

Men, appearance and nameless pressure

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In the era of social media explosion, men investing in their appearance is no longer a private matter.

Poetry page: Tinh Gieng

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Just welcoming Tet, more than 1/3 of January has passed. The Lunar New Year is also the farewell issue of February, the pace of life again engulfs us in busyness and planning. But Spring is still forever the season of love, poetry, blooming with thousands of flowers and desires, dreams.

The hooves have been thrown, the horses are chirping more than a heartbeat clock in their chest. The full moon of the first lunar month in front of us, we wish for full love and a year of long journey.

In Tet love, there are millions of private loves of those who know how to love, know how to live intellectually with endurance and courage.

Singer Dan Truong: I want my child to learn to appreciate the meaning of lucky money envelopes

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In a conversation with a reporter from Lao Dong Newspaper on the occasion of Binh Ngo Tet 2026, singer Dan Truong reviewed his 30-year career journey as well as changes in his life and artistic activities.

Singer My Tam: I dedicate all Tet time to my family

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The concert with a scale of more than 40,000 spectators at My Dinh Stadium (Hanoi) recently is considered a special milestone in My Tam's career.

AI and experiments to break down bottlenecks in Vietnam's film industry

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The box office success in 2025 shows that the market is already large, but for cinema to become an industry instead of a movement, Vietnam needs production infrastructure, technical standards and expandable service chains.

Actor Ha Viet Dung and a year as general manager in movies to boss in real life

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The conversation with actor Ha Viet Dung took place in a rather "proper" year-end rhythm: everyone is a bit rushed, a bit messy, but still a bit proud after a year of many milestones.

Director Khai Anh: I have gone through a long enough journey to appreciate every experience

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2025 marks a major turning point for director Khai Anh. He left the position of Deputy Director of the Television Film Production Center (VFC), under VTV after more than 20 years of attachment.

Designer tells about the journey to make Made in Vietnam fashion famous

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In the context of Resolution 80-NQ/TW of the Politburo placing expectations that by 2030, the cultural industries will contribute 7% to GDP and form 5-10 national brands in key areas such as design, fashion... the rise of young designers is becoming the first "bricks" to realize this goal.

From traditional handicraft villages to the journey of bringing products to the world

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From a handicraft village, Bat Trang pottery is entering a new integration journey by maintaining traditional values, while adapting to the strict standards of the global market.

Coming to Con Son to cook banh tet, listening to Tet rice flakes explode

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The people of Con Son (Binh Thuy ward, Can Tho city) are famous for the "friendly" community tourism model.

The story behind the concert series with tens of thousands of spectators

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Looking back at 2025, I am grateful for the journey that has passed. I became attached to the stage from 2024, boldly brought cinematic feelings into the concert and am happy when the audience understands what I do. That "understanding" is the greatest gift to those behind the stage.

Culture creates the soul of cuisine

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Vietnamese cuisine is being valued as a powerful tool of the tourism and diplomatic industries.

Digital age and the problem of preserving the identity of Vietnamese television

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Digital transformation creates a turning point for Vietnamese television, from production to audience approach. However, alongside innovation is the risk of content depth and identity fading, posing a significant problem for television makers.

Factors that determine the change of Vietnamese art in the future

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No art form is separated from the context of economic - political - social life that gave birth to it, if art wants to develop, it needs to have synchronous development thinking in all fields to create momentum.

National colors on Dong Ho paintings

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In the atmosphere of the earth and sky transitioning to Spring, when the brilliant colors of peach blossoms begin to embellish in the chilly weather of Northern Vietnam, the poem by poet Hoang Cam: "Dong Ho paintings of chickens and pigs with fresh lines / National colors shine brightly on diep paper" echoes again as a reminder of cultural origins.