Weekend LaoDong
Books that were once a phenomenon in the publishing market
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Besides the sensational phenomena like "Red Rain", the publishing industry last year recorded the prominence of some non-fiction publications, such as the book "The Teacher" by author - Senior Lieutenant General Nguyen Chi Vinh, writing about the portrait of intelligence general Dang Tran Duc (Ba Quoc), or "I Tell - Everything From Books" by painter and book maker Tran Dai Thang, all sold well.
Traveling on Hien Luong Bay
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The geological creation of humans in the effort to turn rivers into electricity on the Da River has drastically changed the landscape. Hien Luong Bay (Phu Tho) has formed a unique lake landscape, likened to "Ha Long on land".
Narrow borders and long dreams
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Hanoi is not only defined by vast boulevards or skyscrapers reflecting on Hoan Kiem Lake. Hanoi also has another, mysterious and proud appearance, hidden behind mossy walls: Small alleys. That is where the definition of distance seems to be blurred, where one arm span can touch two patches of memory, and where the narrowest "borders" open up endless long stories about survival and transformation.
From book pages to the foundation of learning society
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Directive 04-CT/TW in 2026 of the Secretariat on strengthening the Party's leadership over publishing activities in the new situation continues to affirm and promote the role of ideological and cultural pillars, fostering knowledge, orienting aesthetics, and improving people's knowledge. In which, publishing content is placed to become a core product for the development of the cultural industry.
Market fair - a place to preserve the soul of culture in the great mountains of Son La
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Highland markets are not only places to buy and sell goods but also unique cultural living spaces for people of Son La ethnic groups.
Poetry page: Hello 2026
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The New Year 2026 has arrived all over the world. Year-end work is piled up, Winter is not cold but "heated up" because of the intensity of labor and plans. The New Year reminds us that Spring is approaching, we need to do countless necessary things to welcome Tet and Spring. The great author of Avar literature, Russian poet - Rasul Gamzatov (1923 - 2003) left a masterpiece full of love for life: "Spring - like the happiness of my heart / I think you will come and never pass away / Come, joy, and Spring, come / So that the heart can sing on the human chest!
Journey to sow precious medicinal seeds at Sam Ta peak
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On the top of Sam Ta, which is foggy all year round at an altitude of more than 2,000m, Ngoc Linh ginseng seeds have germinated and achieved fruit after 7 years of rooting in the great forest. Not only is it the story of planting a precious medicinal herb, but it is also a persistent and challenging journey to create sustainable livelihoods associated with forest protection and local economic development.
Experience with the "Hanoi 5 Cua O" train
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In the increasingly urgent urban rhythm, a slow train, carrying the cultural story of Thang Long - Kinh Bac, is quietly rolling daily, for more than 3 months now. That is the cultural tourism train "Hanoi 5 Doors", a new railway tourism product, inspired by the old 5 Doors of Thang Long (O Cau Den, O Quan Chuong, O Cau Giay, O Cho Dua, O Dong Mac), with 2-story interior, serving tourists to experience Vietnamese traditional culture and art, departing from Hanoi Station, passing through Long Bien, Gia Lam, Yen Vien, Tu Son (Bac Ninh) and then returning.
Sunset on flying sand dunes
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If it weren't for the deep blue Truong Son mountains turning purple under the overlapping sunset, this scene would surely take us away from geographical reality. It would be the Gobi desert or Rub' al Khali desert or the sandy Sahara region shivering in heat and transforming by wind.
Poetry page: Belief
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Winter nowadays is not very cold. In fact, the most frightening cold is in spirit. In all fields, trust and determination are needed.
Young people accompany the Do Hai horn craft village
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In Binh Son commune (Ninh Binh), Do Hai horn craft village is located hidden behind bamboo groves and narrow village roads. Without large signs, bustling display space, Do Hai is present quietly like the rhythm of life of the people here.
From coach Kim Sang-sik reflecting on Vietnamese football
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There is no official election yet, but it is not too much to affirm that coach Kim Sang-sik is one of the Persons of the Year 2025 for Vietnamese sports.
The person who conquered 9 SEA Games 33 medals
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The athlete who won the most medals at SEA Games 33 for the Vietnamese Sports Delegation is swimmer Vo Thi My Tien.
Emulation towards grassroots levels, direct workers
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Over the past time, the emulation and commendation movement organized and implemented by the Trade Union organization has had many innovations. One of them is emulation movements towards the grassroots level, focusing on creating all conditions for workers to directly participate.
Book picture of 2025
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2025 recorded a multi-thematic publication picture, with prominent areas spanning from culture - language, literature, science - knowledge, medicine - health, skills - psychology, applied economy, history - politics to children and comics.
Emulation associated with caring for workers
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The Patriotic Emulation Movement and commendation work among workers, civil servants, and laborers in the period 2020 - 2025 have recorded many examples of individuals and collectives. These are typical examples that have been replicated with the spirit of emulation always associated with caring for workers.
Gifts chosen by AI
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From gift suggestion to payment completion, artificial intelligence (AI) is expected to fundamentally change the way people shop. As "automatic actors" appear more and more, the year-end festival season becomes a big test for the ambition to move shopping beyond the traditional search framework.
From the Patriotic Emulation Congress looking back on the journey of dedication of Vietnam Circus art
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In the flow of the patriotic emulation movement, Circus art - a special field of labor, with many risks and silences, still persists in affirming its position with creativity and continuous dedication. Attending the 11th National Patriotic Emulation Congress, People's Artist Tong Toan Thang - Director of the Vietnam Circus Federation shared his profound thoughts on emulation in art, Circus artists and the journey to bring Vietnam Circus to international standards.
Spreading patriotism and aspiration to rise up
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Every Vietnamese person, any old, young, male or female; any rich, poor, large or small, needs to become a soldier fighting on the front: Military, economic, political, cultural... to spread patriotism and the desire to rise up.
Poetry page: For loved ones
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Each natural season is often associated with a unique color.Why does winter only look gray?Winter is the season when the value of love is revealed and emphasized.The anniversaries and Christmas remind us that the record of life always has the capacity to believe.
Smile for each other, make life increase laughter, the sun dissolves the cold.As American educator William Arthur Ward said: "A smile can brighten up the darkest day".
Let's give each other a warm welcome during the season!
