Weekend LaoDong

Keeping the soul of writing

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In the days leading up to Tet, just a few lines of typing on the phone, people can immediately have a wish "full of rhyme and meaning" even a pair of complete parallel sentences prepared by artificial intelligence. But amidst that digital rhythm of life, there are still people who quietly grind ink, spread red paper, and keep the slow pace of words.

Binh Vong tiled bridge connects memories of Hanoi's suburban village of scholars

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Amidst the increasingly spreading urban rhythm at the southern gateway of the Capital, Binh Vong village (Thuong Tin commune, Hanoi) still retains the shape of a Northern countryside village with village ponds, ancient communal houses and a curved tiled bridge reflecting the water. Not only is it a rare unique architectural work, Binh Vong tiled bridge is also a community cultural space, a place to preserve memories of a village of scholars, land of outstanding people for centuries.

Full Tet under the Trade Union Shelter

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Amidst the hustle and bustle of spring spreading throughout the small villages of the Mekong Delta, there are simple but solid happinesses being revived under the new corrugated iron roof. For poor workers, the Trade Union Shelter is not just a house, but also a place where worries are put aside to make way for good sleep.

Poet and musician Doan Bong passed away without waiting for Spring to return

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The group of 4 of us, including poet - musician Doan Bong, musician Pham Quang Hien, musician Tran Tuan Nghia and I, often exchange and gather. On January 13, 3 of us gathered to see Doan Bong off to the white clouds of Xu Doai, to his hometown rivers.

Painter Do Ngoc Dung: Pattern of time

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Do Ngoc Dung has reached the "richness" in the true sense of the idiom. He is rich and noble because of his wealth and lifestyle. Born in January, every time the new year comes, painter (HS) Do Ngoc Dung exerts an unexpected vitality of creativity. For more than a decade, he has been one of the few HS who successfully drew zodiac animals and is widely used on newspaper covers and Spring issue magazines.

Inside the world of Premier League referees

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Referees can be likened to fighting everyone alone and that is their suffering...

Mother returns to heaven - 50 super short stories by writer Dang Huynh Thai

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In July 2025, the Writers' Association Publishing House officially launched the book "Mother in the Sky" including 50 super short stories by writer Dang Huynh Thai. Each story is less than 200 words, but still contains profound messages: the abundant love of a mother, the filial piety of a child, the wounds after war, and the aspiration to build a country in the new era.

The monk builds a Khmer agricultural tool museum

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Having successfully collected hundreds of ancient agricultural tools of the Khmer people, Venerable Chau Son Hy, Lai Bo (the monk at the head of the Nam Tong Buddhist pagoda) of Sa - mi pagoda, O Lam commune, An Giang province, wants to inspire the fire of good living to young people.

Imprints on the journey to maintain peace

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Commemorating the 80th anniversary of the Vietnam People's Public Security Traditional Day (August 19, 1945 - August 19, 2025) and the 20th anniversary of the National Security Protection Day, a special space is opening at the Hanoi Museum with the exhibition "Vietnam People's Public Security - 80 years for peace of life" ( Office until September 14, 2025), attracting a large number of people and tourists, bringing a solemn and emotional experience.

Experience wild natural life in Kenya

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Im not an early diver, but every morning, the sunrise in Kenya is enough to wake me up, a female tourist shared when recounting her interesting trip to Kenya.

Local culture gives wings to community tourism

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Not as noisy, bright as the city lights, community tourism in the villages in the highlands of Phu Tho, holding visitors to the foot with the roofs of wooden houses covered with palm leaves, the sound of curse-frame frames and a simple lifestyle in the midst of the clouds and mountains.

Coach Kim Sang-sik: Korean version of Lao Dong Newspaper helps me access a lot of information

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Coach Kim Sang-sik shared that the Korean version of Lao Dong Newspaper is an information channel connecting the international community, especially Koreans living in Vietnam.

The heritage and stature of the August Revolution of 1945

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In the thousands of years of the history of the Vietnamese people, there were turning points that forever changed the fate of the country. The August Revolution of 1945 was such a brilliant moment.

Bringing dolls as little ambassadors to the five continents

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From a simple love for bridge-matched puppets to spreading love for her homeland for the traditional Vietnamese puppet project, Bui Thinh Da (21 years old, Soc Trang) possesses a natural talent for this new art form in Vietnam. After nearly 10 years of working with dots, the 10X guy has always devoted his heart and enthusiasm to each work he creates.

Banana flower salad of Hanoians

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Banana trees are an absolutely useful tree for Vietnamese people, even during the peak season.

Captain, actress Minh Huong: The discipline of the Public Security sector helps me maintain my courage

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On the occasion of the 80th anniversary of the Vietnam People's Public Security Traditional Day, Captain Minh Huong shared with Lao Dong Newspaper about the special journey, where art and career in the Public Security industry go hand in hand, intertwined like two persistent flows in her life.

Vietnamese man reaches far: Quitting a 5-star hotel job, a couple write a dream of pho Viet in the Middle East

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Court words Among the precious streets of Europe, in the bustling atmosphere of Asian financial centers, or throughout the seemingly strange Middle East, there is an invisible and enduring fiber connecting Vietnamese people far from home with their roots.
That line is not woven with ginger silk, but is built from familiar, familiar flavors: the strong aroma of a pot of hourly stewed pho broth, the hometown flavor of the Southern beef noodle bowl, or the crispy crust of a sticky rice ball filled with hometown gifts.

Poetry page: More than an oath

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From the people, for the people, the cause of service and loyalty to the Fatherland and the people, that noble mission is recorded in the 5 oaths of the People's Public Security force.
However, the police, not only protect - fight, but also have a soul that loves Beauty, creativity and talent.This page of poems with the People's Public Security writers who are members of the Vietnam Writers' Association, is even more attractive and partly explains: That lively life is the reason for the deep connection between the "fishing - fish - water" army and people.

Hanoi in the days of red flags flying

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Vietnamese people are strangely passionate about their flags. That is the comment of many foreigners when witnessing Vietnamese people in Hanoi, Da Nang, Ho Chi Minh City... hanging red flags with yellow stars in front of their homes, holding them on their sleeves, painting them on their faces, wearing costumes printed with the national flag on holidays.

Honoring the intelligence of employees and the responsibility of employers

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On August 15, two important events for workers took place at the same time. These are the Creative Labor Festival and the "Enterprise for Workers 2025" Award Ceremony - events that honor the intelligence of workers and the responsibility of employers.