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.

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.

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.

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.

Creativity is still the core advantage of humans

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Lao Dong Newspaper reporter had an interview with Ms. Mai Thi Thuy Huong - Deputy Director of the Vietnam Institute of Culture, Arts, Sports and Tourism - about the human resource problem in cultural industry development.

From the charm of Cheo to the Hanoi art brand

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Hanoi is striving to form a system of typical cultural products of the Capital, serving the People, promoting the image of Hanoi and contributing to the development of the cultural industry.

Not lonely on the journey of digitizing heritage

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After more than 5 years, Master Nguyen Tran The Hiep affirmed that choosing to preserve cultural heritage by digitizing is a right step.

Skin care secrets for women with cornstarch and cow's milk masks

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On weekends at home, many women prioritize choosing natural ingredients to nourish their skin thanks to their safety, ease of implementation and cost savings. According to the book "Skin Masks for Women" (Women's Publishing House), one of the formulas that many people apply is a mask combined from cornstarch and cow's milk. This is a mask suitable for people with oily or mixed-oil skin, helping to cleanse the skin and support improving pore clots.

The sound of Mong khen forever resonates in the great mountains of Son La

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From Moc Chau plateau to the cloud paradise of Ta Xua, Xim Vang, Suoi To or Ngoc Chien, the sound of Mong khen still echoes in the mountains and forests of Son La. Not only is it a traditional musical instrument, the khen is also a cultural soul, connecting the community and is being persistently preserved and passed down by generations of H'Mong people.

The only thing without the Undo button

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I always like the Undo – Complete – button on computers.

Sports prodigy is no longer rare

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World sports now witness prodigies appear everywhere...

Delivery and storytelling

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Each delivery trip in London (UK) is a normal working day for Bryce Pritchett, but it is also the material for videos that attract nearly 500,000 subscribers on YouTube. From the job of a technology driver, the 26-year-old has created a large viewer community on social networks.

Listening to history speak from the Phu Quoc Prison relic

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The tangled barbed wire fences, the dark prison houses and the emotional storytelling of the interpreter at Phu Quoc Prison took me from obsession to choking in the journey back through history.

Rowing boats guarding the dawn of Cai Rang floating market

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At 5 am, Cai Rang floating market wakes up in the sound of boat engines, the sound of water hitting boats. Amidst the changing pace of life, the women by the row still silently make a living, contributing to preserving the river and water culture of the Mekong Delta.

When history emerges from the screen

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For the first time, the entire system of commercial cinemas nationwide participated in the Film Week celebrating the 79th anniversary of War Invalids and Martyrs' Day (July 27, 1947 - July 27, 2026). Films about history and revolutionary wars were screened for free, bringing the nation's memories closer to the public, especially young people.

July and returns

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In July, incense smoke rises again among the stone steles. An old soldier silently puts his hand on his comrade's grave. More than half a century has passed, the war has receded, but for those who are still alive, the appointment with comrades has never closed. Some return with white hair. Some forever stop at the age of twenty.

Skin care with cherry tomato mask combined with honey

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Weekends are a time when many women spend time resting after a busy week, while taking care of themselves with simple beauty methods from natural ingredients. According to the book "Skin Masks for Women" (Women's Publishing House), one of the mask formulas chosen by many people is a combination of cherry tomatoes and honey, suitable for most skin types.

Still waiting for the fate of Vietnamese football and cinema

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Choosing the time when the 2026 World Cup will be held, many film producers have released quite a few films related to football. This very reasonable "trend-following" style contributes to helping films achieve success in terms of viewers and revenue right in the early days of release.

Christopher Nolan's breakthrough blockbuster "The Odyssey

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The Odyssey" is the most anticipated blockbuster of the year, marking the comeback of director Christopher Nolan after the resounding success of "Oppenheimer", a work that won 7 Oscars, including "Best Picture" and "Best Director".