Weekend LaoDong

Dr. Vo Tri Thanh: Cultural industry creates opportunities for Vietnam on the map of the world's creative economy

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Cultural industry or creative economy is not a new concept but seems to be a new direction full of potential to affirm Vietnam's position on the world's creative economic map.

Maintaining the craft of weaving and weaving of the H'Mong people in the highlands of Son La

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For generations, the H'Mong people in many mountainous villages of Son La have diligently grown flax, seeds, and fabric. The woodenodenoden frames by the fire, skillful hands not only make a beautiful fabric but also weave a unique cultural identity, attached to the life and spirituality of the people of this remote place.

A place where puppetry is always bright

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The waterfall is one of the unique cultural heritages, not only reflecting rural life and agricultural beliefs but also preserving the spirit of entertainment, optimism and folk science of the Vietnamese people.

Vietnamese soul on the autumn leaves

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On thin foam leaves like mist, artisan Quan Thi Cuc diligently uses each needle to create a sophisticated world.

Check-in for a dreamy Autumn Festival in Moc Chau

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When the first cold winds of the dry season swept through the hillsides, carrying the barren mist of the mountainous areas, Moc Chau plateau changed its appearance.

Lift your steps

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In the middle of November, the color of gratitude flowers is brilliant, at Quang Trung Primary School (Phu Dong commune, Hanoi), we encounter simple moments filled with love between teachers and students. These are not just lessons, but also a journey to nurture the soul and nurture dreams.

Ghe Ngo, the spiritual symbol and pride of the Khmer people

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ghe Ngo is both a means of racing and a hidden spiritual value and traditional rituals of the Khmer people in the South.

Unique terraced fields festival of the Muong people

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In the last days of October, when the mist covers the hillsides and the typical cold weather of the mountainous commune of Thuong Coc (Phu Tho province), the Muong people in Mien Doi are bustling in the festive atmosphere.

Connecting the source between heritage, present and future

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The Thang Long - Hanoi Festival 2025 takes place over two weeks (from November 1 to 16, 2025), not just an event but a journey to bring cultural memories together in heritage spaces in the heart of the modern city.

swimmer Nguyen Huy Hoang: If you have the strength, you can still conquer the heights

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When this article was published, swimmer Nguyen Huy Hoang officially went to China for training. The trip is recognized by Huy Hoang as bringing important professional value so that he can break through at the 33rd SEA Games.

touch the dreamy beaches of the island ofsizun

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The island nation of cypress with more than 300 sunny days of the year, beautiful, breathtaking sea and special historical imprints has brought Vietnamese tourists a surprising journey of discovery.

Honeykeeper in the middle of Kackar forest

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In the middle of the Black Sea's Kackar Mountains, a man named Hasan Kutluata is still diligently harvesting the world's rarest honey - "deli bal", also known as crazy honey. This special honey is strong enough to make the bear fall and defeat the entire Greek army thousands of years ago.

Feeling life in Lo Lo Chai

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I read somewhere: "We travel not to run away from life, but to prevent life from running away from us". The words kept ringing in my head, until we enjoyed Lo Lo Chai - a village honored as "Best Tourist Village in the World 2025".

AI and difficulties applied in education

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Korea has placed high expectations on AI textbooks, considering this a leap forward in educational innovation and personalizing learning. But after only 4 months of implementation, the program has broken down, leaving many controversies and valuable lessons for the future of digital education.

The branch of astigmatism

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The rocks seemed to fly out of a geological formation, like falling from the misty mountain tops of Tay Con Linh plain, and then rolling, messy in the middle of the fields or on terraced fields. The rocks as big as buffaloes and elephants in Ha Thanh village create a strange and spectacular chaos.

Heritage in storms and floods

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Faced with the impact of extreme weather such as storms, floods and landslides, the country's invaluable cultural heritages, symbols of history and national identity, are facing the risk of being destroyed or permanently disappeared. The current status of heritage conservation in Vietnam is still largely in a "reactive" state. This work focuses on reinforcing and providing emergency support when natural disasters and floods are about to occur and overcoming the consequences.

Union comes to union members, shares difficulties after storms and floods

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"During the disaster, I was very touched to receive the attention of the Trade Union organization. This is not only material support but also a comfort for my family to have more determination to overcome difficulties caused by floods - Ms. Le Thi Kim Thieu, a worker at 29/3 Textile Joint Stock Company, shared when receiving support from the Vietnam General Confederation of Labor.

When the dream of multi-organ transplantation becomes the pride of Vietnam

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From the desire to seem like a dream, doctors at Viet Duc Friendship Hospital have created a miracle of multi-organ transplantation that makes the world admire.

Actress Van Trang: I dare not claim to be a box office star

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After a long time of dedication to her family and business, Van Trang returned to cinema with a new role in the movie "Ha ma". She shared with Lao Dong Newspaper reporters about her journey to keep her passion for the profession, her concept of making art at the age of 35 and her simple happiness as a woman in the family.

The dream of reviving the hundred-year-old Thanh Ha lace embroidery village

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Amidst the housework in Thanh Ha (Ninh Binh) lace embroidery village, there is a woman who is diligent in loosing the fabric frame to keep the intricate pointed needles as if to protect the soul of the countryside. That is Ms. Nguyen Thi Mai Huong - who is continuing to embroider her father's dream of reviving the craft village with her hands and faith.