Weekend LaoDong

New literary perspective through " chatting with daffodils and..."

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The book "A Talking to the Water Fairy and..." by Nguyen Huy Thiep includes important essay pieces written by writer Nguyen Huy Thiep during the time of the literary debate about him (1988 - 1992).

Director Dinh Tuan Vu: Revolutionary war films spread patriotism and national pride

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After the "Tunnels: The Sun in the dark", the movie "Rain Rain" will hit the theater on the occasion of the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution successfully and the National Day of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam. War films are expected to redefine the box office market.

Workers' Month - the golden time to honor and support workers

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Ms. Ninh Thi Loan - a worker at Hanoi Urban Environment Company Limited was present at the Vietnam - Soviet Friendship Cultural Palace early to attend the Launching Ceremony of Workers' Month and Action Month on Occupational Safety and Hygiene (OSH) in 2025. She is the representative of nearly 5,000 workers of the Company who responded to the Launching Ceremony.

Where knowledge sprouts in the midst of the great depression

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In the midst of a vast, peaceful valley in Bac Phong commune, Cao Phong district (Hoa Binh), Meddom Park - Heritage Park of Vietnamese Scientists appears as an open book, telling untold stories about the intelligence and silent contributions of Vietnamese scientists.

Main striker Vi Thi Nhu Quynh and her mark in the Asian playground

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Snooker Vi Thi Nhu Quynh has had her first individual title in the continental playground after making her mark at the 2025 Asian Women's Club Volleyball Championship. This is something she has been waiting for for many years in her professional playing career.

Museum: Preserving the past - honoring the present - suggesting the future

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Every time I pass by the Hanoi Museum, I always remember the words of a friend: "This museum does not need to display anything. If we leave it like this for another 20-30 years, this building will become a giant open-air artifact and turn into a museum of waste."

Developing Vietnamese museums in the digital age

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In the context of digital transformation and deep international integration, Vietnamese museums are facing great opportunities and challenges in innovating to attract the public, especially the young generation. Many museums in Vietnam have had approaches to attract visitors to visit and experience, creating unique marks, contributing to heritage preservation and public education.

Alexander Zverev - needs a Grand Slam to touch greatness

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Alexander Zverev has had a successful career, but needs a Grand Slam win to step up to the level of the greats.

A look at the unfortunate and unfair fates in the remote mountains and forests

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The tragic and perverse fates of women, the tragedies, and the hidden corners of love aspirations in remote mountains and forests are expressed emotionally through the short story collection "The Weeping Winter Wind" by Hoang Le Thuy.

Lam Thanh Mountain, a national relic site whose potential needs to be awakened

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Lam Thanh Mountain National Historical and Cultural Relic, in Hung Thanh Commune, now Hung Nguyen District, Nghe An Province. This was the headquarters of Nghe An Town from the Ming Dynasty to the early 18th century. Thanh Mountain was recognized by the State as a National Historical and Cultural Relic, signed on April 28, 1998, but since then, there has been no attention paid to preserving and embellishing this relic.

Waves

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...Continued from previous issue

Outside, at the Terrain de Sport stadium, the crowd grew larger and larger, and the noise of the striking workers grew louder.

Reflections from the books of 2 Nobel Prize winning authors

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The book "Difficult Times" by the Nobel Prize-winning authors Abhijit V. Banerjee and Esther Duflo, published by Tre Publishing House and translated by Nguyen Thi Kim Ngoc, has brought readers knowledge about macroeconomics for individuals and businesses.

Jun Pham: I don't have the habit of giving up halfway

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In a conversation with reporters, Jun Pham said he never intended to give up halfway through participating in "Call Me by Fire". Despite the pressure, the male singer remained determined and overcame all difficulties.

9X guy dreams of bringing Vietnamese traditional costumes to the world

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At the "Miss Cosmo 2024" program, Vietnamese traditional costumes worn by beauties from many countries around the world appeared on the catwalk, attracting special attention. The author of those traditional costumes is the young man Nguyen Duc Loc, the creator of the brand Y Van Hien.

Waves

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On November 12, 1936, a general strike of thirty thousand miners took place in Hon Gai - Cam Pha.Le Travail newspaper wrote: "For the first time in Indochina, the proletariat won a brilliant victory.For the first time, discipline and unity defeated the resistance of the mine owners and their henchmen".Today, it has become the Traditional Festival of Miners.
In the historical novel "Northeast Coal Basin", writer Dang Huynh Thai wrote about the indomitable fighting spirit of miners to regain the right to live and work."Coal can burn everything, boil steel into water, but cannot burn the hearts of miners".
Lao Dong newspaper respectfully introduces an excerpt from "Northeast Coal Basin" about the heroic period of the coal industry and Vietnamese miners.

Dragon Eye Guards the Arctic

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The northernmost point of Vietnam is located in a region with a very sacred name with the legend of “the Dragon’s children, the Fairy’s grandchildren” called Lung Cu. This name is recorded from the Chinese word Long Cu, which means where the dragon lives. There is Dragon Mountain, which is Lung Cu peak, with dragon eyes shining with blue water all year round, guarding the earth and sky.

Le Tu Chinh: Return to conquer success

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Le Tu Chinh - a once famous runner of Vietnamese Women's Athletics in the 100m and 200m speed events, unexpectedly had her name on the list to participate in the 2024 National Championship after a period of silence...

Two unique ancient villages and “Hollywood Mo”

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Not far from the city center there is a famous ancient village, Tay Mo village, now in Tay Mo ward, Nam Tu Liem district, Hanoi city.

Oil lamp - not just a light of memories

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Now, for many people, oil lamps are old objects with little value, but they were once a part of our ancestors' lives... From the oil lamp we can trace back to the dear old days. Therefore, it is not only the light of memories...

Rapper Tien Dat: Thanks to art, I feel less arid

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Rapper Tien Dat had a conversation with Lao Dong Newspaper reporter about his journey after 10 years of "hiding" and the story of balancing art, family life, and passion for business.