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.

Proud of the national anthems

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The explosion of a series of "national concerts" in 2025 shows a major turning point in the performance industry.

A colorful picture of Gianni Infantino's life and career

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Gianni Infantino has "taken international character" in himself since birth, making the life and career story of the FIFA President something colorful.

Challenges of inspirers in the AI era

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As AI can transform into virtual celebritys with millions of followers, the question of trust and the line between real and fake becomes more painful than ever.

New vitality for Street art

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Two months ago (June 24, 2025), the Prime Minister's decision to merge 3 typical artistic units - Tuong Viet Theater, Cheo Viet Viet Theater and Cau Lai Viet Nam Theater into the Vietnam National Traditional Theater is not only a change in structure, but also a strong affirmation of the vision of development and heritage conservation. This consolidation, although posing inevitable challenges, opens a wide door for breakthrough opportunities, reshaping the future of traditional theater.

Visit Buon Don to explore the land of the "Elephant King"

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From the center of Buon Ma Thuot ward, the vehicle travels about 45km northwest to Buon Don (or Ban Don, now in Buon Don commune, Dak Lak province). This place is known as the cradle of hunting and purging wild elephants in Vietnam.

The boat carrying the cultural majesty of Dong Son

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Viet Khe boat tomb impresses not only because of its rare boat coffin shape, but also because of its rich and sophisticated storage of buried artifacts to the point of clearly reflecting the pinnacle of metal farming techniques and brilliant artistic thinking of the Dong Son community about 2,500 years ago.

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.