Weekend LaoDong
Spreading reading culture from "zero-dong libraries
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From free public libraries in Ho Chi Minh City to "zero-dong library" models built by the community in Hanoi, the expansion of reading space is showing a practical direction to bring books closer to people, especially children, students and low-income people.
Traces of time
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Time has no shape. We cannot see it, nor can we keep it. But every day that passes, time still quietly leaves its mark on everything.
From concerts to cinema, Vietnamese identity becomes a "specialty
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From concerts gathering tens of thousands of spectators to historical and folk culture films reaching hundreds of billions of VND in revenue, Vietnamese identity is becoming a competitive advantage of the entertainment industry.
Vietnamese music is still waiting for a major breakthrough
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The Vietnamese music market is becoming vibrant with a series of albums and EPs by Hieuthuhai, Binz, MONO, GREY D, Chi Pu, Noo Phuoc Thinh... Projects are increasingly meticulous in terms of ideas and images, but the large number of songs has not created a "hit" that is strong enough to transcend the boundaries of the fan community.
Honoring and continuing the values of peace and humanity of the L.N. Tolstoy Prize
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On July 24, 2026, the Jury of the International Peace Prize named after Lev Tolstoy met and voted to unanimously award the 2026 award to General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam, President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam To Lam. This is a special event with profound cultural diplomacy significance. On this occasion, Lao Dong Newspaper had a conversation with Assoc. Prof. Dr. of Art Studies Nguyen Thi Minh Thai.
The transformation of the social media era
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A wave of policies is silently spreading globally, as a series of countries begin to establish legal barriers to protect children in the digital space.
Coach Federico Rampazzo: The fire starter for the Vietnamese men's volleyball team
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On the field, coach Federico Rampazzo is busier than the players when he has to take detailed notes and continuously do everything to encourage the spirit and bring the most excitement to help his team play to score points effectively.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
