Weekend LaoDong

The colors of farewells at the 2026 World Cup

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Holding a World Cup ticket in your hand is a dream, a source of pride, but you must also prepare yourself mentally for "the content of the dream is a nightmare".

Karate martial artist Nguyen Thi Dieu Ly and the dream of ASIAD 20

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Female martial artist Nguyen Thi Dieu Ly of the Vietnamese karate team is one of the key faces being professionally prepared to participate in ASIAD 20. She has just affirmed her form with a Gold Medal at the 2026 Asian Championships.

Lost in Tra Su Melaleuca Forest

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At the end of June, I decided to spend a day to go to An Giang, returning to Tra Su Melaleuca Forest - a place that many people compare to the "green lungs" of the West Hau River region.

About Con Son to cool down

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Summer in Con Son (Binh Thuy ward, Can Tho city) is jokingly called the season of prosperity, when rambutan gardens ripen red, longan branches laden with fruit and green star apple gardens swaying in the wind.

Everyone is tired of the heat

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As record heat waves cover many countries, especially Europe, not only humans are struggling. The artificial intelligence industry, which is booming with a series of data centers, is also beginning to feel pressure from extreme heat.

Penalty kicks and the harsh reality

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The career of any player can be ruined by a fateful moment.

Journalist Truong Anh Ngoc: The more you go to the World Cup, the more pressure you feel

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Having worked at many World Cups, but for journalist Truong Anh Ngoc, the pressure has never decreased. Each new tournament sets higher requirements, not only in terms of workload but also in finding different perspectives to retell the World Cup story in its own way.

People's Artist Pham Phuong Thao: In the midst of the noise, I find myself quiet

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Pham Phuong Thao is the youngest singer ever to be awarded the title of People's Artist (NSND). Amidst the noisy and tempting showbiz, NSND Pham Phuong Thao said that she chooses a quiet, peaceful life as well as healthy relationships.

Main attacker Tran Thi Thanh Thuy: Leader's bravery

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Main attacker Tran Thi Thanh Thuy continues to be the captain of the Vietnamese women's volleyball team in 2026. This hitter still maintains her desire to conquer the highest tournaments with her home team.

Making cool mangosteen chicken salad on summer days

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On hot summer days, changing to delicious and refreshing dishes will help family meals become more diverse and avoid greasiness. Accordingly, mangosteen chicken salad will be a delicious, quick and easy-to-make dish when combining the sweetness of young mangosteen with soft boiled chicken, very suitable for enjoying on hot summer days.

9x doctor tells story of sports shooting business

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The sport of shooting is creating a trendy entertainment wave in Tay Do in particular and the Mekong Delta (Mekong Delta) region in general.

From compassion to the journey of living true to oneself

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Two new books, one is a fable about unconditional sacrifice, one is contemplations to help people face themselves. Despite differences in genre and audience, "100 legs" by writer Nguyen Ngoc Thuan and "Dare to live true to yourself" by author Kim Suhyun meet in one common point: evoking compassion and helping each person find the meaning of existence.

Brocade full of Cham soul

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Separated by National Highway 1A, on the other side is Bau Truc ancient pottery village, on this side is My Nghiep weaving village, located in the center of Ninh Phuoc commune, Khanh Hoa province.

Cultural imprints of the World Cup

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At the 2026 FIFA World Cup, through 16 host cities in 3 countries, Canada, the United States and Mexico, North America witnessed a period of cultural exchange, welcoming people from all over the world. Matches are just part of the story, because alongside is a larger change spreading in everyday life, shaping the way we gather, celebrate and connect.

Preserving traditional crafts in rural areas of Hai Phong

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At one time, the sound of shuttles, saws, and chisels echoed throughout many rural areas of Hai Phong. The craft village not only created livelihoods but also kept people staying with their homeland. But as the younger generation gradually left, many traditional crafts are now only maintained by old workers who are still attached to the old craft.

Leave period to enjoy maternity benefits when giving birth

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I heard that from July 2026, female workers giving birth to their second child onwards will have 7 months of leave, is that correct? Reader with email honghanhxxx@gmail. com, sent an email asking Lao Dong Newspaper for advice.

Green startup mark of Co Lao girl

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Born and raised amidst the overflowing mist of the Dong Van Karst Plateau (Tuyen Quang), Luu Thi Hoa - a Co Lao ethnic girl, instead of staying in the lowlands to seek opportunities after graduating from university, decided to return to her hometown carrying a green startup aspiration.

5 months of preparation for Vietnamese women's volleyball

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The Vietnamese women's volleyball team is assigned the goal of striving to maintain 4th place at ASIAD 20. Experts understand very well that competing at ASIAD will bring fiercer and more fierce competition when competing at the Asian Championship or SEA Games. Because all volleyball teams always expect to win medals at the most prestigious sports festival of the continent.

Dining and interesting conversation in a 300-year-old garden

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In the days I stayed in Kyoto (Japan), the meeting with Professor Shimizu Masaaki (Osaka University) through the connection of my beloved sister left a special mark. His petite figure but exudes strength, he possesses a warm, emotional voice and especially a sophisticated Vietnamese proficiency, rich in cultural depth.

Shifting thinking from short-term care to sustainable care for workers

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At the 14th Vietnam Trade Union Congress, finding solutions to represent, care for, and protect the legitimate and lawful rights and interests of union members and workers in accordance with the new situation is one of the contents that many people are interested in.