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.
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.
Still waiting for the fate of Vietnamese football and cinema
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Choosing the time when the 2026 World Cup will be held, many film producers have released quite a few films related to football. This very reasonable "trend-following" style contributes to helping films achieve success in terms of viewers and revenue right in the early days of release.
Christopher Nolan's breakthrough blockbuster "The Odyssey
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The Odyssey" is the most anticipated blockbuster of the year, marking the comeback of director Christopher Nolan after the resounding success of "Oppenheimer", a work that won 7 Oscars, including "Best Picture" and "Best Director".
Dan Truong: "Artists' lives are glamorous but often very lonely
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Singer Dan Truong said that in 30 years of his career, he has always strived to maintain his image with the public. However, he himself does not want the public to forever only remember the glory of the past but also the efforts in his current journey.
Meritorious Artist Le Vi: I still remember the most beautiful Hanoi
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Meritorious Artist Le Vi followed her husband to France from 2003. After giving birth to her second child, she returned to Vietnam to live for a while, then moved to France to settle down from 2006.
Steps of gratitude to the sacred land of Quang Tri
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In the July days, Quang Tri is scorching hot, but people from all over the country still flock here. Not only is it a journey to revisit the old battlefield of veterans, Quang Tri also welcomes tens of thousands of hearts of mothers and sisters who are looking for relatives, and also young children who want to understand more about the value of peace.
Preserving Vietnamese - building Vietnamese cultural sovereignty in the digital space
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Language is the core component of identity and cultural sovereignty. In the digital environment, Vietnamese is not only used in communication but also as input data for search engines, artificial intelligence, translation software, virtual assistants and content creation platforms.
Glory of Vietnam - contributions that make the country strong
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From scientists diligently in the laboratory, dedicated doctors in the hospital bed, creative workers in factories to pioneering collectives in defense, education, diplomacy, finance and technology, individuals and collectives honored at the "Vietnam Glory 2026" program are vivid proof of the strength of labor, intelligence and aspiration to serve the country.
To the US to watch the World Cup
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The 2026 World Cup has closed, leaving millions of fans around the world with unforgettable emotions.
Old bamboo shoots grow
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Vietnamese swimming has begun to prepare with a new force because the generation of athletes who have been familiar for many years will gradually age.
