Weekend LaoDong

AI and experiments to break down bottlenecks in Vietnam's film industry

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The box office success in 2025 shows that the market is already large, but for cinema to become an industry instead of a movement, Vietnam needs production infrastructure, technical standards and expandable service chains.

Actor Ha Viet Dung and a year as general manager in movies to boss in real life

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The conversation with actor Ha Viet Dung took place in a rather "proper" year-end rhythm: everyone is a bit rushed, a bit messy, but still a bit proud after a year of many milestones.

Director Khai Anh: I have gone through a long enough journey to appreciate every experience

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2025 marks a major turning point for director Khai Anh. He left the position of Deputy Director of the Television Film Production Center (VFC), under VTV after more than 20 years of attachment.

Designer tells about the journey to make Made in Vietnam fashion famous

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In the context of Resolution 80-NQ/TW of the Politburo placing expectations that by 2030, the cultural industries will contribute 7% to GDP and form 5-10 national brands in key areas such as design, fashion... the rise of young designers is becoming the first "bricks" to realize this goal.

From traditional handicraft villages to the journey of bringing products to the world

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From a handicraft village, Bat Trang pottery is entering a new integration journey by maintaining traditional values, while adapting to the strict standards of the global market.

Lessons from the First Party Congress

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The first Congress of the Party took place from March 27 to 31, 1935, with great historical significance in the Vietnamese revolutionary process.

22,000km cycling sows hope from Spain to Vietnam

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Marino Izquierdo Juan, 53 years old, a Spanish cyclist, has just closed his cross-continental journey to Vietnam.

Assembling fabric scraps to connect lives

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There are things that were once considered discarded and there are also people who were once put on the sidelines of working life. The important thing is not only that waste fabric can be revived into artistic products, but also that along with them, the lives of disabled people can also find their own value.

Tourism 2026: When technology shapes trips

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30 years ago, tourism was associated with paper maps, pre-printed tickets and confusion when asking for directions because there was no navigation.

The future of stadium 3.0

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When football enters the era of 3-dimensional stadiums, emotions still have to be real...

The ultimate hypocrite

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If asked to translate the name of the fake phoenix dish into foreign languages, perhaps the mouthpiece would be stuck.

Actress Quynh Kool: "I hope next year will bring a different version

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Before the New Year, actress Quynh Kool talked about life, her love views at the age of 30 and her desire for a relationship based on companionship and sharing.

Vietnamese cinema with best-selling genres in 2026

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Looking back at 2025, it can be said that Vietnamese cinema has passed an important milestone when the box office is no longer led by a single formula.

Banquet of leaves of Muong land

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Muong cuisine is not noisy, not fussy and flashy, but quietly holds onto the footsteps of the traveler, as if the mountains and forests here still silently embrace people through generations.

Vietnam Tourism and the new journey after records

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For the first time exceeding the 1 million billion VND revenue mark in 2025, Vietnamese tourism entered 2026 with a strong start.

Turning copper wire into unique bonsai art

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From wood, stone, pottery, copper wire and passion, Mr. Le Duy Duc, sub-area 16, Mai Son commune, Son La province, has opened up a unique direction: Making bonsai from copper wire. He is the first person in Son La to pursue this art form, turning seemingly inanimate metal fibers into vivid works, rich in shaping and expression.

Da Lat, when I sat down

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Da Lat is only beautiful when we are slow and quiet.

Senior Caregiver: New lifestyle

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No longer closed traditional nursing homes, the high-end nursing model in Southeast Asia is gradually taking the form of long-term resorts.

Director Thu Trang: Now showing off movies that have reached 100 billion VND has "passed the trend

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In the early days of the new year, Thu Trang returned to theaters with her second film project, in which she took on the role of director, and also played the central role.

Bee hunters make a living in the melaleuca forest

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In the middle of the forest, bee hunters make a living by reading bee flight paths, both making a living and preserving forest resources.