Weekend LaoDong

Visiting the Silver Land

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From within Cerro Rico - the "Rich Mountain" - silver has followed boats across the ocean, casting the famous "pieces of eight" coins in the pirate legend and contributing to opening the first global trade routes. But today, what keeps tourists in Potosi is not only the history of silver, but also the strange atmosphere of a city still living among old legends in the Andes highlands.

World beach wrestling champion Dang Thi Linh and success comes from will

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Female wrestler Dang Thi Linh is having the most sublime emotions when she just completed her task at the 2026 Asian Beach Games. She also managed to return home to compete and win a Gold Medal at the 2026 World Beach Wrestling Championships.

The phoenix-shaped pagoda and the shrineless tomb of Bishop Buu Son Ky Huong

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Tay An Pagoda is a place that preserves special historical pieces about Doan Minh Huyen - the person who laid the foundation for the Buu Son Ky Huong internal religion in the southern land during the reclamation period.

When literature tells stories of Ho Chi Minh City

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From innocent children's poems to works preserving old Saigon memories, each page of the book contributes to recounting the story of a city rich in history, culture and humanity.

Fresh, crispy and sweet squid noodle soup

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If Vung Ang (Ha Tinh) is famous for jumping squid, Son Tra beach (Da Nang) is creating trends with fresh sim squid instant noodles, Dai Lanh (Khanh Hoa) is famous for squid hotpot, then Vung Tau (HCMC) has a very attractive squid dish called squid noodle soup.

Dragon snake up to the cloud

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Each of us has gone through our childhood days, gone through the fun games of “Dung dang dung de”, “Blindfolded goat catching”… under the moonlight, in the garden here and there. And I don’t understand why, the fun and bustling game of “Rong snake” or “Rong snake len may” of the old days still remains, reminds us until today?

Employee initiative in digital transformation

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In the digital age, artificial intelligence (AI) is not only a trend but also a factor in modernization and industrialization in many fields. From industrial production to services, AI is changing the way work is done. This requires proactive response from workers.

Vietnamese Music - when the "unique" path reaches out to the "multiverse"

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The saying “If you want to go fast, go alone, if you want to go far, go together” has never been more true for Vietnamese music: 2024 - the year of sublimation and connection with the rise of “domestic music” after spectacularly “overcoming thousands of obstacles” with generational dialogues and parallel portraits. “Music is now parallel and no longer has a spirit of exclusivity”, as said by Tung Duong, who went from “Single Way” to “Multiverse”.

The attraction of museums and learning history

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No one can deny the role of teaching and learning history for today's young generation, especially in the context of the nation entering an era of development. Many good and creative methods are being implemented by schools to improve the quality and effectiveness of history teaching.

Short story: Tet programming

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She got off at Ba Son station as the clock struck a new day. The wind blew a chill through the streets. The night train from the suburbs took her back to the city center in just twenty minutes. In the past, before the Metro, it would have taken her about an hour, weaving through the crowded streets, not to mention the intersections where she had to stop. The city still did not sleep, with many stores lighting up for the end-of-year Tet shopping season.

The future is bright for the publishing industry

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) is Revolutionizing Publishing, Bringing Unparalleled Speed ​​and Opening the Door to Creativity for Millions of Authors. AI Books Mark a New Era of Innovation

Experience the ancient Hue Imperial Palace with virtual reality technology

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“In Search of the Lost Royal Palace” is a breakthrough tourism product, applying virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) technology, developed by the Hue Monuments Conservation Center.

Ask AI about the future of journalism: Innovation or replacement?

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In the context of technology developing at a rapid pace, artificial intelligence (AI) has been penetrating almost all areas of life, including journalism. With its superior data processing capabilities, AI brings many new opportunities but also poses significant challenges. Will AI be a powerful arm to support journalists or will it completely replace them? This question is not only a concern for journalists but also for society as the core values ​​of journalism face great changes.

When heritage is dressed in technology

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Spring comes, the earth and sky seem to be wearing a new coat, brilliant and full of life. In the joyful atmosphere welcoming the new year, we all look back to our heritage, to the spiritual and cultural values ​​that have been nurtured through many generations. And it is wonderful that today, technology is becoming a "spring breeze", breathing fresh life into heritage, helping them shine brighter than ever.

Dr. Ngo Phuong Lan: The Film Industry Can Become a Giant Money Making Machine

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In the context of the cultural industry and the film industry needing strong changes, on the eve of the new year, Lao Dong reporter had a conversation with Dr. Ngo Phuong Lan - former Director of the Department of Cinema, President of the Vietnam Film Promotion and Development Association (VFDA) about the necessary and sufficient conditions for Vietnamese films to thrive next year.

Understand AI to avoid... unemployment

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Mr. Ha Anh Tuan - CEO of Vinalink Media JSC said that we have to accept the fact that there will be some jobs and professions that will be "blown away" by AI, but besides that, many jobs that human resources undertake will be much easier, while labor productivity will increase thanks to AI.

Digital transformation - a new driving force in trade union activities

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Digital transformation is contributing to creating a new, more modern and flexible look for trade union activities. The Vietnam Airlines Corporation Trade Union is implementing digital transformation in the field of trade union financial management, by applying digital technology in administration, digitizing data and business processes, completing digitization and automation.

Miss Huynh Thi Thanh Thuy: Winning Miss International is a beautiful dream of youth

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Miss Vietnam Huynh Thi Thanh Thuy became the first Miss Vietnam to be crowned at Miss International 2024, making a big mark for Vietnamese beauty in the international beauty arena.

Poetry Page: Breakthrough 2025

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The country's foundation is the opportunity for each person to actively live with a patriotic spirit and continuously strive to improve.

The symbol of the snake god in the Vietnamese Mother Goddess worship

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In the sacred space of Mother Goddess shrines, a special image often appears on the beams on both sides of the altar - the image of two coiled snakes. These mascots are not simply decorative motifs, but also carry deep spiritual meaning in Vietnamese folk beliefs.