Personality of the week

29/03/2026

Young designer’s journey to rediscover Vietnamese traditional costumes

(VOVWORLD) - Traditional costumes have emerged as a meaningful way to bring Vietnamese cultural heritage closer to the public. Driven by passion and pride, many young designers are launching their careers by celebrating and promoting traditional costumes. Among the standout restoration projects is Van Thien Y, led by a young designer named Nguyen Thi Nga and her 20-member team, who have been working to share the beauty of traditional costumes with the public here and abroad.

Young designer’s journey to rediscover Vietnamese traditional costumes
20/03/2026

Last keeper of palm-leaf scriptures in An Giang

(VOVWORLD) - Ordained as a monk in 1960, Venerable Chau Ty of the Khmer ethnic group has served as the abbot of Soai So pagoda in An Giang province, since 1985. As the oldest monk in the Khmer Theravada Buddhist community in An Giang, Chau Ty is a widely influential figure in his local community.

Last keeper of palm-leaf scriptures in An Giang
09/03/2026

Cham woman candidate for National Assembly promotes cultural development

(VOVWORLD) - A cultural cadre, Lu Thai Tuyen, Deputy Director of the Lam Dong Provincial Museum, has been nominated as a first-time candidate for the National Assembly. Her candidacy conveys the message: “Determined to make culture and society an internal strength, driving force, and solid spiritual foundation for Lam Dong to develop and reach new heights.”

Cham woman candidate for National Assembly promotes cultural development
09/03/2026

Hai Phong teacher turns history lessons into inspiration

(VOVWORLD) - Dr. Nguyen Thu Quyen, a leader in innovative teaching methods at Nguyen Trai High School for the Gifted in Hai Phong city, uses virtual reality (VR) technology and artificial intelligence (AI) in her history lessons. This has made her classes more engaging, her lessons more memorable, and inspired greater interest in history among her students.

Hai Phong teacher turns history lessons into inspiration
02/03/2026

Veteran doctor restores hope for people with disabilities

(VOVWORLD) - For the past 20 years, despite his age and war injuries, doctor Le Thanh Do of Hanoi has dedicated himself to making prosthetic arms and legs for victims of horrible mishaps. Do turned a small space next to his home into a workshop and provides his services free to people in need.

Veteran doctor restores hope for people with disabilities
15/02/2026

From mud to motorbikes: How a Party Secretary changed a hamlet

(VOVWORLD) - Tra Canh B Hamlet in the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho has undergone a remarkable transformation, from muddy dirt roads and precarious makeshift bridges in the rainy season to a network of paved roads and sturdy bridges. At the heart of this change was Ly Dong, the hamlet’s Party cell Secretary.

From mud to motorbikes: How a Party Secretary changed a hamlet
21/01/2026

Khmer artisan safeguards centuries-old brocade weaving craft

(VOVWORLD) - Neang Chanh Ty, an ethnic Khmer artisan from Sray Skoth hamlet in An Giang province, is widely recognized for her mastery of brocade weaving and her significant contributions to preserving and developing the traditional craft. She also helps local products achieve OCOP recognition under the One Commune One Product Program.

Khmer artisan safeguards centuries-old brocade weaving craft