Urban Rhythms

08/09/2025

Khanh Hoa embraces digital transformation to improve tourist experience

(VOVWORLD) - As in other parts of Vietnam, Khanh Hoa province’s tourism sector is accelerating digital transformation to offer visitors “smart vacations.” The central province has quickly embraced the trend to adapt to market changes and improve the tourist experience.

Khanh Hoa embraces digital transformation to improve tourist experience
25/08/2025

Smart cities in Vietnam: digital transformation with citizens at the core

(VOVWORLD) - Vietnam is undergoing a sweeping transformation with a clear goal: to build smart cities that serve the people. The effort is based on national strategies like the Sustainable Smart City Development Plan 2018-2025 with a vision to 2030, the National Digital Transformation Program until 2025 with a vision to 2030, the E-Government Development Strategy toward a Digital Government, and Project 06 on population data and digital identity. Together, these initiatives form the backbone of digital infrastructure for urban services.

Smart cities in Vietnam: digital transformation with citizens at the core
18/08/2025

Hanoi tourism gears up for National Day celebrations

(VOVWORLD) - Hanoi is abuzz with preparations for the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution (August 19) and National Day (September 2), with the capital expected to see a surge of domestic and international visitors. Hotels, restaurants, and tourism services are fully prepared to meet the anticipated demand.

Hanoi tourism gears up for National Day celebrations
11/08/2025

Ho Chi Minh City pioneers modern path for OCOP products

(VOVWORLD) - The national “One Commune, One Product (OCOP)” program has become a hallmark of Ho Chi Minh City’s agricultural development. Amid rapid urbanization, local OCOP producers are developing goods that reflect modern lifestyles, meet high quality standards, and serve diverse markets.

Ho Chi Minh City pioneers modern path for OCOP products
04/08/2025

The Rieng café where the deaf can realize their dreams

(VOVWORLD) - The Rieng, a small café located in the heart of Hanoi, has become a place where deaf-mute young people can express their talents, gain recognition, and confidently connect with the wider community. The café was established with a desire to create a workplace for the people with disabilities.

The Rieng café where the deaf can realize their dreams
28/07/2025

Hanoi Swing Dancing: community connection through dance

(VOVWORLD) - Busy people looking for a way to unwind and recharge have discovered an energetic dance style called “swing”. Every weekday night, members of the Hanoi Swing Dancing Club gather in the ballroom of Complex 1 on Tay Son Street in Hanoi to lose themselves in the rhythms of jazz.

Hanoi Swing Dancing: community connection through dance
21/07/2025

Hai Phong food tour: tasting flavors, keeping memories alive

(VOVWORLD) - Hai Phong’s cuisine holds a place of pride, second only to its red flamboyant blossoms, among locals. To truly appreciate this coastal city’s distinctive food culture, a Hai Phong food tour offers an essential experience.

Hai Phong food tour: tasting flavors, keeping memories alive
14/07/2025

Young people lead the way in green living promotion

(VOVWORLD) - Driven by a passion for environmental protection and a desire to give waste a new life, many young people in Hanoi are inspiring their communities to embrace more eco-friendly and responsible lifestyles.

Young people lead the way in green living promotion
07/07/2025

The quiet elegance of Hanoi’s French architecture

(VOVWORLD) - Introduced to Hanoi over a century ago, European architecture, particularly French architecture, has been uniquely transformed by the craftsmanship of local artisans, giving its classic lines a subtle Vietnamese character. This fusion creates an urban landscape of quiet elegance and timeless charm and is a bridge from the city’s past to its dynamic future.

The quiet elegance of Hanoi’s French architecture
30/06/2025

Hanoi’s first robot café revolutionizes the coffee experience

(VOVWORLD) - Robots have become a familiar presence in restaurants, hotels, food services, and airport lounges around the world. With a single tap – no need to call the staff or wait in line – customers can summon high-tech service. Now, for the first time in Vietnam, a Hanoi café in Vu Pham Ham street named “Café of the Future” has deployed a robot to serve customers.

Hanoi’s first robot café revolutionizes the coffee experience