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A household in Phung Thuong Commune, Phuc Tho District, Hanoi have willingly surrendered two bears to the authorities. Employees check bear enclosures at the Vietnam Bear Sanctuary on Bach Ma Mountain before the first two dwellers come. Photo: Nhat Linh / Tuoi Tre After the handover, the two bears underwent health evaluations conducted by veterinary surgeons from Animals Asia. Animals Asia is a Hong Kong-based charity dedicated to combating animal cruelty in Asia. Both bears were declared to be in good health. The Vietnam Bear Sanctuary on Bach Ma Mountain is proud to introduce its first two residents, Armstrong and Buzz. These two bears are the pioneers of the sanctuary and serve as ambassadors for all the bears that will come after them. We are honored to have them as part of our community. The names of these individuals were inspired by the pioneering astronauts who were the first to step on the lunar surface. Throughout their 800-kilometer journey, the two bears wer...

A seminar organized by the Vietnam Peace and Development Foundation focused on topics related to the development of the capital city, including decentralization, monitoring of state power, development of culture, education, science-technology, and high-quality human resources, resource attraction, and the positioning of the capital city in the national development strategy. The aim of the seminar was to gather opinions to amend the law and contribute to building a globally connected and modern Hanoi by 2045. Hanoi’s transformation into a globally connected city and a regional economic hub by 2045 is part of the Resolution No 15, which guides the development of the Hanoi Capital Region until 2030. The resolution aims to increase the city’s GRDP growth and per capita income, positioning Hanoi as a key economic region of the northern region and the country. Written by Rosy Huong The post Gaining Insight from Global Examples: Vietnam’s Urban Planning in its Capital City appea...

As part of her six-week tour in Vietnam this June, the talented French-Vietnamese singer and songwriter will give a special performance in Hanoi, amongst five other stops across the country.  French- Vietnamese musician and singer Dorothée Hannequin, alias The Rodeo, will have a special performance in Hanoi. Photo: Showroomprive.com An exciting music night featuring local bands Mac and The Odd Stones will be taking place on June 21 at Polygon Music – Complex 01 in Hanoi. To commemorate the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and France, an event is taking place to celebrate this significant milestone. Born and raised in France, Dorothée is a multi-talented individual with a French father and a Vietnamese mother. She is known for her exceptional skills as an actress, costume designer, and film producer. The renowned singer has graced the stages of renowned music venues around the globe, playing shows in the United States, C...

Drawing on stones is nothing unusual for artists, but there are only a few people who can earn a living by doing it and make their artworks known to a wide audience. However, a young man who lives in A Luoi is able to do both: drawing on stones and earning a living from the artworks. Drawing on stones, why not? After graduating from the Hue University School of Arts, Nguyen Viet Cong Thanh earned money by drawing murals to decorate restaurants and cafés. In order to ‘survive first,’ as Thanh said, he put aside his passion for art to make ends meet.  The idea of painting on stones came to Thanh unexpectedly during a picnic with his friends three years ago. Walking along the spring and looking at stones in different shapes, Thanh wondered why he should not use the stones, of which there are so many in his hometown, as a material for drawing. He immediately began to try his hand at the idea. He carefully searched for and collected stones, washed them before drying...