Vietnam circus triumphs on global stage
Circus artists from Hanoi have won international recognition after picking up three prizes at the Golden Elephant Circus Festival in Girona, Spain.
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Higher inflation, CDC vouchers: How Singapore is reacting to the Middle East conflict
Singaporeans should prepare themselves for more impact from the Middle East conflict, like higher electricity and food prices, said Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong in…
Preserving rare, fluffy Vietnamese dog breed
Discover the Bac Ha, a rare breed of dog native to Vietnam’s Northwest mountains.
Soul in every Vietnamese Thanh Tri rice roll
Recently recognised as a national intangible cultural heritage, the craft of making Thanh Tri rice rolls tells the story of humble artisans who have patiently preserved its…
10-year-old boy in Singapore amongst the middle-aged men in singing bird community
Meet Daniyal Yaroslavskyy Adam. He's 10, and he's obsessed with singing birds – even though this primary school boy seems out of place amongst the middle-aged men crowd.
Layers of life in Hanoi’s old blocks
Amid Hanoi’s changing skyline, old apartment blocks remain a living heritage and a defining feature of the city. Beyond their faded walls, they are still full of life and…
Coaching session for young figure skaters in Hanoi led by Surya Bonaly
Surya Bonaly, a legend of the global figure skating community, has held a coaching session for young figure skaters in Hanoi. She shared techniques and inspired the next…
Bringing Vietnamese books to the world
In a small bookstore in Hanoi, foreign readers can learn about Vietnam through books in their own languages. As more people become interested, translated books are helping…
This young Singaporean student earns up to US$157 for each busking gig
10-year-old Shayne Ko, one of the youngest buskers in Singapore, balances busking sessions and gigs with school work. Shayne's musical journey started at age five, and he has…
New Hanoi exhibit showcases art from remnants of war
A new exhibition has opened in Hanoi, displaying pieces of bomb shells and aircraft fragments shaped into lotus flowers. The artworks formed from material once used for death and…