NDO – Nguyen Nhat Anh, a best-selling author with many books that have been released in hundreds of thousands of copies and adapted into films with remarkable revenue, has said that practicing writing is like learn how to shoot a penalty. He cannot remember how many times he had skied the ball on the way to establishing himself as a well-known writer. He granted an interview to Nhan Dan (People) Monthly Newspaper to talk more about his writing career. 

NDO – Since its first episode was broadcast on many television channels around the country, the documentary film “Vietnam in the Ho Chi Minh Era – A Televisiual Annal” has created a strong impression on viewers. 

NDO- Wildlife conservation scientist Nguyen Thi Thu Trang, popularly known as Trang Nguyen, was recently listed in the 2020 Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia list. She recently published a book entitled ‘Chang Hoa Da – Gau’ (Chang is Wild about Bears). 

NDO – Painter Duc Du, who has organised 21 individual exhibitions since the Southern Liberation and National Reunification Day (May 30, 1975), wished to continue to be the teller of fierce stories from the days when the army and people were opening the Truong Son trail as well as the sacrifices and losses in the fight to protect the legendary road towards eventual victory. 

NDO – Binh Thuan Province–based visual artist Vo Tran Chau recently hosted an exhibition titled ‘Nhat La Rung Xua’ (Leaf Picking in the Ancient Forest) in mid-February, leaving deep impressions on visitors. 

NDO - Scriptwriter Le Quy Hien has shared that the COVID-19 epidemic provides a test to reveal social characteristics while bringing to him waking thoughts about life in an interview granted to Nhan Dan (People) Weekly Newspaper. 

NDO – A painting of artist Tran Hoang Son (from the Vietnam Fine Arts University) was auctioned successfully at the online programme “Overcoming pandemic”, which was held to raise funds for the fight against the COVID-19. 

NDO – In order not to interrupt education and training due to Covid-19 outbreak, many universities in Vietnam have proactively implemented e-learning methods. 

NDO – When COVID-19 broke out in Hanoi, the artists of Urban Sketchers Hanoi launched a challenge over 2 weeks to draw sketches themed “NCOVI” as an effort to join hands with the community in the fight against the epidemic. 'Thoi Nay' (President Day), a publication of Nhan Dan (People) newspaper held an interview with architect Tran Thi Thanh Thuy, leader of the Urban Sketchers Hanoi group, to hear more about the project. 

NDO – Deputy Director General Tran Dinh Lieu of the Vietnam Social Security (VSS) has granted Nhan Dan Newspaper an interview regarding the removal of difficulties for businesses and ensuring social insurance benefits for employees amidst the COVID-19 outbreak. 

NDO – Singer Tan Nhan, who has become famous for her success in folk music, has consistently endeavoured to bring traditional music closer to audiences. 

NDO – From the end of 1944 to the beginning of 1945, a cooperative and supportive relationship between Viet Minh and the Allied forces was established (starting from the rescue of Lieutenant Shaw, an American pilot, in late 1944), leading to the US Office of Strategic Services in Kunming (China) deciding to send the Deer Team to operate in northern Vietnam at the Viet Minh’s Tan Trao battlefield. The mission of the team was to parachute into Tuyen Quang, prepare the base for the Viet Minh forces to receive weapons and act as military training advisers. 

NDO – Twenty years ago, I received a letter from Seattle, the USA. The sender was Mac Shin, one of the first two intelligence agents of the Allies who accompanied Uncle Ho to the safety zone in Tan Trao in a coordination task on anti-Japanese fascists between the Viet Minh and the Allies in the days before the historic August Revolution. 

NDO – There are many young artisans and artists who have a deep passion for Ca Tru (ceremonial singing) – a traditional art form of Vietnam.