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1. Friend of Vietnam Heritage (FVH) Foreign tourists talking to the local guide from FVH (Photo: FVH). Friend of Vietnam Heritage (FVH) is a Hanoi-based social organization that has been offering city walks for over 20 years. These walks, available in English and Japanese, take visitors to both famous landmarks and hidden gems in Hanoi. Many of these locations are difficult to access without the guidance of FVH due to their placement in small and elusive alleys or lack of popularity among foreigners. The team at FVH consists of a mix of expats and locals, all dedicated to preserving and promoting local cultures. The walks are thoughtfully designed to provide a comprehensive tour of the city and an immersive experience of the local lifestyle. In the hot summer heat, FVH even adjusts their routes to ensure visitors can visit historic pagodas under the shade and enjoy famous Vietnamese iced coffee to stay cool. If you are a history enthusiast looking to connect with like-mi...

The Ngo (Alley) House (D.O.G House) in Hanoi has been honored as one of the recipients of the Asia Architecture Design Awards (AADA) held in Singapore on July 17. According to Arch Daily, it is highly essential to create a living space that embraces nature in order to promote balance and tranquility amidst the bustling urban environment, rapid development, and disrupted ecosystem of Hanoi. The Alley House is a remarkable example of a passive cooling house, designed to preserve the native architecture of the traditional tube house. This unique dwelling maximizes green spaces throughout, from the inviting entrance to the picturesque courtyard and roof garden. The interplay of natural light and wind traps in the alley garden and courtyard creates a refreshingly breezy atmosphere. Additionally, the thoughtfully designed roof garden aids in heat reduction and insulation, enhancing the overall energy efficiency of the building. This house is a unique retreat that offers a peaceful sanctua...

Vietnam entered the match as the widely-considered underdogs. The Golden Stars netted their goal in the sixth minute of play following a counter-attack initiated by Khuat Van Khang and finished by Quoc Viet, who fired a stunner into the goal from 20 meters out. Australian goalkeeper Jack Warshawsky dove for the shot but failed to make the save.  Australia, the 2010 Asian Cup runners-up, spent the rest of the first half looking for an equalizer, but fell short despite maintaining possession for 67 percent of play. Passes made inside the box by full-back Joshua Rawlins were blocked by defender Le Nguyen Hoang and close-range headers by striker Gabriel Popovic failed to defeat Vietnamese goalkeeper Cao Van Binh. Vietnam maintained their stamina throughout the second half, making several attacks on goal, though all failed to hit the mark.  Australia, meanwhile, had one on-target attempt during the entire second half, but they were unable to equalize. With three points...