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Modern technology enhances forest fire prevention

Modern technology enhances forest fire prevention

Dong Thap province has more than 7,740 hectares of forest land. During the dry season, prolonged heat and falling or depleted water levels in canals and ditches heighten the risk of forest fires. In response, forest owners are proactively implementing a range of prevention measures, with a strong focus on applying modern technologies and equipment to monitor and detect fire risks early and from afar.
Keeping family values alive in modern life

Keeping family values alive in modern life

Throughout Vietnam’s development, culture has always been a spiritual foundation - both a goal and a driving force for society. This spirit is reaffirmed in the Politburo’s Resolution 80, which aims to build a society rooted in compassion, gratitude and a strong sense of origin.
Da Nang welcomes first flight from Vladivostok

Da Nang welcomes first flight from Vladivostok

The Da Nang Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism and Anex Vietnam Travel and Trading Co., Ltd. (Anex Tour Vietnam) on April 16 welcomed the first flight from Russia's Vladivostok, marking the launch of a programme to tap into the international tourist market from Russia and the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) to the central city during 2026 summer.
Ho Chi Minh City boosts cultural industry

Ho Chi Minh City boosts cultural industry

Ho Chi Minh City is taking a decisive step toward becoming a regional cultural hub by pairing institutional modernization with governance reform. The launch of the Phu Tho Circus and Multi-purpose Performance Hall, a 53 million USD project, signals a clear commitment to boosting the city’s cultural industry.
Khanh Hoa attracts visitors with grape garden tourism

Khanh Hoa attracts visitors with grape garden tourism

Grape gardens across Khanh Hoa province on the south-central coast are entering peak harvest season and opening for sightseeing and on-site tasting. Visitors checking in and sharing photos online have helped create a strong social media buzz, further boosting tourism to the region.
An Dinh Palace in Hue: A striking east–west architectural fusion

An Dinh Palace in Hue: A striking east–west architectural fusion

An Dinh Palace in the central city of Hue was built in 1917, originally comprising 10 structures. Today, only three remain relatively intact: the Main Gate, Trung Lap Pavilion, and Khai Tuong Pavilion, which features the appearance of a European-style castle in the heart of ancient Hue.
“Garden of Light” shines at Temple of Literature

“Garden of Light” shines at Temple of Literature

As part of events marking the 950th anniversary of the Imperial Academy (1076-2026), Vietnam’s first national university, the “Garden of Light” programme offers visitors a distinctive cultural experience at the Temple of Literature.
Lai Chau ethnic groups preserve cultural identity in integration era

Lai Chau ethnic groups preserve cultural identity in integration era

Lai Chau, a mountainous province in Northwest Vietnam, is home to 20 ethnic groups, each with its own distinctive cultural identity. In the context of global integration, local communities continue to preserve and promote their heritage to support sustainable development of the region.
Green tourism unlocked along Lai Chau–Lao Cai stone route

Green tourism unlocked along Lai Chau–Lao Cai stone route

The Pavie ancient stone road was once a vital route connecting former Phong Tho district of Lai Chau province and former Bat Xat district of Lao Cai province. It was designed and constructed in the early 20th century. The two northern provinces have collaborated on surveying, preserving, and revitalising this route, promising to create a unique, sustainable green tourism route that deeply connects the two localities.
Ka Tum cakes offer distinctive flavour in An Giang

Ka Tum cakes offer distinctive flavour in An Giang

In the Bay Nui (Seven Mountains) region of the Mekong Delta province of An Giang, visitors are captivated not only by its majestic natural landscapes but also by its unique culinary heritage, notably Ka Tum cakes.
Ho Chi Minh City’s coastal tourism poised to take off

Ho Chi Minh City’s coastal tourism poised to take off

Ho Chi Minh City – Vietnam’s economic powerhouse and one of its most vibrant tourism hubs – welcomes more than 30 million visitors each year. The merger of Binh Duong and Ba Ria-Vung Tau with Ho Chi Minh City has created a mega-urban area.
Vinh Nghiem woodblocks: Timeless treasure of Bac Ninh

Vinh Nghiem woodblocks: Timeless treasure of Bac Ninh

Vinh Nghiem Pagoda in the northern province of Bac Ninh currently preserves 3,050 woodblocks. More than a rare documentary heritage collection, they stand as a testament to the nation’s cultural, historical, and intellectual depth.
Vietnamese scientists unlock genetic insights into rare diseases

Vietnamese scientists unlock genetic insights into rare diseases

Prof. Dr. Nguyen Huy Hoang, Deputy Director of the Institute of Biology under the Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, and his research team conducted a project titled “Genetic mutation analysis in Vietnamese patients with selected rare diseases using whole-exome sequencing technology.” The project, implemented from 2022 to 2024, aims to clarify the genetic causes of these diseases within the Vietnamese population.