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An Giang pushes green overhaul of Phu Quoc for APEC 2027

An Giang pushes green overhaul of Phu Quoc for APEC 2027

With more than 137 trillion VND (over 5 billion) earmarked for APEC-related investments, Phu Quoc is positioning itself not only as the host of a global event, but as a pioneering net-zero island, aspiring to become a “Green lighthouse” that inspires sustainable development across the region and the world.
Driftwood “museum” in middle of Tien River

Driftwood “museum” in middle of Tien River

What were once tree trunks lying silently beneath the muddy waters have, through his hands, become singular sculptural works, forming an unusual visitor attraction amid the waterways of southern Vietnam.
Exploring Khanh Hoa’s lush green seaweed fields

Exploring Khanh Hoa’s lush green seaweed fields

Stretching across a coral reef platform more than 500 metres wide and running nearly five kilometres along the shoreline, the seaweed fields of Phuoc Dinh commune, Khanh Hoa province, offer a striking spectacle each year when the tide retreats.
Muong people celebrate largest traditional festival

Muong people celebrate largest traditional festival

he Khai Ha (going to the fields) Festival, the largest traditional folk festival of the Muong ethnic group, is an important cultural and spiritual event held during the Lunar New Year in the northern province of Phu Tho.
Phu Quoc fish sauce reaches global markets

Phu Quoc fish sauce reaches global markets

The craft of making Phu Quoc fish sauce, which has developed over more than 200 years, was recognised as a national intangible cultural heritage in 2021. Proud of their traditional craft, local producers are committed to preserving and further developing it, bringing the brand to global markets.
Hanoi spring night resonates heritage with A Dao singing

Hanoi spring night resonates heritage with A Dao singing

In the early days of spring in Hanoi, audiences gathered at a local club to enjoy the resonant tones of traditional “a dao” singing. Also known as “ca tru,” it is a sophisticated form of sung poetry originating in northern Vietnam, featuring lyrics composed in classical Vietnamese poetic forms.
Remittances – Trust capital, a catalyst for development

Remittances – Trust capital, a catalyst for development

Chairman of the municipal People’s Committee Nguyen Van Duoc said that with roughly 2.8 million people maintaining direct or indirect ties to the city, the overseas Vietnamese community represents a highly valuable resource in terms of expertise, management experience, technology, finance and international networks.
When Hoi An sheds the crowds

When Hoi An sheds the crowds

Setting aside its usual bustle, Hoi An at dawn takes on a strangely contemplative and peaceful beauty. At this hour, the World Cultural Heritage Site of Hoi An Ancient Town truly “lives” a life of its own.
Tam Chuc complex in Ninh Binh granted special national relic status

Tam Chuc complex in Ninh Binh granted special national relic status

Ninh Binh will work closely with the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, experts, businesses and local communities to ensure sustainable preservation and restoration of the complex. The province also plans to gradually prepare a nomination dossier for “Tam Chuc Complex – Van Long Wetland Nature Reserve” to seek UNESCO World Heritage recognition.
Hue heritage tourism puts community at the centre

Hue heritage tourism puts community at the centre

Hue has strong potential to develop its service and tourism sectors thanks to its rich heritage, scenic landscapes and traditional craft villages. The city offers a wide range of tourism products. However, many remain small in scale and lack distinctive appeal. To address this, Hue is working to strengthen the role of local communities, making residents the true custodians of heritage.
Thi Cam villagers hold traditional rice cooking contest

Thi Cam villagers hold traditional rice cooking contest

The rice cooking competition of Thi Cam village (Xuan Phuong ward, Hanoi), recognised as a National Intangible Cultural Heritage, is not only a test of skill and dexterity but also a symbol of community spirit, solidarity and gratitude to ancestors.
Tran Quoc pagoda in Hanoi draws crowds in early spring

Tran Quoc pagoda in Hanoi draws crowds in early spring

Tran Quoc pagoda is widely regarded as the oldest pagoda in Hanoi, with a history spanning more than 1,500 years. Long considered a sacred site, it draws large numbers of residents and visitors each spring who come to pay homage, pray for peace and blessings, and admire the poetic scenery surrounding the ancient sanctuary.
Spring Stories book tells Vietnamese flavour

Spring Stories book tells Vietnamese flavour

As spring arrives, many people seek to slow down and return to enduring values - the customs, traditions, arts and stories that shape the soul of the nation. The Spring Stories book was compiled by a group of authors to take readers on a gentle yet profound journey through Vietnamese culture.