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Central Vietnam's specialties inspire innovative coffee beverages

Central Vietnam's specialties inspire innovative coffee beverages

Businesses and coffee artisans in Da Nang city are reimagining the central region's signature specialties through creative coffee beverages, offering visitors distinctive flavours while adding value to OCOP (One Commune One Product) items and strengthening links between agriculture, culture, tourism and commerce.
Da Tong Stone Church: A unique landmark in Lam Dong

Da Tong Stone Church: A unique landmark in Lam Dong

Constructed entirely from stone, Da Tong Church features a striking architectural style that combines elements of the traditional rong communal house and longhouse of the Central Highlands' ethnic communities. Its distinctive design and scenic setting have made it an increasingly popular attraction for both tourists and local residents.
A fusion of cultures: Unique architecture of Huyen Khong Pagoda in Hue

A fusion of cultures: Unique architecture of Huyen Khong Pagoda in Hue

Nestled in Kim Long ward, about 10 kilometres from the centre of Hue, Huyen Khong Pagoda is a renowned spiritual site in Vietnam’s former imperial capital. Restored in 1978, the pagoda is distinguished by its unique architectural style, which harmoniously combines Japanese and Indian influences with Vietnamese cultural identity and the refined aesthetics of Hue’s royal heritage.
Manufacturing remains key driver of Vietnam’s economic growth in H1: NSO

Manufacturing remains key driver of Vietnam’s economic growth in H1: NSO

The strongest first-half industrial growth since 2019 not only underscores the sector's solid recovery but also provides a firm foundation for Vietnam to sustain robust economic growth throughout 2026. With manufacturing continuing to lead, supported by improving demand, employment and production capacity, industry is expected to remain a key pillar of economic expansion.
Bau Truc pottery village keeps tradition alive

Bau Truc pottery village keeps tradition alive

Bau Truc, one of the Cham ethnic people’s ancient pottery villages in the south-central coastal province of Khanh Hoa, still preserves its traditional method of using only hands and no pottery wheel. It is also the oldest pottery village in Southeast Asia to maintain the hands-only method, using tools made from bamboo, shells, and snails and colours derived from tree bark.
Interactive sound exhibition breathes new life into cultural heritage

Interactive sound exhibition breathes new life into cultural heritage

One of the exhibition's highlights is the "Our Sound" installation, where visitors become part of the artwork itself. As multiple participants interact simultaneously, sound and light merge into a shared composition, conveying messages of connection, sharing and collective responsibility for building sustainable communities in harmony with nature.
Salt farmers endure the heat to preserve timeless craft

Salt farmers endure the heat to preserve timeless craft

Beneath the blazing summer sun, salt farmers in Chau Ha, Mai Phu commune of Ha Tinh province, toil from dawn until dusk to harvest pure white sea salt. Despite the relentless heat, modest incomes and the uncertainty facing this time-honoured craft, they remain steadfast in preserving one of Vietnam’s oldest coastal traditions.
Hand embroidery brings higher incomes for women in mountainous areas

Hand embroidery brings higher incomes for women in mountainous areas

In recent years, many women in Khun Ha commune, the northwestern mountainous province of Lai Chau have secured a stable source of income through hand embroidery. Besides making use of their free time outside the farming season, the work has also helped change women's mindset towards contributing to household economic development.
Khmer traditions endure in modern Vietnam

Khmer traditions endure in modern Vietnam

Amid the pace of modern life, the traditional cultural values of Vietnam’s Khmer community continue to be preserved and passed down through generations. Within the sacred grounds of Khmer pagodas, the vibrant rhythms of Chhay-dam drums, the resonant sounds of the Pinn Peat ensemble, traditional folk dances and the masked Robam dance-drama remain enduring symbols of the community’s rich cultural identity.
Free buses mark new chapter for Ho Chi Minh City's public transport

Free buses mark new chapter for Ho Chi Minh City's public transport

For Ho Chi Minh City, expanding public transport will help ease traffic congestion, reduce emissions, lessen environmental pressures and, at the same time, provide practical support for low-income residents by lowering living costs and improving access to employment opportunities.
Hanoi Lotus Festival 2026 dazzles spectators

Hanoi Lotus Festival 2026 dazzles spectators

As part of the Hanoi Lotus Festival 2026, the artistic parade “Lotus takes to the street” brought together around 2,000 participants dressed in lotus-themed Ao dai, setting a new record for the largest-ever lotus Ao dai parade and creating one of the festival's standout events.
Traditional fishing festival draws crowds in Ha Tinh

Traditional fishing festival draws crowds in Ha Tinh

The 2026 Vuc-Rao Traditional Fishing Festival in Nghi Xuan commune of the central province of Ha Tinh is held to preserve and promote traditional folk cultural values closely associated with community life, attracting thousands of local residents and visitors.