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“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.
British teen’s organ donation saves three Vietnamese lives

British teen’s organ donation saves three Vietnamese lives

A 19-year-old British tourist who died during a trip to Vietnam has saved the lives of three Vietnamese patients with end-stage organ failure, in a deeply moving act of compassion. The young woman is the first foreign national to donate organs in Vietnam.
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.
Mui Dinh sand dunes – “mini desert” in southern Khanh Hoa

Mui Dinh sand dunes – “mini desert” in southern Khanh Hoa

Located in Phuoc Dinh commune, the Mui Dinh sand dunes are among the most captivating destinations in the southern part of Khanh Hoa province, known for their unspoilt and distinctive beauty. Spanning hundreds of hectares, vast stretches of white sand create a landscape reminiscent of a “mini desert” along the south-central coastal region.