Southeast region focuses on human resource in transforming into knowledge-based economy

Early winter in December is the blooming season of whitedaisy farms in the northern province of Ninh Binh. The pure white colour andsubtle, herbaceous green scent of daisies create a peaceful winter scenery forvisitors coming to Ninh Binh at this time of the year. VNA Photo: Hải Yến

The Mu Cang Chai Mushroom Co. Ltd. has produced shiitake mushroom in the mountainous commune of Nam Khat, Mu Cang Chai district, northern Yen Bai province. The company yields about 300 tonnes of shiitake mushroom a year, providing stable jobs for about 50-60 local persons. VNA Photo: Tuấn Anh

The Ba Chua Xu (Holy Mother of the Realm) Festival on Mount Sam in the Mekong Delta province of An Giang was officially recognised by UNESCO as Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, at the 19th session of the Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage in Paraguay on December 4. The festival has been preserved and practised for generations in Chau Doc of An Giang province. It is held from the 22nd to the 27th of the fourth lunar month, at the Ba Chua Xu Temple on Mount Sam and the stone pedestal on the mountain to worship the Holy Mother. VNA Photo

The Central Highlands province of Dak Lak – Vietnam’s largest coffee-producing region - is striving to make its capital of Buon Ma Thuot a coffee city of the world with distinctive identities. The goal can be realised when Buon Ma Thuot focuses on developing high quality coffee, specialty coffee to gather attention from demanding international market. In addition to improving coffee quality and supply chain, Dak Lak province has held 5 consecutive Vietnam Amazing Cup competitions, aiming to attract coffee tasters and experts from around the world to recognize the distinct tastes of Vietnamese Central Highland specialty coffee varieties. VNA Photo: Tuấn Anh

Some coffee shops in Hanoi with most of the objects are made of recycled stuff have attracted not only locals, but also foreigners. They are impressed with the message that the shop bears. VNA Photo: Hoàng Hiếu

Ethnic minority students in remote mountainous districts in Thanh Hoa province are gradually getting closer to information technology. They learn information technology on computers, looking up electronic library documents, vivid visualization and increasing interaction through lessons with teachers. Photo: Viet Hoang – VNA

As many as 23,500 people in the northern province of Cao Bang follow Catholicism, Buddhism and Protestantism. Of which Protestantism accounts for the largest proportion with over 21,300 followers. The freedom of belief and religion of followers are exercised in line with the Constitution and laws, with respect for national interests, people’s interests, public interests, as well as the rights and legitimate interests of one another. They are practicing their religious faith, developing their household economy, living a good life, and building a united community together. Photo: Nhat Anh - VNA

Lai Chau province and Tam Duong district have created favourable conditions for people in Ban Bo commune to expand tea acreage, contributing to creating jobs, increasing income and reducing poverty sustainably poverty. At present, Ban Bo commune has 867 ha of tea (of which more than 800 hectares are commercial tea). Photo: Quy Trung - VNA

The Khmer people first carved scripts on “Buong” leaves, known as Satra, in the 19th century to record Buddhist teachings, folk stories, descriptions of festivals and folk games, and lessons. More than 100 Buddhist scriptures, written in ancient Khmer or Pali language on “Buong” leaves, are now kept at 30 out of 65 Khmer pagodas in Tri Ton and Tinh Bien districts. The scriptures have technical and art values, and play a significant role in the spiritual and religious life of Khmer people. VNA Photo: Công Mạo

A space for traditional tea ceremonies hosted by artisan Nguyen Cao Son was arranged at the Heritage House on 87 Ma May street in Hanoi on November 23. He introduced Shan Tuyet tea, a delicacy that is famous in the northern province of Yen Bai. Visitors had chances to sample the beverage and learn the process of making and enjoying Vietnamese tea. VNA Photo: Minh Đức