The southern coastal province of Bà Rịa-Vũng Tàu has approved a project for eco-tourism, resorts and entertainment at the province’s protected forests from now until 2030 and a project for eco-tourism, resorts and entertainment at Bình Châu- Phước Bửu Nature Reserve in the province’s Xuyên Mộc District.

Hà Nội lures tourists with its rich cultural heritage, historic sites and great food, but that isn't all the capital can offer.  Surrounded by mountains, rivers and forests, getting out into the great outdoors has become more and more popular. Here are some of the great opportunities available around the capital. 

An exhibition of artworks created during the resistance wars for national independence will go on display ahead of War Invalids and Martyrs Day on July 27 at the Việt Nam Fine Arts Museum. 

Over 2,000 people will join a xòe dance performance of the Thái ethnic people in the northern mountainous province of Yên Bái in September, in celebration of the dance being recognised by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.