Unearthing a nearly 40-miliion-year-old world

At an active coal mine in northern Việt Nam, two palaeontologists search by hand for traces of a world that disappeared nearly 40 million years ago. Each fossil they uncover from the Na Dương Basin offers a rare glimpse into an ancient ecosystem and a reminder of what could be lost if these fragments of the past are not preserved.

Art beyond the canvas

Van Gogh Timeless has opened in Hà Nội, bringing 165 masterpieces to life through a multisensory experience. Across 13 immersive spaces, more than 70 projectors and technologies including 3D mapping, VR, AR, LiDAR and surround sound offer visitors a new way to experience the timeless art of Vincent van Gogh.

Asian Youth Orchestra performs classical masterpieces in Hà Nội

The special programme brought together young musicians from China, Japan, South Korea, Russia, Singapore, Việt Nam, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, the Philippines and Uzbekistan, offering Hà Nội audiences works by renowned composers such as Tchaikovsky, Prokofiev, and Dmitri Shostakovich.

First they came for the tourists

I would like to think there was some universal understanding that when you're abroad, you're representing your country and culture as much as yourself.

Russian tourist wave hits Việt Nam at record pace

The Association of Tour Operators of Russia (ATOR) expects Russian demand to keep surging in the second half. Russian Express sees a highly positive outlook, citing easy transport, a variety of resorts and limited seasonality.

Việt Nam gains popularity among Indian tourists

The combination of street food, coffee culture, nightlife and heritage sites is particularly attractive to younger Indian travelers. The relatively affordable prices of accommodation, transport and food compared with some other destinations in the region further strengthen Vietnam's appeal.

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