Hạ Long Bay - Cát Bà Archipelago recognised as World Geological Heritage

The International Union of Geological Sciences (IUGS) has recognised Hạ Long Bay - Cát Bà Archipelago in the northern province of Quảng Ninh and neighbouring Hải Phòng City as a world geological heritage site, Associate Professor Dr Trần Tân Văn, former Director of the Vietnam Institute of Geosciences and Mineral Resources under the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MoNRE), said on August 25.

National village highlights ethnic culture

Visitors to the village will have an opportunity themselves in the rich culture of the ethnic groups through the programme entitled Vui Tết Độc Lập (Happy Independence Day).

An Giang trade fair to promote tourism

The Cửu Long (Mekong) Delta province of An Giang will host a trade fair to introduce its culture, tourism, and cuisine to lure tourists during the upcoming holiday to celebrate National Day on September 2.

Turning lotus leaves into souvenirs

Driven by a desire to create a distinctive souvenir product that can raise awareness of his city, Nguyễn Thanh Thảo from Hương Sơ Ward in Huế City, has boldly innovated by using lotus leaves to create unique conical hats.

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