No rhyme or recourse

There are signs of improvement, and if people want it, things will get better. But no, it’s not always easy out here. Sometimes, it’s just a different kind of hard.

Nha Trang Sea Festival to feature music, carnival, int’l sports

Kicking off the festival on the evening of June 7 will be the grand music concert titled “Nha Trang Say Hi”, featuring popular artists from the trending show “Anh Trai Say Hi”. The event will be broadcast live nationwide and conclude with a fireworks display over Nha Trang Bay.

Việt Nam wows UN International Bazaar with handicrafts, cuisine

The handicraft booth drew crowds with its display of ceramics, lacquerware, brocade, and silk, offering a vivid glimpse into Vietnam’s rich artistic traditions. Chu Đậu pottery and Vạn Phúc silk scarves were particular highlights, with their intricate designs earning admiration from visitors.

Lục Ngạn to host lychee tourism festival

Festival-goers will have a chance to take part in lychee harvesting, bunch-tying, stem-cutting, chilling fruit in ice-water tanks, and packing into foam boxes in accordance with export-standard procedures.

Ninh Bình seeks UNESCO recognition of Hán-Nôm Inscriptions on Non Nước Mountain

Out of the 43 extant stone steles on the mountain, 37 are Hán-Nôm inscriptions dating from the Trần Dynasty (1225-1400) to the early 20th century. These inscriptions are unique original engravings, featuring imperial poems and prose composed by kings, poetic verses by scholars and poets, along with distinctive calligraphic and scriptural features.

Việt Nam's population is at a turning point

Many older foreigners are looking to move to Việt Nam to enjoy their retirement years. Pending changes to visa regulations, the so-called 'Golden Visa' has excited many, as their dream of living in Việt Nam may soon become a reality.

Grab your dancing shoes

Dancesport duo Phạm Trung Hòa and Nguyễn Mỹ Trang recently won the Gold Medal for Latin dance at the World Masters Games. But did you know you can learn from these dance masters at special classes in Hà Nội. And it's a great way to keep fit. Let's join them for a boogie!

Hà Nội's incense village captivates travellers

For over a century, the Quảng Phú Cầu incense village in Ứng Hoà district, Hà Nội, has preserved the traditional art of incense-making. In the closing days of the year, it transforms into a tourist destination, attracting both domestic and international visitors for sightseeing and check-in.

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