Việt Nam News

As Lạng Sơn prepares to join the UNESCO Global Geopark family, this northern frontier province is stepping into the international spotlight with its breathtaking landscapes, ancient geology and deep-rooted culture.

Each summer, Bắc Giang welcomes not just the fruit harvest, but also a wave of visitors eager to explore its landscape and culture. Once a purely agricultural product, lychees are increasingly becoming a signature feature of sustainable tourism in the region.

As Bắc Giang embraces the digital transformation, the province is setting a national example in building a smart, connected and citizen-centric government.

The Việt Nam Family Day, celebrated annally on June 28, aims to raise awareness among authorities at all levels and the wider society about the vital role of the family in national development, especially in this era of national advancement.

The exhibition features works by 12 professional and amateur photographers from Laos, Việt Nam, Cambodia, and Thailand. The photos, taken between April and October 2023, offer an authentic look at the effects of climate change.

In a corner of Hà Nội, a new generation of artisans is reviving Việt Nam’s brass craft. Every piece of brass jewellery here, inspired by traditional motifs like lotus and Lạc birds, brings Vietnamese culture into everyday life.

Staring at the perfect imperfection of a photo of a street market in HCM City, it is evident that there is a style in the city that only photos can express.

With a clear strategy and concrete actions, Bình Định is steadily realising its goal of turning tourism into a key economic sector.

The northern province of Bắc Giang should prioritise green tourism development as a key focus for 2025. This shift aligns with Việt Nam's broader initiative to promote a green tourism model.

Localities like Hà Nam, Nam Định, and Ninh Bình, when reorganised, could form a new growth pole, leveraging their combined potential in ecological, historical, and spiritual tourism.

Participants discussed internal developments within the Nguyễn Dynasty during the Franco-Spanish coalition’s campaigns, particularly the tension between pro-war and pro-peace factions, and their impact on the political and military situation at that time.

Total tourism revenue is projected to reach VNĐ280 trillion (VNĐ10.7 billion), with hotel occupancy rates averaging 68 per cent and the sector’s contribution to the city’s gross regional domestic product (GRDP) estimated at 7–7.5 per cent.

As Việt Nam and Poland mark 75 years of diplomatic ties, a newly opened Vietnamese garden at Warsaw’s Asia and Pacific Museum offers visitors a vivid glimpse into the country’s culture, history and enduring friendship with Europe.

Rinpoche is widely respected as a young yet erudite master, having attained the scholarly rank of Khenpo, equivalent to a modern Ph.D. in Buddhist Philosophy.

The film is expected to provide a new perspective on Vietnamese culture, exploring the depth of national identity through the lens of modern cinema.

To run until July 13, the 'Đa dạng sắc màu côn trùng Việt Nam' (The Diversity of Vietnamese Insects) exhibition at the Đà Nẵng Museum features hundreds of rare insect specimens, aiming to spotlight the diversity and uniqueness of the country’s endemic insects.

The novel entitled Nên Làm Gì Khi Trời Nổi Gió (What to Do When the Wind Blows) has earned its author, Đặng Văn Giàu (pen name Giai Du), the first prize at the first-ever Kim Đồng Literature Awards.

With the unique concept of travelling the country through traditional music, the album takes listeners on a journey across Vietnam’s beautiful landscapes, immersing them in vibrant traditional festivals, retelling heroic tales of the nation’s history, showcasing local specialties, and reflecting the spirit and love of the modern Vietnamese people.