Exploring Việt Nam's serene island escapes

Việt Nam is home to a few islands that still possess pristine beauty and places untouched by human encroachment. These islands offer pure escape and serenity, allowing visitors to fully immerse themselves in their natural wonders. The following list highlights some of these exquisite islands.

Preserving the art of weaving

Weaving plays a crucial role in the cultural heritage of the Thái people. In Con Cuông District of Nghệ An Province, locals are dedicated to preserving their traditional craft for future generations.

Striding forward

In order for the region to realise its full potential, An Giang has determined that innovating tourism is the way forward. From trekking tours to trail runs, new adventuring activities are being added to put the scenic region on display.

Ariyana Convention Centre joins Asia Venue Alliance

The Ariyana Convention Centre Danang has joined the Asia Venue Alliance (AVA) as a founding member in boosting the co-operation and power share in hosting the continent and world business events among Asian members.

Traditional dance art

The folk dances contribute to the cultural identity of the Thái community in Nghệ An province. To preserve and develop the beauty of traditional dance art, each village has a club that engages in regular activities every week.

Smooth as silk

From the delicate harvesting of lotus stems to the intricate 14-step process of creating a lotus silk scarf, artisan Phan Thị Thuận shares her passion and perseverance in this special art. Join her in shaping the future of this remarkable craft, blending tradition with unique techniques.

Sticky rice with Chinese black olives

Lạng Sơn Province with many beautiful landscapes and the traditional identity of various ethnic groups has been luring tourists with local delicacies. Steamed sticky rice with Chinese black olive is a must-try dish for visitors.

Human Act Prize 2023 honours work in the community

The awards aim is to support projects and initiatives with the potential for widespread impact and inspiration, as well as discover pioneering units that dare to take the first steps in finding sustainable development models that bring about transformative changes for an entire region or industry.

Excavating Kính Thiên Palace

Located in Thăng Long Imperial Citadel, Kính Thiên Palace is one of the buildings that have been buried over time. Recently, the Institute of Imperial Citadel Studies announced that it had decoded the architecture of Kính Thiên Palace, creating a premise to continue researching and perfecting this project.

Ragworms raising

The end of autumn is the time for farmers in Ninh Bình to go hunting for ragworms. Taking advantage of its low investment and high profitability, rice field-based ragworm cultivation has developed local income.

Famous drama play from the 1980s to be restaged for New Year

People’s Artist and theatre actress Hồng Vân and young actors from Hồng Vân Drama Stage, one of the city’s leading private art troupes, are working on a famous play from the 1980s by the late playwright and poet Lưu Quang Vũ of Hà Nội.

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