Mekong countries seek post-COVID tourism rebound

Sub-greater Mekong region countries need to join hands together with collective efforts, mutual trust and effective cooperation mechanism in reviving the previous dynamic growth of the Mekong tourism industry as an attractive destination for international tourists.

Global glory

Lê Nguyễn Bảo Ngọc has been crowned Miss Intercontinental 2022. Beating stiff competition from 70 countries to win the crown in Egypt, the 21-year-old from Cần Thơ City is the first Vietnamese to lift the international prize.

People love singing cải lương

Many adults and children in HCM City are joining in short-term courses that teach cải lương (reformed opera) launched by theatres, cultural houses and veteran artists. 

Francophone Book Space opens in Hà Nội

Many rare French books that provide knowledge on the cultures, life and people of French-speaking countries are exhibited at the Francophone Book Space in Hà Nội.

Ant Man

One insect-lover in Hà Nội is Việt Nam’s answer to Ant Man. He keeps hundreds at his home in specially-made colonies. You may not be able to take these pets for a walk, but Bùi Ngọc Cường says watching them work is enthralling.

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