Gratitude lives on in General Giáp’s homeland

In An Xá in Lệ Thủy Commune, the old wooden house where General Võ Nguyên Giáp spent his childhood continues to draw visitors from across Việt Nam, more than a century after his birth.

The gateway to an ancient civilisation

With its distinctive brick architecture and enduring historical value, the tower is not only an important archaeological relic but also a potential destination for visitors interested in the region's cultural heritage.

The flavours we know, in ways we don't: Vien Dining

At Vien Dining, Vietnamese cuisine feels familiar but rarely in execution. Local flavours and ingredients are reinterpreted with a contemporary touch, creating dishes that are both rooted and refreshingly unexpected.

Tây Ninh upgrades accommodation to boost tourism competitiveness

Tây Ninh Province is expanding and upgrading its accommodation network, from modern hotels to eco-friendly homestays, as part of broader efforts to improve visitor experiences, encourage longer stays and strengthen its competitiveness as a tourism destination.

The men searching for a lost world

Beneath the exposed slopes of a coal mine in northern Việt Nam lies one of Southeast Asia's richest fossil sites. Armed with little more than hammers, brushes and patience, two palaeontologists are racing against time to recover the remains of a world that disappeared 35–40 million years ago.

Red Hạ Long sails revive forgotten craft

For the first time in decades, the red-brown sails of traditional three-plank sailing boats are once again catching the wind over Hạ Long Bay, reviving a maritime tradition long thought to have disappeared.

Every children's book carries a promise

Translator Phương Huyên talks to Lâm Hạnh about the book Chuyện Con Mèo Dạy Hải Âu Bay and her enduring passion for nurturing a love of reading.

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