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Việt Nam’s first museum of jewellery opens in HCM City

A private museum established by Đỗ Hùng, an antiquities collector, the Museum of Ethnic Jewellery is part of the Đỗ Hùng Museum system.

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High-speed Laos-China trains elevate ease of travel

The first high-speed line connecting Vientiane to Luang Prabang passes through some of Laos' most breathtaking scenery, with the trains reaching top speeds of 160km/h.

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Tasty tea scented by nature

The West Lake in Hà Nội is famous for its beautiful lotus plants. Each plant has hundreds of petals giving off alluring aroma.

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Chàm Islands build unique brand from coral restoration

More than 40 coral nurseries and two restoration areas of a total 8,000sq.m have been planted to fill in the damaged coral reefs off Chàm Islands, achieving a survival ratio of 80 per cent.

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Lotus lake awakens hidden beauty in Quảng Bình

Located in a special geographical location on the main North-South route, Bàu Sen (Lotus Lake)'s natural beauty has vast potential for tourism development.

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Discovering Vĩnh Long's hidden gems

Vĩnh Long is blessed with abundant natural resources, particularly its fertile alluvial soil, which is perfect for cultivating tropical fruit trees and wet rice.

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Silk village preserves ancient weaving craft

For centuries, Nha Xá silk has been known as among the most famed silk products in Việt Nam.

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Local youths need more TV series about the journey into adulthood 

More films about young people on the journey into adulthood and career need to be created, along with current TV series on family and love.

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Hồ Chí Minh City turbocharges tourism sector

The city is working with Thủ Đức City and its districts to develop and offer new tours, improve the city's product and service supply chain, and encourage collaboration with other regions of the country.

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Vietnamese fashion's 'Snow White'

Ngô Thúy Quỳnh has been featured on the covers of various prestigious Vietnamese fashion magazines and modelled for some local fashion brands.

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Ethnic community gives farming a face-lift

A community of 41 ethnic groups in Quảng Sơn Commune has been building high-valued farms with exportable crops at Dano Farm – the first ‘green’ agro-forestry co-operative of a multi-ethnic community.

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Exquisite miniature books prove small is beautiful

In times past, miniature books were produced for personal convenience because they could easily be carried in a waistcoat pocket or a woman’s purse.

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Pu Sam Cáp Cave: the hidden charm of Lai Châu

Pu Sam Cáp Cave in Pu Sam Cáp Commune, Sìn Hồ District, Lai Châu Province is known for its wild, beautiful and mysterious beauty.

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Hải Phòng brings beauty in tranquillity

After an emotional breakup, Anh Đức finds inner peace... three hours away from Hà Nội

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HCM City is most favoured destination for local travel: survey

Domestic tourism continues to lead the way, with HCM City remaining the top destination for local travel in 2022, according to a study, ‘Summer Travel Trends,’ released by online digital travel platform Agoda.

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Aspiring global nomad makes a U-turn, contemplates retirement

Like all aspiring globetrotters, I dream of visiting every country in the world, including the remotest ones, and experiencing the stupendous cultural and geographic diversity that this would entail.

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Artisan breathes national soul into pearls

With his sense of romance, talent, and traditional culture, celebrated artisan Hồ Thanh Tuấn in HCM City has created unique artworks made of pearls, many highly beautiful and valuable.

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Fallen soldiers remembered in war-torn land

Fifty years ago, a bloody 81-day battle to protect Quảng Trị's ancient citadel took place, claiming the lives of thousands of Vietnamese soldiers and civilians.