Recognition more than a title for biosphere reserves

Việt Nam’s Núi Chúa National Park and Kon Hà Nừng Plateau were recently recognised by UNESCO as Global Biosphere Reserves. This is a great honour for Việt Nam in nature conservation but also poses many challenges in terms of preserving and promoting the values of the two sites, experts and authority officials have said.

Epic documentary shows Viet Nam's wartime history

A new epic documentary about Việt Nam’s wartime history is set to be subtitled in English for the first time so that foreign audiences can have a panoramic view of the Vietnamese people's victorious struggle and their huge sacrifices during their wars of resistance in the 20th century. 

Life smells sweet for essential-oil entrepreneur

Dương Xuân Trường, a young entrepreneur from the central province of Thanh Hóa's Thạch Thành District, and his company, Befine, extract essential oils from local agricultural by-products, making a significant contribution to society and protecting the environment.

Basketry dreams of a brighter future

The ethnic Rơ Ngao people of Kon Tum Province are working hard to keep alive a traditional craft that is central to their culture and identity.

Online tours take people to another Sa Pa

Though Sa Pa District in the northern province of Lào Cai has long lured tourists all-year-round due to its mild temperature, spectacular mountains, beautiful forest and unique ethnic minority groups, social distancing has now made people stay at home. However, two innovative Sa Pa locals are now offering online tours of the classic Việt Nam destination.

Urban gardens a bright spot during pandemic

City dwellers throughout the country have got used to social distancing and days of struggle. Many have found new ways to entertain themselves and even to grow their own vegetables.

Young animators make history hip

An animation entitled Bình Ngô Đại Chiến (The Pacification of the Wu) by a team known as Đuốc Mồi has received 5 million views within a few months of release.

Conquering Cao Bằng's winding Mẻ Pia Pass

The 14-section Mẻ Pia Pass in Cao Bằng has attracted much attention. It is considered the most dangerous pass in the northeast, and is a surefire bet for adrenalin-junkies feeling adventurous.

HCM City scrambles to get food to residents

Supermarkets in Hồ Chí Minh City have launched various combos to deliver food and home necessities to local residents in lockdown faster, while soldiers are assisting with the delivery.

Hands-free flute helps heal the wounds of war

Music provided moral support to Vietnamese soldiers during two brutal resistance wars and now it helps to heal the soul and loss of war invalids thanks to a special musical instrument created by a devoted veteran.

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