Tourism in Thanh Hóa down but not out

Thanh Hóa province is on the hunt for solutions to the prevailing crisis in the province’s tourism industry as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Community farming model offers an escape to nature

Leaving the urban sprawl for rural life has become a hot trend among successful business owners, retired people and farm-based firms as they seek a relaxing escape from pollution, a chance to unwind or a return to a childhood idyll. 

Lý Sơn Islands look for future ‘green’ growth

Lý Sơn Islands, 30km off the coast of Quảng Ngãi Province, should be transformed into a ‘green’ pearl in the ocean, a low carbon site, an international Geo-Park with vestiges of ancient volcanoes and a rich fishing culture. 

Turning driftwood into works of art

The statues of 12 zodiac animals, carved from giant tree stumps found at the bottom of Tiền River, impresses any visitors to Mỹ Luông ecotourism site located in Chợ Mới District in the southern province of An Giang.

Luy Lâu ceramics feature the soul of an ancient citadel

Luy Lâu, a line of ancient ceramics from the northern province of Bắc Ninh's Thuận Thành District is reviving its historical, cultural and artistic values after many ups and downs, even facing the risk of disappearing as many master artisans pass away.

Huế to have new museum about the Hương River

A museum of ancient pottery will open at the end of this year in the central province of Thừa Thiên Huế. The museum will be filled with pieces collected by Vietnamese-born German Thái Kim Lan.

Project gives discarded clothes new lease of life

Tonnes of unwanted fabric and textiles end up in landfills every year, seriously impacting the environment. However, if such discarded clothes are properly recycled, they could become elegant accessories like handbags, clutches or purses.

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