Huế's Đông Ba Market revamped to lure tourists

Returning to the central province of Thừa Thiên Huế after more than two years of lockdown due to the pandemic, Lưu Hoàng Long and his wife, a Vietnamese Australian, chose first to visit Đông Ba Market, the biggest traditional local shopping centre in the ancient royal city of Huế.

Đồng Nai Biosphere Reserve must not be spoilt Local residents and environmentalists have been spreading the news that UNESCO Việt Nam has opposed an official letter from the Đồng Nai People's Committee consulting on a contractor's proposal to build a 40km highway with a bridge across the core zone of the Đồng Nai Biosphere Reserve.

Sóc Trăng Province strengthens protection of fisheries resources

The Cửu Long (Mekong) Delta province of Sóc Trăng has taken a number of measures to protect its natural fisheries resources to ensure sustainable livelihoods for its people.

Lâm Đồng focusing on tackling illegal sand mining Lâm Đồng Province is making a strong effort to prevent illegal sand mining at its Đồng Nai River, stopping many such violations since the start of the year.

World’s first zero-emission boat visits HCM City

Energy Observer – the world’s first hydrogen-powered, zero-emission vessel that is self-sufficient in energy – continues its journey in Southeast Asia, with the 73rd stopover of its round-the-world Odyssey being in HCM City, Việt Nam.

New bridge to be built across Red River

Did you know a new bridge would be built across the Red River? The final design of the Trần Hưng Đạo Bridge was revealed by the Hà Nội People’s Committee on Tuesday. Featuring curving waves in the dome, the design is said to be “a combination of ancient and modern Hanoi on the two sides of the Red River” and symbolise endless connection.

People in Quảng Ngãi down in the dumps over increasing amounts of waste

Large amounts of waste have been washing ashore n the southern central province of Quảng Ngãi recently, despite the best efforts of the community to keep the rubbish at bay. 

Traditional theatre offers summer programme for students

The Trần Hữu Trang Cải Lương Theatre is offering a summer programme featuring cải lương (reformed opera) targeting primary and secondary students in HCM City and Thủ Đức City. 

Hà Nội finalises design of $375m Trần Hưng Đạo Bridge

Hà Nội’s People’s Committee has chosen the final design for the Trần Hưng Đạo Bridge, which will cross the Hồng (Red) River and connect three urban districts of the capital, after three months of consideration.

Dive tourism suspension planned to protect coral reefs in Nha Trang Bay The south-central province of Khánh Hoà is planning to suspend dive tourism in vulnerable coral reef areas in Nha Trang Bay due to serious reef degradation.