Spanish architect succumbs to Việt Nam’s exotic charms

World-famous Spanish architect Salvador Perez Arroyo arrived in Việt Nam back in 2009 and decided to stay in the country where he discovered an endless source of positive energy.

Photos portraying hardship of salt workers win Heritage Journey contest

A photo collection highlighting the hardships facing salt workers in the central province of Phú Yên has won the highest prize at the 2020 Heritage Journey Photography Contest.

An Giang, southern provinces work to revive tourism sector The Cửu Long (Mekong) River Delta province of An Giang plans to promote co-operation with HCM City and Mekong Delta provinces to help revive the tourism sector.

Handicraft, wood industry sets bar high The Handicraft and Wood Industry Association of HCM City said it plans several measures to add value to Việt Nam’s handicrafts and wood products, help its members further penetrate the global supply chain and enable Việt Nam to become a leading producer and exporter of quality, branded and reputed furniture and forestry products.

Chicken and termite grill delight Not many people know of the special chicken dish from Huế called gà nướng tổ mối or chicken grilled over an open fire made from a termite nest.

HCM City to turn Cần Giờ into sustainable eco-urban area

HCM City plans to turn Cần Giờ District into an ecological urban area as part of efforts to urbanise it and improve the quality of life for locals.

Former drivers of Vietnam News Agency recall daring days

In a small room on the second floor of the Vietnam News Agency (VNA) fleet headquarters located in Mai Hương Zone, Hai Ba Trung District in Hà Nội, former "soldier drivers" of the VNA meet again every year.

Voices from the front

The Liberation Press Agency (LPA) -- the wartime southern advance element of the Vietnam News Agency (VNA) -- was one of 15 collectives bestowed the title “Hero of the People’s Armed Forces” by President Nguyễn Phú Trọng for its illustrious achievements during the anti-American war.

Experts urge caution when investing in farmstays

Condotels have lose their attraction among investors due to tighter management restrictions, and farmstays have emerged as a new investment trend during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Việt Nam likely to gain export target for timber and wooden products this year: experts  Experts believe Việt Nam this year will reach its export target for timber and wooden products at US$12 billion, despite the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.