UNESCO recognises Đắk Nông Geopark as the third global geopark in Việt Nam The UNESCO Programme and External Relations Commission of the 209th Executive Board has recognised the Đắk Nông Geopark in the Central Highlands province of Đắk Nông as a Global Geopark.

Đắk Nông Geopark – a natural wonder

Đắk Nông Geopark in the Central Highlands province of Đắk Nông has been a luring destination to tourists and scientists and has been nominated for listing in the Global Geoparks Network by UNESCO.

Largest pagoda complex beckons tourists, pilgrims

It draws pilgrims and tourists who come to contemplate the unique architecture, enjoy the spectacular landscape and learn more about Buddhism.

Typhoon forces 140,000 from homes in virus-hit Philippines Over 140,000 people were forced into cramped shelters as a powerful typhoon hammered the Philippines on Friday, compounding the nation's battle with the coronavirus pandemic.

Iran quake kills at least one, sparks panic in capital An earthquake struck early Friday near Iran's highest peak and jolted Tehran, killing at least one person and injuring more than 20 as people ran for their lives.

Volcanic rocks found on Phú Quý Island

Experts from the Việt Nam Institute of Geosciences and Mineral Resources have found a unique complex of sedimentary rocks that were formed from eruptive volcanoes 12 million years ago on Phú Quý Island, off the coast of central south Bình Thuận Province.

Lý Sơn-Sa Huỳnh listed in UNESCO’s candidature dossiers The Lý Sơn-Sa Huỳnh Geo-Park has been listed in the dossier for UNESCO recognition, and the organisation can send an evaluation mission in 2020, general secretary of the Global Geoparks Network and chairperson of the UNESCO Global Geoparks Council, Guy Martini, confirmed in an email on Tuesday.

More new caves discovered in Quảng Bình

A group of 11 experts from the British Royal Caves Association (BCRA) have discovered 12 new caves in the central province of Quảng Bình, according to the provincial Department of Tourism.

Gia Lai, a lesser known gem in the Central Highlands If you are looking for a place with lakes, waterfalls and an inactive volcano, the Central Highlands province of Gia Lai will meet your expectations.

Volcano erupts on Japanese island, no injuries reported A volcano on a southwestern Japan island erupted early Monday, the Japan Meteorological Agency said, with no immediate reports of injuries.