Arctic Monkeys became the joint second most-nominated act in the Mercury Prize's history as the prestigious British album award announced its 2018 shortlist.

Becoming a wildlife conservationist to save species such as bears, rhinos and elephants from illegal trade was Nguyễn Thị Thu Trang’s childhood dream. And today, she is living it.

I have not been to an animal circus performance for a long time. Twenty years, perhaps, since I was about four or five.

For anyone looking for an escape from the bustle and heat of city life, Nghệ An is a place to go. 

It is easy to “get lost” in the many attractions that the largest city in the Philippines offers, discovers Xuân Hương.

A new circus performance will be showcased promising to bring excitement and drama to audiences, especially children, according to artist Tống Toàn Thắng, deputy director of the Việt Nam Circus Federation.

If you’re a nature lover and favour adventure trips, the U Minh National Park (UMNP) in the Cửu Long (Mekong) Delta should be at the top of your destination list, especially if you live in southern Việt Nam.

An illegal logging site has been found in an area of forest near the Sông Thanh Nature Reserve, in what was the third recorded case of logging violations in March in Quảng Nam Province.

A short story by Nguyễn Quang Sáng

A journey on the Sài Gòn River in bustling HCM City and nearby provinces is a great way for tourists to see the local scenery and sample the best sights. River tours in HCM City take tourists to the Củ Chi guerrilla warfare tunnels, the UNESCO-listed Cần Giờ Biosphere Reserve, local markets, fruit gardens, temples and churches.