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.

Bình Phước tightens forest protection in dry season

Authorities in the southeastern province of Bình Phước are tightening measures to prevent forest fires in the dry season as prolonged heat has occurred since the beginning of the year. 

Early Renaissance painting found in French kitchen fetches 24 mn euros

A rare masterpiece by Italian early Renaissance master Cimabue that was discovered in a French kitchen was sold on Sunday for 24 million euros (US$26.6 million), about five times the initial estimate.

Book on Vietnamese fine arts history needed, says critic

The Việt Nam Fine Arts Association's conference will take place on December 15. This is a chance for artists, researchers and critics to review its performance in 2014 - 2019.

Non Nước Cao Bằng Geopark, a wonderland on Earth

Non Nước Cao Bằng UNESCO Global Geopark is an exceptional area in which it is possible to explore the history of planet Earth for more than 500 million years. It’s also a land of tangible and intangible cultural heritage sites. Bùi Quỳnh Hoa explores.

Na Hang: a natural beauty and feast for tourists’ eyes

A boat floats slowly across a mirror-like lake. Sky and water meet to create a feast for tourists’ eyes. Forests stretch out into the distance. Mountains rise majestically into the distance.

Fun and games in the trees in Quảng Bình The central province of Quảng Bình is well-known for its long, pristine coastline and various ecological sites in the vicinity of Phong Nha – Kẻ Bàng National Park.

Inside Infinity

 An excerpt of a novel by Vĩnh Quyền

Keeping the song of the bamboo flute alive

The bamboo flute has a profound meaning to the ethnic Mông, so one man has spared no efforts to make the flutes and teach younger people how to make and play the instrument.