Small earthquake occurs in Điện Biên This is the 7th earthquake occurring in the province this year, with the previous tremor on August 24 in Mường Nhé District.

Visiting the westernmost spot in Việt Nam

Marking the westernmost spot on Việt Nam's mainland, Milestone No Zero A Pa Chải on top of Khoan La San Mountain sits 1,864m above sea level in Sín Thầu Commune, Mường Nhé District, the northern province of Điện Biên.

Stunning orchids in full bloom in Điện Biên Province

It’s March and the orchid trees of the northern province of Điện Biên are in bloom. Hoa ban (orchid) flowers, the flowers of the northwest region, are in full bloom across mountainsides and along paths leading to villages in Điện Biên Đông, Mường Chà, Tuần Giáo and Tủa Chùa.

Fascinating things about ASEAN countries

Ten countries, dozens of fables, scores of cultural symbols, hundreds of places to visit and thousands of delicacies to relish – diversity flourishes across this region of over 628 million people. Here are some interesting facts about the regional grouping’s members.

All-singing, all-dancing traditional fest of the Hà Nhì

Hà Nhì ethnic minority group is one among 19 groups residing in northern province of Điện Biên. Most of them live in Mường Nhé District.

Fire dance heats up festive season

A traditional fire dance of the Red Dao ethnic minority group in the northern province of Điện Biên has been restored after 20 years thanks to efforts made by the provincial museum, local authorities, elders and researchers.

Heroin trafficker arrested in northern border Điện Biên Province

Border guard forces in the northwestern province of Điện Biên on Saturday caught red-handed a man illegally transporting heroin in Nậm Kè Commune of Mường Nhé District.

On-going rains pose risks of flooding and landslides in the north

Ongoing heavy rain since early this week has caused damage in northern provinces.

Northern mountainous localities warned of further flash flood and landslide risks

The National Centre for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting has warned northern mountainous provinces of the imminent threat of flash floods and landslides.

Điện Biên moves households away from threat of landslides

Households at risk from landslides and flash floods in the northern mountainous province of Điện Biên are still waiting to be relocated to safe areas.