News

Work by Vietnamese master painter shatters expectations at the Christie’s live auction

Monday, Mar 31, 2025

The oil-on-canvas artwork, painted in 1934, achieved a final price of HK$16,105,000 – an impressive amount - four times higher than its lower estimate.

Life & Style

Traditional festivals drive tourism growth in Hòa Bình

Thursday, Mar 27, 2025

Home to the Mường ethnic group, which makes up over 60 per cent of the local population, Hòa Bình’s festivals not only reflect the aspirations for prosperity and happiness but also attract visitors eager for cultural experiences.

Life & Style

Phong Nha named top budget-friendly travel destination for spring 2025: Agoda

Friday, Mar 21, 2025

In this ranking, Phong Nha stands out as the most budget-friendly destination in Asia, making Vietnam a top choice for those yearning for a complete adventure while still saving money this spring.

News

Tràng An Scenic Landscape Complex valued at 213 bln USD: experts

Thursday, Mar 13, 2025

The valuation emerged from a joint study by Italy’s Santagata Foundation for the Economics of Culture, Germany’s Leibniz Institute for Ecological Urban and Regional Development, and the School of Interdisciplinary Science and Arts at Vietnam National University – Hà Nội.

Travel

Bình Thuận to pursue agricultural tourism

Wednesday, Mar 12, 2025

With its vast land resources, an extensive network of rivers, canals and mountains, and a flourishing agricultural sector, the south-central province of Bình Thuận has ideal conditions for developing agricultural and community-based tourism.

Life & Style

Ramuwan festival: Unique cultural practice of Chăm people in Bình Thuận

Friday, Feb 28, 2025

The festival begins with its most significant ritual: the grave-visiting ceremony, where families pay tribute to their ancestors at Chăm cemeteries.

Travel

Nhơn Hải’s moss-covered rock beach: A must-visit destination in Bình Định

Tuesday, Feb 18, 2025

Located just 10km north of Quy Nhơn city in the south-central province of Bình Định, Nhơn Hải commune has emerged as one of the region’s most captivating travel destinations, drawing a growing number of visitors eager to experience its breathtaking...

Sports

Powerboat racing championship to land in Bình Định in May

Monday, Feb 17, 2025

This year’s event will feature 10 teams from 13 countries competing with 21 boats, and will rotate across six to seven countries, including Việt Nam.

Sports

Vietnamese woman conquers highest mountain in the Americas

Saturday, Feb 15, 2025

The mountain is part of the Andes range in Mendoza province, Argentina. It is located 112km from the capital of Mendoza province.

Life & Style

Khai Hạ Festival honours Mường traditions

Thursday, Feb 06, 2025

The 2025 Khai Hạ (going down to the field) festival of the Mường ethnic group took place in Phong Phú Commune, Tân Lạc District, Hòa Bình Province on February 5.

Travel

Ninh Bình attracts foreign tourists with traditional Tết products

Tuesday, Jan 28, 2025

The northern province of Ninh Bình is offering a variety of products and experiences to enhance visitors'' enjoyment during the 2025 Lunar New Year (Tết) holidays, with numerous events and promotional activities to attract tourists.

Faces of VN

Inspiring climber reaches ever new peaks

Tuesday, Jan 28, 2025

For Nguyễn Thanh Bình, the first Vietnamese woman to conquer Ama Dablam, a stunning peak that soars to 6,812m in the Himalayas, true mountain climbing is about pushing one’s limits.

Food

Dining by picturesque Hòa Bình lake

Sunday, Jan 05, 2025

Tasting fish dishes is a must-try experience for any visitor to the Đà River. During my recent trip to Hòa Bình, I had the chance to enjoy delectable dishes at Hải Đăng Floating Restaurant on a ship at anchor off...

Adventure

Discovering the mystique of Dark Cave in Quảng Bình

Friday, Dec 27, 2024

This unique destination is not only a thrilling water amusement park, but also a haven of awe-inspiring landscapes and captivating cave formations.

Heritage

Mường heritage sites in Hòa Bình: a window to the past

Sunday, Dec 15, 2024

Vành Village Cave and Trại Hamlet Cave in Lạc Sơn District, both listed as special national heritage sites, are central to understanding the Mường culture.