Entertainment

Old plastic toys converted into works of art for an exhibition in Hà Nội

Thursday, Apr 24, 2025

Under the hands of Japanese artist Fuji Hiroshi thousands of discarded plastic toys have been revived into unique and impressive works of art, displayed at the ''Plastic Era'' exhibition in Hà Nội, carrying an important message.

Artist

Miss Universe Việt Nam H'Hen Niê plants more than 700 trees in Cúc Phương National Park

Sunday, Apr 20, 2025

H''Hen Niê started on a project to plant five hectares of forest within three months to commemorate five years since she won her Miss Universe title.

Heritage

Photographers invited to compete in Heritage photo contest

Monday, Mar 31, 2025

The contest, now in its 11th season and organised by Vietnam Airlines'' in-flight magazine Heritage, invites all Vietnamese and foreign photographers, professional or amateur, to submit their works to compete.

Neighbourhood

Man with love for nature saving pebble beach

Sunday, Feb 23, 2025

Chín Tục, 58, has over the past year made picking up rubbish by the sea part of his daily routine after noticing worsening pollution threatening Cà Dược pebble beach in his hometown of Bình Thạnh Commune, Tuy Phong District.

News

Green tourism help promote sustainable development in southeastern region

Thursday, Dec 26, 2024

The Southeast Tourism Association (STA) convened a conference on December 25 in Đồng Nai Province to evaluate the implementation of an agreement on regional tourism linkages and to chart the path forward for sustainable tourism development.

Travel

Environmental protection key to preserving Hạ Long Bay

Thursday, Dec 12, 2024

Hạ Long Bay in the northern coastal province of Quảng Ninh will  this month celebrate 30th anniversary of UNESCO World Heritage Site recognition.

News

Cham Island introduces new crafts

Friday, Dec 25, 2015

The ancient city of Hoi An has introduced new craft products made from Firmiana colorata, commonly known as the Chinese parasol tree, a big tree in Cham Island.

Travel

Tram Chim National Park launches green tours

Friday, Sep 04, 2015

The Tram Chim National Park''s Tourism and Environment Education Centre in the Cuu Long (Mekong) Delta province of Dong Thap has launched a 12km green tour, including 4km on land, and 8km on water, for tourists to view the park by electric cars...

News

National Park to receive funding for development

Friday, Jun 12, 2015

A master plan to conserve the environment and build infrastructure in Quang Binh Province''s Phong Nha–Ke Bang National Park by 2030 has just been announced in Dong Hoi City.

News

Long's photo shortlisted in Britain

Thursday, Jun 11, 2015

Ly Hoang Long figures among the world''s top environment photographers, with one of his photos being included among the top 111 photos of an international contest in the United Kingdom.

Sports

Thousands join football festival

Wednesday, Jun 03, 2015

More than 3,500 footballers from 14 teams nationwide and a team from Laos are playing in the Football for All in Viet Nam Cup 2015, that will run until Friday.

News

Minorities hold development forum

Friday, Apr 17, 2015

To celebrate the annual cultural day of Viet Nam''s ethnic groups, representatives of their communities met in Ha Noi to launch of a seminar and exhibition titled I Believe I Can – Changes from the Community.

Sports

Binh Duong win time trial event

Thursday, Mar 05, 2015

Hosts Binh Duong Environment and Water Supply-Drainage won the fifth stage of the team''s time trial event at the International Women''s Cycling tournament yesterday.

News

Culture Vulture (24-12-2014)

Wednesday, Dec 24, 2014

A group of young people from the central city of Da Nang recently won the Special Prize in the Action4Climate Documentary Competition.

News

Book compiles photos by ethnic minority children

Tuesday, Sep 30, 2014

Images captured by ethnic minority children are featured in I Tell You My Stories, a photo book that will be released today.