A photo contest with the theme clean water was recently sponsored by UNESCO-Vietnam in its effort to solve the water predicament in certain localities in Vietnam. Communities in Central and Southern Vietnam have been suffering from water shortage due to flooding, drought and soil salinization. To address this serious problem, the Representative Office of the […]
The central province of Quang Nam is often frequented by tourists, local and foreign alike, because of its historical treasures such as the ancient town of Hoi An, My Son Sanctuary and the ancient pottery village of Thanh Ha. But today, there’s another reason to visit the place, the Thanh Ha Terracotta Park, home of […]
In just the first quarter of this year, almost 1.8 million tourists have already visited HCM City, an annual 14% increase in its tourism sector. This is because of its safe and friendly tourist environment, not to mention more future plans to further develop this department and therefore expect even more visitors from different parts […]
Tam Coc – Bich Dong in the Northern province of Ninh Binh is an UNESCO-recognized site because of its inherent beauty especially during the harvest season. But even when its not, particularly in May, the Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex where it is located is a must-visit because of its equally stunning sight. The Mua […]
Phu Quy Island off the mainland of Binh Thuan Province in the South-Central Coast is known for its rich history and natural beauty. When it used to be expensive to travel to the exotic place, today it only costs around VDN1 million (US$45) in order to enjoy not only a day but two days of […]
After a long four-decade war, the United States completely lifted its arms ban on Vietnam. The historic move happened amid the rising tension in China, but Pres. Barack Obama pointed out that the decision was not because of China or even other matters. The announcement came during Obama’s first visit to Hanoi. He is the […]