In response to a call for “high-value” tourism in Vietnam, seaplane tours will be launched beginning September of this year. The Thien Minh Group, owner of the famous Hai Au Aviation Company, will supply the said planes for the tour. It will import two Cesna Caravan 2014 seaplanes from the United States in July and […]
Sedge planting and mat making is a common source of livelihood in many provinces in Vietnam, but Nga Son in Thanh Hoa Province stands out from all the rest when it comes to quality. For centuries, Nga Son has been creating beautiful, unique and affordable sedge mats that earned its fame and piqued the interest […]
When in My Tho Town in the Mekong Delta Province of Tien Giang and in the hunt for local delicacies, Hu tieu My Tho or My Tho rice noodles is one of the locality’s pride, a South Vietnam specialty which has been around for almost 100 years and currently among the Top 100 Dishes of […]
Cau literally meaning “fishing with rods,” Cau Islet is a haven for those who love the beach and especially fishes. The place experiences the phenomenon called “Oceanic Swelling” in which cool and nutrient-rich water naturally rises to the surface, thereby encouraging fishes to do the same. The islet is so abundant with the sea creature […]
Hon Gom Sandbar is a haven of mountains, rocky outcrops, coves, beaches and protected bays in the South central coast of Vietnam. Dam Mon Fishing Village is located about five kilometers from the sand dunes and forests. It has the charm of a traditional community made up of wooden fishing boats, a port, a market, […]
Vietnam is the first and only country to export dragon fruit to New Zealand. This was established on May 28 when the Official Assurance Program for the export of dragon fruits from Vietnam to New Zealand was signed in Hanoi by New Zealand Ambassador to Vietnam Mr. Haike Manning and Director General Nguyen Xuan […]
Known as the Roof of Indochina because of its very high altitude of 3,143 meters, Fansipan is the tallest mountain in Indochina and a fast-growing tourist destination, especially among professional mountain climbers. Fansipan can be found in the Northern Province of Lao Cai, approximately nine kilometres from Sapa Town. It is part of the Hoang […]
Hieu Van Le, a former Vietnam refugee, is now South Australia’s governor. But this distinction didn’t come easy. In fact, Mr. Le had to endure discrimination and other anti-immigrant experiences when he first arrived in Australia 36 years ago. But through sheer hardwork and determination, he achieved his long-time dream “to live in a […]
My Son Relic is in danger of destruction as large cracks and sinkage have been found at the cluster of two ancient Hindu Temples. Deputy Director of the management board of My Son Relic Nguyen Cong Khiet stated that the B3 and B5 temples are currently in serious condition because of the discovery and that […]
In Hanoi, and perhaps anywhere else in the world today, it has become an ordinary sight to see young people hanging out in coffee shops, the sidewalk and other “in” spots and staring down on their smart phones surfing the internet for popular websites like Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, among others. While a significant portion […]