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 […]
The Con Son-Kiep Bac Autumn Festival in Hai Duong Province is one of the biggest and most important annual celebrations in North Vietnam which honors Tran Quoc Tuan, also known as Tran Hung Dao, considered a hero for playing a significant role in the country’s triumph over the Mongolians in the 13th century. Dao passed […]
Amid the increasing number of negative connotations about State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs), a new wave of trade agreements are being established between Vietnam and a specific group of trading partners. This is in response to certain criticisms to SOEs as being favored above private sectors; bad management; lower profits than their counterparts; ability, or otherwise, to […]
Kon Tum is an unassuming but historically significant place in the inland region of Central Highlands Vietnam because of its beautiful Roman Catholic wooden church which makes it a growing tourist destination through time. Kon Tum is the capital town of the same name province in Vietnam. Its history is one of successive battles […]
Toi Cave is a world-renowned cave system because of its dark and mysterious environment, thus the name Dark Cave. But recently, it has gained even more interest with the introduction of a 400-meter zip line that serves as a new route to the famous tourist destination. Since August of this year, trial runs have […]
Chu Mo Commune in La Pa District in the Central Highlands Province of Gia Lai was known for breeding elephants. But recently, only one man in the whole region has remained true to the duty. Ksor Cham lives in Plei Pa Kdranh Village. Perhaps like everyone else in the place, he belongs to a […]
Located at and a commune of Cao Phong District, Hoa Binh Province, Thung Nai earned its name because of the multitude of deers which come to the valley. Although the place has been removed from the tourist map, many visitors still frequent the area, especially adventure enthusiasts who love the outdoors. Situated about 25 kilometers […]
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 […]
Windy Days is a non-profit program organized by a group of Ha Noi-based students with the goal to entice the youth to travel and live more as a way to learn and appreciate traditional Vietnamese culture. The members, composed of students and Vietnamese folk culture experts, get together once a month to go to specific […]
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 […]