Quang Liem crowns chess victory at Spice CupVietnamese grandmaster Le Quang Liem, the world number 25 with an Elo rating of 2717, crowned the championship title at the Spice Cup on October 25.
Ha Thanh Bronze brings pride to Vietnamese sportPhan Thi Ha Thanh’s bronze at the World Artistic Gymnastics Championships marked a major step forward for Vietnamese sport.
Suoi Da - a wonderland of rocksSuoi Da or Rock Stream in Ba Ria-Vung Tau Province is suggested as a fascinating weekend getaway for adventurous tourists.
Ghenh Rang – memories of history and tragedyA tour to Quy Nhon is not complete without a visit to a national relic – the grave of poet Han Mac Tu in Ghenh Rang Hill.
Hanoi student enters World Rubik’s Cube semi-finalsNguyen Tai Duc has reached the semi-finals in the first World Rubik’s Cube Championships held in Bangkok, Thailand, from October 14-16.
Floating on the deltaEvery visitor to Can Tho will inevitably spend at least a morning at Cai Rang floating market, symbol of the Mekong Delta’s largest city.
Exploring wildlife at Xuan Thuy National ParkXuan Thuy National Park in the northern province of Nam Dinh was declared Vietnam’s first Ramsar site in 1989.
ACCA honours Prof. Dr Vuong Dinh HueA rare honour was bestowed on Prof. Dr. Vuong Dinh Hue, Minister of Finance for his contribution to Vietnam's accounting profession.
Vietnamese folk music revival in HanoiEvery night at 7pm there is a performance of Ca Tru at the traditional house located at 87 Ma May Street.
Jaquelyn Ngo, Vietnamese-origin painter of genius in AustraliaAt the age of six, Jacquelyn Ngo’s paintings amaze art professors by their colours and energy.
Football chairman to compete at World Entrepreneur awardVietnamese businessman Doan Nguyen Duc will represent Vietnam at the Ernst & Young Global Entrepreneur of the Year Award.
Lao Cai animal marketMarkets in the northwestern province of Lao Cai are places not only for selling local produce, but also to trade animals.
Ancient artifacts found near Ho CitadelA number of ancient artifacts have been found under Ru Than Mountain, some 3.5 kilometres from the Ho Citadel.
Sa Huynh culture displayed at Quang Nam museumHundreds of valuable antiques, including jewelry thousands of years old, will soon be put on display in Quang Nam Province.
Vietnamese lecturer wins Microsoft’s prizeHuynh Cong Thinh, one of the world's most valuable IT professionals as honoured by Microsoft Corporation.
The cradle of Vietnamese BuddhismOn the way to Bac Ninh Province, we were told that Phat Tich is an ancient pagoda, but upon arrival, we were surprised at what was seen there.
Tam Giang Lagoon is a different side to HueTam Giang Lagoon, about 15 kilometers from Hue City, is endowed with pristine and handsome features.
Exploring Cuc Phuong National ParkComing to Ninh Binh Province, visitors should not miss Cuc Phuong National Park, about 120 kilometres from Hanoi.
Hot springs sooth the wearyThe Binh Chau Hot Springs, some 150km from Ho Chi Minh City, is an attractive destination for tourists.
Blockhouse coffee shop in HanoiAt this coffee shop, you will sit down near a black loophole to sip a cup of black coffee and see the sunset on the West Lake.
Vietnamese travellers drive 22,000km from Hanoi to ParisA group of Vietnamese travellers has completed a 22,000-kilometre overland journey from...
Tram Chim turns flood-season traditions into tourism experiencesVisitors to Tram Chim National Park in Dong Thap Province can experience traditional...
Remote Ha Giang mountain village draws visitorsPhung Village in northern Vietnam is attracting growing numbers of travellers with its...
Airbus A330 makes first landing at Phu Quoc AirportThe first Airbus A330 wide-body aircraft has landed at Phu Quoc International Airport,...