The secret of the mysterious cemeteryThousands of rock poles are pitched around tombs in a jungle in the ancient Dong Thech cemetery of a Muong ethnic minority mandarin in Hoa Binh.
Ambassadors to compete in a cook-offEight ambassadors stationed in Hanoi will attend a cooking contest in the city on April 2 with their nations’ special dishes.
Vietnam urged to adopt strong talent strategyVietnam has been called on to map out a national strategy on talent to optimise the utility of this valuable resource for national development.
Thuy Vu wins award for Vietnam RevisitedCBS 5 Reporter/Anchor Thuy Vu, Vince Garrido and Greg Marasso have won a First Place National Headliner Award for their documentary.
Vietnam students win 2nd prize in S.E. Asia energy contestThree students at HCMC University of Technology have won the second prize in an energy efficiency contest organised in Singapore.
Da Lat’s take on terraced fieldsVisitors to Dalat City will find transfixing views of terraced fields which will bring to mind the mountainous Northwest.
Money troubles: searching for a dollarSince the new monetary policies of Vietnam's state bank have become strictly enforced, US dollars are hard to come by.
Disabled tech expert hopes to enter parliamentNguyen Cong Hung, 29, is the first ever candidate with disability to file for an National Assembly seat not to be nominated by the Party.
Vietnamese agriculturalists receive Australia’s Crawford Fund medalsSeven leading Vietnamese agriculturalists received medals from the Crawford Fund, a prestigious Australian organisation.
Hanoi strewn with sua flowersThe sua trees are blossoming on the streets of Hanoi, creating an impressive natural beauty of the capital city.
I honk like a xe om driverA friend of mine says I should not honk. I understand the reasons, but I will not stop.
Sapa covered in rare snowSapa is now covered with snow due to the low temperature, a rare phenomenon that has been attracting visitors.
Koto founder honoured as global leaderThe World Economic Forum has recognized the work Jimmy Pham has done by honouring him as a Young Global Leader.
The unique rock formations in Nghe AnQuynh Phuong Commune in Nghe An Province is famous for a very beautiful stone bank.
Female scientist honoured for pest control researchNguyen Thi Loc is one of two Vietnamese female scientists who will receive the Kovalevskaia Award 2010 at a ceremony in Hanoi on March 8.
Mountainous regions turned yellow with colza flowerThe mountains of regions of northwest Vietnam turn into a dazzling sight in spring, because of colza flower fields.
Should children be put on leashes?Vietnamese kids have a lot of freedom compared to American children; let's hope it stays that way.
Hidden beauty of an old villageLoc Yen village, in the central province of Quang Nam, is made attractive by its old houses and stone alleys.
Plum flowers blossom in Bac HaThe northern area of Bac Ha becomes splendid as plum flowers blossom everywhere in the sunny weather.
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,...