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Silkie chickens are becoming a favourite pet for many Vietnamese wealthy families, with a six-month waiting list for the birds.

US website Boredpanda has published a list of the 30 most unique modes of transport, which includes Vietnam's cyclo.

Nhat Le Beach in the central province of Quang Binh has been selected as one of the top ten most attractive beaches in Vietnam by the Vietnam Records Organisation.

As many as 30,000 people will join a massive parade in Hanoi’s Ba Dinh Square on September 2 to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the August Revolution (August 19) and National Day (September 2).

While very popular in HCM City, charitable meal offers for low-income people have only recently started in Hanoi, and they have received great support from the public.

Various activities to promote cave exploration in the central Quang Binh Province will be organised between August 14 and 20, local authorities said.

The public has voiced concerns over traffic safety after Hoan Kiem district authorities in Hanoi began to seek approval for a plan to pave 11 streets in the Old Quarter with flagstones.

Buzzfeed, an American online social news and entertainment giant, has cited Son Doong Cave in Vietnam’s central Quang Binh province among world’s top 15 Breathtaking Destinations that adventurous people should visit once in their lifetime.

The People’s Committee of central Quang Binh province said the registration for tours of Son Doong cave, one of the world’s largest caves, in 2016 is now open, limited to 500 visitors, the Hanoi Moi newspaper reported.

A video clip featuring a young man playing violin in Son Doong Cave has garnered major attention on the Internet.

Visitors to Nha Trang will have an opportunity to swim at night under the supervision of the rescue personnel, according to a plan approved recently by the local administration.

Vietnam’s cyclo (xich lo) is one of top 30 unique modes of transport around the world, according to Boredpanda – the leading art, design and photography community website.

A number of artefacts have been discovered in the southern area of the Ho Dynasty Citadel’s Trench in the central province of Thanh Hoa, revealing the original structure and unique values of the Citadel.

After tasting Vietnamese cuisines during his trip to Vietnam, a British man collected more than one million pounds to open a Vietnamese restaurant named "Hộp" (Box) in London.

Vietnamese and Japanese architects have gathered in Hanoi to discuss solutions for the preservation and sustainable development of Hanoi’s Old Quarter till 2030, with a vision to 2050.

Two road sections in Hanoi's Tay Ho District will be named after two of Vietnam's famous artists following a decision signed by the Chairman of the city's People's Committee, Nguyen The Thao.

Mui Ne Dunes in the southern pronvince of Binh Thuan, Vietnam has ranked second among the top 10 best sandboarding destinations in the world, according to the Wonderlist website.

Cai Rang floating market in Vietnam’s southern Can Tho province is listed among world’s largest vegetable and fruit wholesalers.

The DEZEEN architecture and design magazine has chosen the House for Trees designed by Vietnamese architect Vo Trong Nghia in Ho Chi Minh City as top 10 world’s most beautiful houses.