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Emerald algae ribbon transforms Tri An Lake into a natural wonder

During the dry season, Tri An Lake transforms as vibrant green algae stretch across the water's surface like soft silk, creating a stunning scene that enchants explorers and photography enthusiasts alike.

Storm Wipha freezes Ha Long Bay operations

Quang Ninh suspends boat tours as hundreds of vessels brace for incoming storm

Truong Son war logistics base revived inside 7-level command cave

The eco-tourism site “Legendary Truong Son Trail - Command Cave” offers visitors a powerful, immersive journey back to the wartime era amid the majestic forests and mountains of central Vietnam.

Two Buddhist landmarks help Bac Ninh shine on world heritage map

The Yen Tu - Vinh Nghiem - Con Son, Kiep Bac complex has officially been inscribed by UNESCO as a World Cultural Heritage Site. Among its 12 constituent sites, Bac Ninh contributes two: Vinh Nghiem Pagoda and Bo Da Pagoda.

Once a green fuel hope, $87mil. ethanol plant now sits abandoned

Hailed as a fuel innovation, the massive bio-ethanol factory now stands deserted and deteriorating in Quang Ngai.

Cham tower reveals 1,000-year-old architectural and spiritual legacy

Ponagar Tower stands as a masterpiece of Cham architecture, constructed over a thousand years ago with brickwork and adorned with intricate stone and ceramic carvings.

Thanh Hoa’s Bat Cave wows foreigners, dubbed ‘Phong Nha twin’

Tucked in Kho Muong village, this unspoiled karst cave enchants tourists with vast stone chambers, bat colonies, and untouched nature in Pu Luong National Reserve.

Iconic 'Shark Jaw' building near Hoan Kiem Lake now nearly gone

Hanoi’s famous café and restaurant tower is being cleared to create underground public space, with demolition expected to finish by August.

Fire risk rises in HCM City’s aging apartments as ‘tiger cages’ persist

A common sight in old buildings, iron-framed balconies provide security at the cost of safety, especially during fire emergencies.

Ancient nail-free wooden house stands firm in modern Ho Chi Minh City

A Nguyen-era wooden home crafted with no nails preserves rare heirlooms and timeless elegance.

Gie Trieng heritage lives on in Dak Rang village

Ancient customs and musical traditions thrive in Dak Rang thanks to dedicated village artisans.

Asia’s longest Arhat corridor carved from 2,500 tons of stone

The Bai Dinh Temple’s Arhat corridor, featuring 500 stone statues over 1,700 meters, is now the longest in Asia.

Ancient Buddha statues, national treasures showcased in Ho Chi Minh City

Seventeen national treasures, including the ancient Dong Duong Buddha statue and the oldest wooden Buddha figures in Southeast Asia, are now on display at the HCM City Museum of History.

From war depot to green oasis: Saigon park hides explosive history

Tan Phuoc Park in Ho Chi Minh City was once Indochina’s largest bomb storage site.

Thap Thap Pagoda: Gia Lai's 350-year-old Buddhist heritage

A 350-year-old Buddhist temple in Gia Lai, Thap Thap Pagoda embodies Vietnam’s spiritual and artistic legacy.

18,000 temples ring peace bells as Vietnam marks historic transition

At exactly 6 a.m. on July 1, more than 18,000 Buddhist temples across Vietnam rang three ceremonial bells and Bat Nha drums, initiating a solemn prayer ceremony for national peace and prosperity.

Everyday beauty of Miss Vietnam 2024 Ha Truc Linh

Miss Vietnam 2024, Ha Truc Linh, exudes a blend of modern elegance, youthful charm, and occasional bold fashion choices.

Madam Ngo Phuong Ly and UNESCO Director-General attend youth art exhibition

UNESCO Director-General Audrey Azoulay and Madam Ngo Phuong Ly visit the Women’s Museum in Hanoi to support girls’ education and empowerment.

Ancient Vom Pagoda shelters Vietnam’s largest cliff-carved Buddha

Nestled in a rocky cliff in Thanh Hoa, Vom Pagoda features a unique 6-meter stone Buddha statue.

No hands, no limits: Student conquers exam with determination

Vietnamese student with no limbs completes national exam alone using elbow technique.