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Vietnam one of 15 budget-friendly destinations for winter: UK newspaper

British newspaper The Telegraph has named Vietnam one of 15 budget-friendly destinations for a winter sun break, recommending Nha Trang and Hoi An in the central region as ideal options.

Ba Vi the land of the milk and nature

Ba Vi is a semi-mountainous district to the northwest of Hanoi. It is endowed with charming natural landscapes with a rich ecosystem, having a diverse terrain including mountains, forests, waterfalls, streams, rivers, lakes and famous scenic spots.

Vietnamese photographers achieve global fame with award-winning images

This year continues to be a successful one for Vietnamese photographers whose works have won top honors in prestigious international contests.

Ha Giang weekend flea market is a unique tradition in Vietnam’s northern highlands

Unlike traditional markets in Vietnam's urban areas which open daily, the colorful weekend markets in Ha Giang only open once a week, and have become a unique cultural tradition of ethnic minority communities.

Centuries-old Confucius temple in Hue awaits restoration

Van Mieu, or the Temple of Literature built in Hue to worship Confucius and his scholars, will undergo a massive renovation for VND66 billion ($2.6 million).

Petal power: Hanoi flower vendor image scoops int'l prize

A photo capturing a flower vendor biking in Hanoi was among 65 winners in the National Awards program of Sony World Photography Awards 2022.

What makes Hanoi a captital place to visit

A potent combination of the ancient, the modern and the in-between, Hanoi boasts historic vestiges, colonial heritages and guild streets with food and beer joints to write home about.

Saigon airport adding 20 daily flights for Tet

Vietnam's largest airport Tan Son Nhat has added 20 new daily domestic flights to and from Ho Chi Minh City this winter to meet spiking Lunar New Year demand.

Vietnamese entry wins top prize at French film festival

Vietnamese feature film "Tro tan Ruc Ro" (Glorious Ashes) picked up the "Golden Balloon" award at the 44th Festival des 3 Continents, also known as the Three Continents Film Festival.