Duong Long towers excavation to be continued

The Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism has permitted Binh Dinh Department of Culture, Sports, and Tourism and Southern Region Institute for Sustainable Development to continue the archaeological excavation of Duong Long towers.

Challenge to Change helps adapt to climate change impact

Leaders of Binh Dinh Environment and Natural Resources Department on November 26, 2008 held a meeting with the delegation of Challenge to Change on adapting to the impact of the climate change in Quy Nhon.

New heritage awards up for grabs

The UNESCO Vietnam association has announced the launch of two new awards, named “Vietnam’s cultural and tourism heritage” and “In support of the preservation and development of Vietnam’s cultural heritage”.

Early warning centre in Quang Nam under construction

The work of ground leveling is underway for the construction of an early tsunami warning and flood control centre in the central coastal province of Quang Nam, the provincial People’s Committee said on Nov. 26, 2008.

Woolen dolls preserve thread of ethnic minority customs

Da Lat artist Nguyen Thi Thuc's display of 400 crocheted dolls at the Y Ngoc - Si Hoang Gallery include figures dressed in the costumes of Vietnam's 54 ethnic groups.

Endangered monkeys discovered in Dong Nai

Scientists have recently discovered a large group of black-shanked douc langur ((Pygathrix nigripes) in Chua Chan Mountain, located in Xuan Loc district, Dong Nai province with recorded 16 individuals. Among them, there are three infants and some females are with young.

Traditional music show brings old styles to youth

Pop and dance tunes dominate Ho Chi Minh City’s entertainment scene but traditional music is finally getting its due with a “cai luong” (reformed opera) show this week.

Saving the world’s endangered bears

John Loizou delves into the world of endangered Asian bears and the thousands of people who devote their lives to pulling them back from the brink of extinction.

Ancient road found in cave

Traces of a road used by ancient people 21,000 years ago have just been discovered at the Xom Trai Cave in the northwestern province of Hoa Binh's Lac Son District.

Trao Reef Marine Ecosystem Protected Area is operational

A ceremony to launch the Trao Reef Marine Ecosystem Protected Area will be held on Nov. 27, 2008 in Van Ninh district of the central costal province of Khanh Hoa.