Ba Be Lake - a haven of serenity

function goto_link(ID) {window.location = '/monrenet/Default.aspx?tabid=255&ItemID='+ID;} Ba Be can be described as a place of peace and serenity. The beautiful lake in the northern province of Bac Kan is listed as one of the world’s 20 largest freshwater lakes.

Old artisan preserves the soul of embroidery

When one sees Pham Viet Dinh’s long fingers rhythmically working with a needle and thread, it’s hard to believe that he is already 77 years old. The man looks younger and stronger than his age with his bright eyes, close-cropped snow-white hair and long white beard.

Coconut chopsticks: help protect the forest

Tan Son Village in central Ninh Thuan Province became famous for producing a beautiful assortment of high quality ebony chopsticks in the 1980’s.

The man who preserves national culture

While the genres of national theatre are fading due to the prevalence of the contemporary arts, people still respect an old man who has a passion for and is devoted to ancient Tuong (classical drama), an art on the verge of falling into oblivion. It is Professor Hoang Chuong, a leading expert in Vietnamese Tuong.

US offer to back wildlife enforcement

The United States can help Vietnam tackle a growing problem in wildlife trafficking by organizing training courses for enforcement officials, a senior official said on Nov. 19, 2008.

Vietnam, US to cooperate in climate change

Vietnam and the US have announced that they are to establish a joint working group to study effects of climate change as part of a bilateral agreement on scientific and technological cooperation.

Sea turtle protection campaign launched in Hanoi

The Wildlife Trade Monitoring Network (TRAFFIC) has launched a sea turtles protection campaign with the theme “For a Hanoi with no more trade of marine turtle” from Nov. 17-30, 2008.

New bio-diversity law goes through National Assembly

The National Assembly passed a law on bio-diversity on Nov. 13, 2008 encouraging different approaches to investment and the application of scientific advances and local knowledge to ensure bio-diversity sustainability.

Fund shortage threatens old homes in Hoi An

With many old houses in the historic town of Hoi An facing a threat of damage from the elements, a lack of funding is taking its toll on one of the country’s top tourist destinations.

Outlook examines wildlife trafficking

Authorities across the nation have been stepping up efforts to fight the illegal wildlife trade that threatens Vietnam’s rich, but rapidly dwindling biodiversity.