Tuyen Quang to build national geopark

The northern mountainous province of Tuyen Quang is working on a project to develop a national geopark in an effort to preserve natural and cultural values there.

EU backs Vietnam’s sustainable forest management

Three European Union (EU)-funded projects worth 3 million EUR, which aim to support Vietnam and its neighbouring countries in combating illegal wood exploitation, were officially launched at a ceremony in Hanoi on February 18.

Vietnam to observe World Water Day 2014 in Lai Chau

Nhan Dan - A national meeting held for World Water Day 2014 is scheduled to take place on March 21, 2014 in Lai Chau city, situated at the riverhead of the Hong (Red) River valley.

Festival stages ethnic traditions

A horse race featuring 16 ethnic Mong jockeys from the northern mountainous province of Lao Cai drew thousands of spectators to the Culture Tourism Village of Vietnamese Ethnic Groups on 15 February.

EU backs Vietnam’s sustainable forest management

Three European Union (EU)-funded projects worth 3 million EUR, which aim to support Vietnam and its neighbouring countries in combating illegal wood exploitation, were officially launched at a ceremony in Hanoi on February 18.

Developing renewable energy a top priority: report

Vietnam’s ever increasing energy demands mean developing renewable energy is a top priority in its national climate change strategy and efforts to minimise greenhouse gas emissions, radio The Voice of Vietnam (VOV) said.

Camping trip organised for Central Highlands tourism year

The province of Dak Nong organised a camping festival at its Nam Nung historical tourism site on February 14-15, in the latest activity arranged for the 2014 Central Highlands – Da Lat National Tourism Year.

HCM City seeks low-emission city status

Transforming Ho Chi Minh City into a low-carbon emission metropolis was discussed at an international workshop in the city on February 14, as part of its partnership with the Japanese city of Osaka.

HN destined for second int’l travel mart

The second Viet Nam International Travel Mart (VITM 2014) will take place in Ha Noi from April 3-6.

Phu Yen farm protects rare regional turtle from extinction

A man in Phu Yen Province has successfully developing a farm raising a rare and endangered species of turtle of the central region, helping to protect them from extinction.