Hanoian architects create virtual capital

A new project run by a group of young architects and graphics experts will use 6-dimensional (6D) technology to recreate a virtual capital by restoring ancient sites.

Embassy of Denmark to open Vietnamese painting exhibition

An exhibition including 26 specially selected paintings from an array of genres by Vietnamese artists will be opened at the Embassy of Denmark, 19 Dien Bien Phu, from August 30 to February 2014.

Bike adventure marks responsible tourism

A two-day cycling trip in the northern mountainous province of Hoa Binh is to take place this weekend to raise awareness of responsible tourism.

Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park gets expansion

The Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park in the central province of Quang Binh has been expanded to 123,326 ha from the previous 85,754 ha under a recent decision of the Prime Minister.

Education for Sustainable Development Initiative

Recently, the Ministry of Education and Training in collaboration with the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) held a consultation meeting for Education for Sustainable Development Initiative in the city of Hue.

Preparing for traditional craft villages’ tourism festival

(TITC)-With the theme “The Rendezvous of the Red River’s Quintessential Traditional Craft Villages Festival”, the traditional craft villages’ tourism festival of Ha Noi and other provinces in the Red River Delta will take place from 9th -12th Oct. 2013 in Ha Noi.

Over 7,000 storks flock to Tram Chim Park

A flock of more than 7,000 “Oc” storks have moved in the Tram Chim National Park in the southern province of Dong Thap, the park’s director Nguyen Van Hung said.

Environment plan creates new jobs

Alang Thi Hoa once entered the forest every day to look for firewood to sell. Hoa, from central Quang Nam Province's Ma Cooih Commune, like many other locals, lives close to A Vuong forest.

President praises JICA’s assistance

President Truong Tan Sang has applauded JICA-funded projects on the environment, health care, education and culture.

Turtles near extinction return home to new conservation area

Sarah Wahl meticulously counts the red spots and jots down the exact size of each of the 71 Annam leaf turtles.