Phong Nha cave - heaven on earth

Phong Nha Caves in the central province of Quang Binh's Bo Trach district have been declared one of the best tourism destinations in the world.

Endemic turtles come home from Europe

As many as 71 individuals of Annam leaf turtle (Mauremys annamensis), an endemic tortoise species of Vietnam , have been sent from zoos in the Netherlands and Germany back to their native land.

Farmer cultivates unique car-shaped watermelons

Since they first appeared last year in the Mekong Delta City of Can Tho, watermelons in the shape of a car have drawn so much attention from the public that their price has jacked sky high, yet they sell like hotcakes.

Openbill storks land in Tram Chim park

Over seven thousand Asian openbill storks have found a home at Tram Chim National Park in the Mekong Delta's Dong Thap Province, according to park Director Nguyen Van Hung.

Rare amphibious species found in Phu Tho Province

Several animals of a rare amphibious species - named ca coc san in Vietnamese and known scientifically as Echinotriton asperrimus - have been found living on Hem Mountain in northern Phu Tho Province's Thanh Son District.

Environmental protection Tourism: The new trend

The forms of community-based tourism, eco-tourism of Vietnam are increasingly concerned and create new tourism trend for international travelers. In Co To island (Quang Ninh) and Quang Nam province, the community-based tourism models have been initially explored, bringing sustainable livelihoods and contributing to raising awareness of environmental protection for local residents.

Sea-environment monitoring stations to be built soon

The Vietnam Administration of Sea and Islands (VASI) hosted a meeting in Hanoi on August 15 to discuss a construction project which would complete the country’s system of integrated marine resource-environment and hydrometeorology monitoring stations.

Oxfam helps Tien Giang adapt to climate change

Authorities and people in the Mekong Delta province of Tien Giang have been equipped with fundamental knowledge about climate change and its risks through an Oxfam-funded project.

U Minh Thuong becomes ASEAN Heritage Park

The U Minh Thuong National Park in the Mekong delta province of Kien Giang on August 12 received a certificate recognising it as an ASE AN Heritage Park.

The unique wooden church in Kon Tum

Coming to Kon Tum, you would not help visiting the famous wooden church of nearly 100 years old, which is located right in the middle of Kon Tum town. With the architecture style, an interior decoration mixed between the local and western culture, the church attracts many tourists inland and abroad coming to contemplate.