Ninh Binh Ancient Pagoda in Red Silk Cotton Flower Season

Ninh Binh: Three kilometers to the east of Tam Coc boat pier in Ninh Binh province, Bich Dong pagoda boasts a mysterious ancient look. It is especially beautiful these days as it is surrounded by red silk cotton flowers. The pagoda was built in a grotto on the Ngu Nhac Son mountain range in Ninh … Read more

International Tourist Arrivals to Vietnam Hit Record High in Q1

Hanoi: Vietnam recorded more than 6 million international tourist arrivals in the first quarter of 2025, marking a 29.6% increase year-on-year, according to the Vietnam National Authority of Tourism (VNAT). This is the highest-ever number so far and represents a 134% surge from the figure in Q1 of 2019, before the COVID-19 pandemic broke out. … Read more

Ha Giang’s Housing Programme Transforms Mountainous Districts

Ha Giang: A programme to eliminate makeshift homes in the northern mountainous province of Ha Giang is transforming its highland districts, improving living conditions for thousands of poor families, and driving local development. So far, over 265 billion VND (equivalent to 10.6 million USD) has been mobilised, enabling the construction of more than 3,000 houses, … Read more

President Receives Spanish Prime Minister Pedro S¡nchez in Hanoi

Hanoi: State President Luong Cuong received Spanish Prime Minister Pedro S¡nchez in Hanoi on April 9. The meeting is part of S¡nchez’s official visit to Vietnam, which is scheduled from April 8 to 10. According to Vietnam News Agency, the visit aims to strengthen diplomatic and economic ties between Vietnam and Spain. Discussions are expected … Read more

NA Chairman Meets Spanish Prime Minister

Hanoi: National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man met in Hanoi on April 9 with Spanish Prime Minister Pedro S¡nchez, who is paying an official visit to Vietnam from April 8 to 10. According to Vietnam News Agency, the meeting is part of a series of engagements scheduled during Prime Minister S¡nchez’s visit to strengthen bilateral … Read more