Lai Chau leverages cultural heritage for sustainable tourism growth
The province is transforming its natural and cultural assets into key drivers of economic growth, aiming to make tourism a major pillar of its economy in the coming years.
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Nam Luc Waterfall amid the lush forests of Lai Chau
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Keeping the salt fields of Chau Ha alive
Under the scorching sun, salt farmers at Chau Ha salt field in Mai Phu commune, Ha Tinh province, work from early morning until late afternoon to produce pure white salt. But behind this generations-old trade are concerns over unstable incomes, weak demand and the risk of the craft fading as younger people seek other livelihoods.
Resolution helps drive foreign direct investment into green economy
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Dien Bien taps natural assets to develop green tourism
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Overseas Vietnamese in Cambodia, Malaysia celebrate Vietnam’s National Day
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Vietnamese, Chinese youth join hands to shape the future
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Vietnam-Singapore’s complementary strengths in semiconductor industry
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From a safe cyberspace to strong national security
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Top leader hosts Philippine National Security Adviser in Hanoi
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General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and President To Lam emphasised the need for a leadership approach that links every task with clear targets, deliverables and accountability.
Vietnam resolved to prevent origin fraud, illegal transshipment: spokesperson
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Nhon Hai balances marine tourism with coral reef conservation
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Top leader: Vietnam highly evaluates Mexico’s role in Latin America
Vietnam always treasures Mexico’s role and position in Latin America, and considers the Mexican Labour Party a traditional and trusted partner of the Communist Party of Vietnam, said Party General Secretary and President To Lam.
Celebrations mark Vietnam-Thailand friendship
The Vietnamese Embassy in Thailand hosted a reception in Bangkok on August 18 to celebrate the 81st anniversary of the August Revolution and National Day (September 2), as well as the 50th anniversary of Vietnam-Thailand diplomatic relations.
Strength behind rudimentary weapons
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More than 100 young Asian musicians unite in Hanoi
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Draft laws must support management reform, stronger decentralisation: PM
Prime Minister Le Minh Hung chaired the Government's August law-building session on August 18 to discuss 12 draft laws and resolutions scheduled for consideration and approval at the second session of the 16th National Assembly.
Top leader visits Infantry Division 308
Party General Secretary and President To Lam, who is also Secretary of the Central Military Commission, paid a working visit to Infantry Division 308 of Army Corps 12 under the Ministry of National Defence in Hanoi on August 18.
Prime Minister pays tribute to former Chinese Premier
Prime Minister Le Minh Hung led a delegation representing the Party, State and Vietnam Fatherland Front to the Chinese Embassy in Vietnam on August 18 to pay respects to former Chinese Premier Zhu Rongji.
