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White plum blossoms blanket Bac Ha highlands

White plum blossoms blanket Bac Ha highlands

Every Spring, vast valleys and hillside villages across Bac Ha plateau, about 70 km from Lao Cai city, are adorned with pure white plum blossoms. These blooming orchards create a dreamy landscape, resembling a fairy tale scene in the majestic Northwest mountains.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh at the working session with the Standing Board of the Lao Cai provincial Party Committee on the socio-economic development situation in 2024 and tasks in 2025. (Photo: VNA)

PM works with Standing Board of Lao Cai provincial Party Committee

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on December 22 evening worked with the Standing Board of the Lao Cai provincial Party Committee on the socio-economic development situation in 2024 and tasks in 2025, and resolved proposals and recommendations for Lao Cai province to develop rapidly and sustainably.

People attend the China–Vietnam Border Economic, Trade and Tourism Fair held in 2023 in the northern province of Lao Cai. (Photo: VNA)

Cross-border fair boosts China-Vietnam trade

The China –Vietnam Border Economic, Trade and Tourism Fair 2024 will take place from November 26 to December 1 at Hekou International Exhibition Centre in Yunnan province of China.

Efforts to replace temporary, dilapidated homes in flood zones

Efforts to replace temporary, dilapidated homes in flood zones

Amidst rapid reconstruction and efforts to stabilise lives following the recent floods, the northern mountainous province of Lao Cai is mobilising resources to eliminate makeshift and deteriorating homes, supporting families in rebuilding their lives and housing after Typhoon Yagi, known as Typhoon No.3 in Vietnam.

Xa Pho ethnic women work on brocade products in Nam Sai commune of Sa Pa township, Lao Cai province. (Photo: VNA)

Brocades carry soul of ethnic minority cultures in Lao Cai

Brocade making has been central to the culture of ethnic minorities in Vietnam for thousands of years. Today, the craft is still maintained by these communities in the northern mountainous province of Lao Cai as it is deeply imbued with distinctive characteristics of highlanders.

Sa Pa: A symphony of nature and culture in northwest

Sa Pa: A symphony of nature and culture in northwest

Many international tourists often liken Sa Pa in Lao Cai province to a captivating symphony, blending the beauty of nature with the rich culture of the mountainous Northwest. Here, visitors can immerse themselves in vast, poetic landscapes and majestic scenery, while also experiencing the vibrant traditions and lifestyles of various ethnic minorities.

Students from flashflood-hit Lang Nu village back to school

Students from flashflood-hit Lang Nu village back to school

More than a week after the devastating flash flood in Lang Nu village, Phuc Khanh Commune, Bao Yen District, Lao Cai Province, the Primary and Secondary School Phuc Khanh No. 1 has welcomed its students back to class, including 107 students from Lang Nu village.

Resettlement plan for Nu villagers in Lao Cai is finalised (Photo: VNA)

Lao Cai: Resettlement plan for Nu villagers finalised

Leaders of the northern mountainous province of Lao Cai on September 15 made an inspection trip to Nu village in Bao Yen district, and had discussions with local officials and experts to finalise the selection of location for building a new resettlement area for local residents.

Party General Secretary and State President To Lam (second from right) visits a force strengthening an important site of the Lo River dyke in Truong Sinh commune of Son Duong district, Tuyen Quang province, on September 12. (Photo: VNA)

Party, State on people’s side in typhoon response, recovery efforts

Making landfall in Vietnam almost one week ago, super Typhoon Yagi has taken a heavy toll on the country, but the Party, State, armed forces, and people nationwide have been taking various strong and comprehensive measures to minimise consequences and aid recovery endeavours.

A street in Lao Cai city, the northern mountainous province of Lao Cai, is flooded on September 9. (Photo: VNA)

Vietnam, China cooperate in natural disaster response

Vietnam and China have cooperated in natural disaster prevention, control, and mitigation as Typhoon Yagi scythed through a number of their cities and provinces, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning said on September 13.