In an effort to combat global climate change and extreme weather patterns, which have caused severe human and property losses, Vietnam has resolved to plant 1 billion trees in the 2021-2025 period. Encouragingly, it is already on track to meet the target within the established timeframe.

Vietnam hosted more than 3 million foreign tourists in January and February, increasing by nearly 69% annually, and almost equal to the pre-pandemic level.

Da Lat, Vietnam’s renowned flower city in the Central Highlands’ province of Lam Dong, was recently bestowed the prestigious title of Festival City of Asia, at an international event in Thailand.

Vietnam has recorded a trade surplus of 4.72 billion USD in the first two months of 2024, higher than the figure of 3.5 billion USD reported in the same period last year, according to the General Statistics Office (GSO).

Ten Indonesians and one Malaysian, who are crewmembers of vessel Samudra Indah II in distress off the coast of Vietnam, were handed over to representatives of the two countries’ consulates general in Ho Chi Minh City on February 29.

Ninh Binh is not only known as a locality blessed with beautiful landscapes but is also remembered for its many folk festivals imbued with the national identity. The province has recently introduced a number of measures to preserve and promote the sound traditional values of Spring festivals.

A campaign named “Million steps of kindness” was launched recently by the Vietnam Red Cross Society and the Vietnam Youth Federation. The campaign aims to call on the community to engage in physical activities to raise donations to the needy.

The traditional clay firecracker festival has recently opened in the national special relics complex Con Son – Kiep Bac in the northern province of Hai Duong. The festival drew the participation of more than 200 local firecracker makers.

The 22nd celebration of Vietnam Poetry Day, held at the Thang Long Imperial Citadel in Hanoi recently, brought to the public a valuable heritage in the form of a poetry treasury from all 54 ethnic groups around Vietnam.

The three-day 13th Vinacas Golden Cashew Rendezvous saw its main event kick off in the central province of Quang Binh on February 27, attracting participants from more than 40 countries and territories worldwide.

With the arrival of each new spring, on the hillsides and mountain slopes of Mu Cang Chai district in Yen Bai province, clusters of wild peach flowers shimmer brilliantly under the warming sun, creating a breathtaking natural landscape. The vigorous vitality and enchanting beauty of the wild peach blossoms have now become a unique tourism offering, attracting spring travellers to the area.

While Vietnam may have begun its journey in organ transplants four decades later than the rest of the world, its progress in the field has been nothing short of extraordinary. Through remarkable efforts, Vietnam’s healthcare sector has posted significant milestones and made a name for itself on the global medical stage.

The resort real estate market is recording positive signs as demand, in both domestic and international tourist markets, is gradually recovering at a stable pace, thereby helping strengthen trust in the industry.

The northern province of Ninh Binh has been listed among the top 3 most welcoming destinations in Vietnam, as online booking platform Booking.com announced its 10 friendliest destinations in Vietnam in 2024.