Life & Style

Water-filling season turns northwestern rice fields into a masterpiece

Friday, May 22, 2026

From late April into May and even June is the most breathtaking time of the year to visit the area, as farmers fill the terraced rice fields with water, known as the water-pouring or water-filling season. 

Sports

Hàng A Nhông wins terraced rice field race in Tuyên Quang

Monday, May 18, 2026

Held along a route winding through stunning terraced rice fields, the event d a lively and festive atmosphere.

Sports

Thông Nguyên launches first terraced rice field climbing race to boost tourism

Friday, May 15, 2026

The event will help develop community-based tourism, increase local incomes, and gradually build a green and sustainable tourism brand.

Travel

Runners immerse in nature at first Terraced Rice Field Racing in Mù Cang Chải

Saturday, May 02, 2026

More than 300 athletes surging across winding rice terraces high in the mountains of Northwest region d a striking and unprecedented spectacle in the national running events on May 1 in Lào Cai Province.

Travel

Once cherished revolutionary base now a rural success story

Wednesday, Apr 29, 2026

Beyond its economic progress, Ninh Thạnh Lợi Commune retains an important place in the country’s history, being a safe zone commune during the resistance wars against the French and later the US.

Food

Reliving my childhood memories with delicious crispy burnt rice

Tuesday, Mar 17, 2026

Crispy burnt rice and its versions have become favourite dish for many people because of its delicious taste and crunchy texture.

Life & Style

Phú Thọ works to turn Miền Đồi terraced fields into highlight on Việt Nam’s tourism map

Monday, Nov 24, 2025

Widely regarded as one of the most picturesque landscapes in Phú Thọ and the wider northwestern region, the terraced fields cascade across gently sloping hillsides.

Life & Style

Autumn Fair highlights flavour of young green rice – the soul of Việt Nam's countryside

Tuesday, Nov 04, 2025

More than just a traditional food, cốm embodies the flavour of autumn and the essence of Vietnamese culture.

Life & Style

HCM City to host 1st Rice Noodles Festival

Monday, Aug 25, 2025

The inaugural Sợi Gạo Việt (Vietnamese Rice Noodles) Festival will take place from October 16-19 at September 23 Park in HCM City’s Bến Thành Ward.

Food

Huế and Hà Nội among 50 best food cities by 'TasteAtlas'

Wednesday, Dec 25, 2024

Huế and Hà Nội are two Vietnamese destinations making it to the list of the 50 must-visit food cities in the world in 2024-2025 by TasteAtlas. 

Travel

Thua Thien–Hue unveils tourism week

Friday, Dec 11, 2015

The central province of Thua Thien-Hue will celebrate a "golden week" from December 24 to 30 to promote tourism in Hue, a UNESCO world heritage site.

Sports

Germany-VN friendly football match

Thursday, Sep 17, 2015

The German Consulate General in HCM City will hold for the first time a mini football championship titled "Potato-Rice-Cup" on the occasion of the 40th anniversary of Germany-Viet Nam diplomatic relations.

News

Dance takes hat off to tradition

Monday, Jun 08, 2015

Two Vietnamese artists who trained in contemporary art in the Netherlands have combined forces to a dance and music show that will premiere in HCM City this Saturday.

News

Festival celebrates ancient village

Monday, Mar 02, 2015

Thousands of local people and visitors flocked to a traditional festival in Tuy Loan village in the suburban district of Hoa Vang in Central Viet Nam at the weekend.

News

Traditional festival to welcome in Tet

Friday, Feb 06, 2015

Traditional Tet rituals will be showcased from today to February 15 at the Ministry of Culture spring festival in Ha Noi.