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Untouched Ta Dung rainforests are the masterpiece of the highlands

 VietNamNet Bridge – With countless tracts of magnificent untouched rainforest showing the region’s age-old natural and cultural legends, Tay Nguyen is still a mysterious land to most tourists.

Loading and unloading of goods threatens Ha Long Bay

VietNamNet Bridge - The loading and unloading of bulk commodities which can cause environmental pollution, such as cement, clinker and woodchips, have resumed on the Ha Long Bay despite the ban in 2012.

Four Vietnam destinations nominated among the world's top 100 attractions

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Vietnam Record Organization (VietKings) has nominated four special destinations among the top 100 most attractive destinations in the world.

Discover a Ha Long bay in Dak Nong

Dak Nong Province in the Central Highlands, with its wild, high mountains with thick forests, majestic waterfalls, perfect atmosphere, and the unique cultures of the ethnic groups there can meet the needs of an adventurer for a journey. 

Vietnam hosts East Asia seminar on environmentally sustainable cities

 Experts and policy managers from East Asian countries are discussing how to build environmentally sustainable cities at a high-level seminar that opened in Hanoi on March 3.

Places of interest on Vietnam banknotes

 VietNamNet Bridge – Historical relic sites and landscapes, including Ha Long Bay, Van Mieu (Literature) Temple, Tri An Hydroelectric Power Plant, and Cau Pagoda are famous places printed on Vietnam banknotes.

15-year-old wooden boat ban in Ha Long Bay sparks outcry from local firms

 Tour boat operators on Vietnam's heritage-listed Ha Long Bay are outraged at a move by local authorities to ban about 25 percent of vessels from working the waters, a move that will cost thousands of jobs.

A weekend retreat in Dong Nai

 VietNamNet Bridge – Buu Long Park, which is about five kilometers from the center of Bien Hoa City in Dong Nai Province, is touted as a must-visit retreat for people who want to escape the noise in cities and shrug off their household chores

Vietnam tourist attractions on foreign newspapers

 VietNamNet Bridge – Many destinations in Vietnam including Hoi An ancient town, Hanoi, Mu Cang Chai and Ha Long Bay have been listed on foreign newspapers and magazines this year.

Ha Long boat catches fire, no injuries

 A tourist cruise burst into fire yesterday on its route running around famous Ha Long Bay. All 25 people on board were safely evacuated.

Art & Entertainment News In Brief

 New Year's countdown party to feature Dutch, Vietnamese DJs, Angelina Jolie, Brad Pitt visit Hanoi, Ha Long Bay, New Year's Eve countdown to be held in Ha Long, Ancient Ha Noi celebrated with Thang Long programme

Ha Long Bay through Vietnamese photographer’s lens

 VietNamNet Bridge – Boredpanda.com, a leading art, design and photography community has posted a photo gallery Vietnamese photographer Le Quang featuring Ha Long Bay and Bai Tu Long Bay.

Ha Long, Cat Ba shift focus to environment

 VietNamNet Bridge – Communities and businesses are getting involved in sustainable tourism to help protect Ha Long Bay and Cat Ba, managers of the sites said at a meeting held yesterday in Hai Phong.

Fashion icon says her work must impress

During her recent visit to Vietnam, fashion show producer and model Jessica Minh Anh talked about her unique shows.

Nine sunset selfie spots in SEA

 VietNamNet Bridge – GOASEAN, the world's first ASEAN travel channel–tune, has named Ha Long Bay in the Northeast of Vietnam among top 9 most selfie-friendly, instagrammable locations with glorious sunset views in all of Southeast Asia.

Vinacomin plans to build another thermal power plant

The Vietnam Coal and Mineral Industries Group (Vinacomin) is going ahead with its plan to build its third third thermopower plant in Cam Pha City, despite warnings about environment pollution and protests from Quang Ninh residents.

Quang Ninh to repossess resettlement housing improperly used

 VietNamNet Bridge – All houses under the resettlement programme in the northern Quang Ninh Province's Ha Long City which are being used for the wrong purpose will be repossessed.

“Kong: Skull Island” to shoot in Vietnam

 VietNamNet Bridge – “Kong: Skull Island” - the latest film about legendary monsters of Hollywood will be shot in Australia, Vietnam and Hawaii.

It's a marvellous night for a moon dance, at least on Con Vanh Islet

 VietNamNet Bridge – I was visiting Con Vanh as a promise to a friend who had assured me that a short break on the islet was just what I needed after a particularly stressful time at work.

Ha Long Bay's relocated start anew as boatmen

 VietNamNet Bridge – When 55-year-old Nguyen Van Vinh and his family had to move to the mainland from his boat over one year ago, the emerald and the salty smell of the sea occupied his mind every night.