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Land of unique cultures

The Central Highlands has been known as a land of unique and long-standing cultures. 

Hoi An debuts public battery-powered cars

The ancient city of Hoi An has launched six bus routes using battery-powered cars as part of the tourism hub's efforts to go green.

Over 100 electric cars to put into operation in Hoi An

A fleet of 120 electric cars from the Hoi An Shuttle Bus (HSB) brand are officially set to come into operation in the ancient town of Hoi An.

Essential oil project launched in Hoi An

Hoi An has opened its first complex producing non-chemical essential oils, coffee and herb tea from local materials after three years construction at Thanh Ha Industrial Park in the city.

Da Nang to pilot 40 public bicycle stations

The Department of Transport in Danang is collecting opinions from the locals and tourists about the demand, routes, and payment preferences for smart public bicycle rental.

 

"My country" in photos

Vietnam's landscape and people are beautiful in a photo set named "My country" by Nguyen Vinh Hien from Vinh Long province.

Promoting a green message with recycled treasures

Driftwood, broken fishing nets or flip-flops may be rubbish to many people, but through the skilful hands of Ho Cong Thang, who resides in An Bang Village in Hoi An, this detritus is transformed into unique objects.

Endangered baby turtles released to the sea

Baby turtles (Cheloniidae) hatched from eggs that had been moved to a beach in the Cham Islands' Marine Protected Area (MPA) were released into the ocean last weekend by the MPA's management board.

Hoi An Lantern Full Moon Festival receives tribute on Google homepage

A stunning illustration of the ancient city of Hoi An appeared on Google.com.vn on July 16 to mark the city’s Lantern Full Moon Festival.

Events in Hanoi & HCM City on July 15-21

 VietNamNet introduces a selection of noteworthy artistic and cultural events to take place in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City from July 15 to 21.

Colourful firework displays wow spectators in Da Nang

Two firework teams from China and England impressed spectators with their stunning performances on the evening of June 22 on the banks of Han river within the Da Nang International Fireworks Festival (DIFF) 2019.

‘The Faces of Vietnam’ through lens of French photographer

French photographer Rehahn Croquevielle, who had been widely known for his famous photo of an elderly woman in the central city of Hoi An, recently returned from a new expedition to seek out the final few ethnic groups of Vietnam.

CNN lists reasons to visit Hoi An

Hoi An served as a busy Asian trading port between the 16th and 19th centuries. This cultural milieu remains visible in everything from the mustard-colored shophouses to dining traditions.

Events in Hanoi & HCM City on June 10-16

A selection of noteworthy artistic and cultural events to take place in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City on June 10-16.

Vietnamese artists to join Famlab in Hoi An and Da Nang

Forty-three master musicians and artists will take part in the Famlab (Film, Archive and Music Lab) Residency and Outdoor Concert in the ancient town of Hoi An and Da Nang City as part of the project Heritage of Future Past on June 6-25.

Bicycle sharing programme launched in Hoi An

Hoi An city in the central province of Quang Nam on June 3 launched a pilot bicycle sharing programme in cooperation with the German Development Cooperation Agency (GIZ) and Health Bridge Canada.

 

Int'l Children Festival 2019 excites crowds in Hoi An

Traditional dances and folk games were put on display by children from eight participating countries, leaving a positive impression on viewers during the International Children Festival VTV 2019 in Hoi An.

Impressive International Children’s Festival in Hoi An

Impressive art performances by eight art troupes from different countries stirred up the festive atmosphere in the ancient city of Hoi An, as the 2019 International Children’s Festival kicked off on May 31.

 

Public bicycles: good solution in Hoi An, but not in big cities like HCM City

Public bicycles are believed to be a good solution to the urban transport question as it is ‘green’ and suited to sustainable development.

Children gather in Hoi An for international festival

Eight art troupes from different countries will participate in the International Children’s Festival in the ancient town of Hoi An, the central province of Quang Nam.