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Abandoned Ha Long ferry terminal set for $570,000 restoration

Once a busy gateway carrying millions of passengers and vehicles a year, Ha Long’s long-abandoned Bai Chay ferry terminal is set to be restored as a historical and tourism attraction.

Quang Ninh police bust 38.4 million USD transnational cybercrime ring

Quang Ninh police and the Ministry of Public Security have dismantled a major criminal ring involved in online fraud, illegal trading of personal data and money laundering.

Quang Ninh connects heritage sites to boost autumn-winter tourism

As the 2026 autumn-winter tourism season gets under way, Quang Ninh is rolling out a series of distinctive cultural, sports and tourism activities aimed at connecting heritage values, extending visitors’ stays and increasing their spending.

Two-colored rocks reveal a Buddhist story in Vietnam’s Yen Tu mountains

Rough brown on one side and smooth white on the other, the unusual rocks of a Yen Tu mountain stream are associated with a centuries-old story about one of Vietnam’s most revered Buddhist figures.

Police clear rush-hour traffic to save British tourist in Quang Ninh

A British tourist fainted during rush hour in Quang Ninh, prompting traffic police to use a patrol motorcycle to rush her to hospital through heavy traffic.

Quang Ninh draws $610 million in investment as new era begins

Quang Ninh authorities on August 26 handed investment decisions to 16 projects worth more than VND16 trillion (about US$610 million), as the province prepares to become a centrally governed city from September 1.

Vietnam adds Quang Ninh and Bac Ninh to its centrally governed cities

Quang Ninh and Bac Ninh have been approved for city status, expanding Vietnam’s network of centrally governed municipalities.

The story behind Quang Ninh’s unusual banyan tree ‘roundabout’

More than a century of storms and urban transformation have passed around this banyan tree, which now stands as an unlikely “roundabout” in Quang Ninh.

Miss World 2026 opens in Quang Ninh, showcasing heritage and global connections

The opening ceremony of the 73rd Miss World pageant officially took place at Halong Marina Square in Bai Chay ward, Quang Ninh province, on August 12.

British investors propose $18-bln projects in Quang Ninh

British investors have proposed an 18-billion-USD deep-sea port and eco-industrial urban complex in the northern province of Quang Ninh as local authorities reaffirmed their commitment to facilitating strategic, high-value investment projects.

Quang Ninh focuses on new industrial sectors, aims for 13% growth rate

From a province with traditional strengths in coal mining and the maritime economy, Quang Ninh has become a hub for services, tourism, processing industries, high-tech manufacturing, and logistics in the Northern region.

Ancient rice planting festival thrives on Vietnam's Ha Nam Island

Residents of Ha Nam Island in Quang Ninh Province continue to celebrate their traditional rice planting festival each year, honoring the ancestors who reclaimed the island while praying for a prosperous harvest.

The unique festival where pigs become ‘elephants’ in northern Vietnam

Every summer, a coastal village in northern Vietnam celebrates an extraordinary tradition in which 12 carefully raised pigs are honored as symbolic "elephants" in a centuries-old communal festival.

Quang Ninh targets Russian travellers as arrivals surge

Quang Ninh is pitching itself as a prime destination for Russian tourists while seeking broader cooperation in tourism, services and logistics, heard a tourism promotion event recently held in Moscow, Russia.

Dao people become 'living border markers' in Quang Ninh

Along Vietnam's northeastern frontier, members of the Dao ethnic community have become an integral part of efforts to protect national sovereignty, preserve social stability and support sustainable development.

Dao community in Quang Ninh carves its own path out of poverty

Better roads have done more than improve transport in Quang Ninh's remote Dao villages - they have helped spark a shift from dependence on state support to self-reliance, entrepreneurship and community-led development.

Embroidery and new roads unite Dao communities in Quang Ninh

Embroidery frames, village meetings and newly built roads tell the story of how the Dao people are safeguarding tradition while shaping the future.

Keeping Dao culture alive beyond museums in Quang Ninh

Traditional embroidery, folk songs and community tourism are helping the Dao people transform cultural heritage into a living part of modern life.

Quang Ninh unveils strategic plans, sets sights on becoming national urban hub

Quang Ninh on June 30 announced a series of strategic plans, notably its master urban planning to 2050 with a vision to 2075, while officially receiving recognition as a tier-1 urban area.

Quang Ninh approves nearly $1.7 billion in new investment projects

Quang Ninh has approved 18 investment projects worth nearly US$1.7 billion, covering industrial parks, logistics, energy, tourism and high-tech agriculture.