The three main regions of Vietnam are characterised by different climate and soil conditions that result in different traditions and customs.

More than 20 ancient wooden houses aged between 150-200 years still remain intact architecturally on Ly Son Island. These are miniature museums, serving as “live witnesses” of Vietnam’s sovereignty over Hoang Sa and Truong Sa archipelagos.

Spring is considered the season of festivals for ethnic minority people, and each ethnic group has their own festivals reflecting their customs, beliefs and farming practice. 

The Cai Rang Floating Market, a national intangible cultural heritage site, is on the 185-kilometre Hau River, a tributary of the Mekong River.

The death toll from traffic accidents amounted to 118 during the first three days of the Lunar New Year (January 28-30). 

VietNamNet Bridge - A lot of Vietnamese have become rich not because of legitimate production and business, but from corruption, tax evasion and illegal activities, experts say.

Having collected hundreds of trillions from divestments of large corporations, the State Capital Investment Corporation (SCIC)  in using money for re-investments. But the direction it will take in 2017 will be different.    

VietNamNet Bridge - With a small transport market share, the railway sector does not have money to upgrade infrastructure, locomotives and wagons. With poor infrastructure and facilities, it cannot attract many passengers.

Roosters are known for their high level of integrity and efficiency in their works. They like to be independent and don’t like to rely on others. Here are ten top business executives born under the Rooster Sign.

 The floating market of Cai Rang has been chosen as one of the 10 most impressive markets in the world by UK magazine Rough Guide.

 In 2017, the Vietnamese government continues to promote start-ups and building a righteous, enabling government towards the motto “Strengthening disciplines, upholding responsibility, promoting innovation, and ensuring rapid, sustainable growth”.

 Exploring beautiful natural landscapes in the northeastern province of Bac Giang is a hobby of many people. During such trips, many visitors volunteer to join charitable activities, thus spreading good lifestyles among the community.

 The Dong Ky firecracker procession festival kicked off in Tu Son town, Bac Ninh province, on January 31, drawing the participation of thousands of villagers and visitors.

 If rice is Vietnam’s staple crop, xoi (sticky rice) is the nation’s choice dish, as much as the famous pho (rice noodle soup), if not more so.

 Nearly 250 nautical miles away from the mainland, Vietnam’s Truong Sa (Spratly) archipelago consists of more than 100 islands, shoals, coral dunes, and underwater islets.

 Visiting pagodas on the first days of the Lunar New Year is a deep-rooted tradition of Vietnamese people. Amidst the Tet atmosphere, let’s join a tour to pagodas in the capital city.

A large number of tourists flocked to Da Nang and Da Lat cities during the Tet (traditional Lunar New Year) holidays, according to local tourism agencies.

The government has approved the list of members of the Council of V-KIST, a research institute set up in accordance with the South Korean Institute of Science and Technology (KIST).

VietNamNet Bridge - Many Vietnamese register to study in Japan under the mode of self-sufficient study just to seek jobs in the country.

 Australia to continue supporting Vietnamese agriculture, Vietjet’s passenger wins a one-kilogram golden aircraft, Consumers cheer market food safety project, US funds school in Ha Giang