One month after opening, Hanoi Book Street has become a popular destination with not only book lovers but also locals and visitors to the capital. The street has turned to a tourist attraction with a modern, youthful and civilised atmosphere.

When you come to Da Lat, the city of flowers, you should not miss a chance to contemplate its scenery at sunrise as first sunlight tears thin frog.

Known to some as the “Lucky Country” or to most as just “Down Under”, Australia is the world’s largest island, yet its smallest continent. Whether you are interested in city life, nature, sports, culture or history, Australia has plenty to offer.

Young female director Luk Van’s latest TV show, Khi Ta 16 (When We’re 16), will broadcast on HCM Television this week after more than a year of shooting.

The HCM City People’s Committee will issue temporary construction permits to allow owners to renovate old houses or build new houses in areas where construction projects have been suspended.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnamese-American singer Thanh Lan will stage a special show in HCM City for fans after 24 years of living away from her native land.

Family Day or Vietnamese Family Day June 28th, is an important cultural event to celebrate the traditional cultural values of the family - the cell of society. Some photos of the daily life of Vietnamese families by the members of the CFA club.

 Ong Soon Seng from Malaysia won the 70km category of the Tam Dao Mountain Trail, which concluded in Tam Dao town in the northern province of Vinh Phuc on June 25.

 Cloud computing is a crucial technological trend and has become an important technology during the fourth industrial revolution, according to Nguyen Thanh Phuc, Director General of the Authority of Information Technology Application.

 Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong hosted a reception for visiting Chairman of the Lao Front for National Construction (LFNC) Central Committee, Saysomphone Phomvihane in Hanoi on June 25.

A model of advanced schools in which students learn soft skills, English and computer skills in a modern facility has been expanded to nine more public schools in HCM City.

 Known as a popular attraction for visitors, especially those from abroad, Ho Chi Minh City has a lot to discover, particularly on weekends.

 A three-month summer tourism festival running from June 17- September 2 got underway in the south central province of Binh Dinh aiming to promote its Quy Nhon city and attract more tourists.

 Ly Son is one of the most beautiful islands in Quang Ngai province. Blessed by nature, the island has several scenic spots. In this week’s Discovery Vietnam, we will take you on a tour of Hang pagoda dubbed as a stone sculpture.

 Electronic wallet (e-wallet) services are becoming more popular in Vietnam, with a number of new e-wallet services officially licensed in the last year and a half.

 President Tran Dai Quang left Hanoi on June 26 morning for a six-day trip to Belarus and Russia.

Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong said that the visit by President of the Cambodian National Assembly Samdech Heng Samrin was a significant event in a series of activities celebrating the 50th anniversary of bilateral diplomatic ties.

 Vietnam’s top tennis player Ly Hoang Nam won the men’s singles title of the Thailand F3 Men’s Futures tennis tournament on June 24.

VietNamNet Bridge - The best local restaurants in HCM City are legendary establishments that have stood the test of time, offering authentic and satisfying meals at incredibly attractive prices. 

The environmental protection tax on plastic bags are expected to increase from VND30,000-50,000 to VND40,000-200,000 per kilo. The new tax rates would help change consumption habits and offer opportunities to biodegradable bag manufacturers.