Witnessing a series of fierce battles during the two wars, soldier/painter Huynh Phuong Dong recorded the glorious images through his sketches which have now become a valuable historical  treasure.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Located several kilometers from downtown Hue City, Hen is a small islet in the middle of the Huong River, which has been created over time from alluvial soil.

 They dot Vietnam’s eastern and northernmost landscape and serve an important purpose – to let us know where Vietnam’s territory ends and that of neighbouring countries begins.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Lien Thanh fish sauce, Bich Chi powder, Thong Nhat match ... used to be the popular brands of Vietnam in the past and until now they are still favored by many Vietnamese consumers.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Forty years after the war ended, relations between Viet Nam and the United States have grown significantly, especially in trade. In 2014, Viet Nam became the top ASEAN exporter to the US with a record trade surplus

Vacationers, at home and abroad, swarmed around places of attractions across Vietnam during the six-day holiday starting from April 28 to celebrate the 40th anniversary of southern liberation and national liberation (April 30). 

The six countries forming the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) – Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, the UAE and Oman –  depend on imports for 80-90 per cent of their food as a large part of their land areas are desolate.

Dotted by charming small towns from the mountains to the west and the ocean to the east, Vietnam is renewing efforts to tap its natural resources to help drive tourism in the central region. 

The 12 members of the Vietnam National Taekwondo team have set their sights on gold at the upcoming 2015 World Taekwondo Championships set for May 12-18 in Chelyabinsk, Russia.

Cultural researcher Vu Kim Bien from northern Phu Tho province has submitted an over 80-page manuscript to local authorities featuring ancient “xoan” singing. 

More than 100,000 visitors across the country offered incense to commemorate late General Vo Nguyen Giap over the past three days, the highest number ever recorded. 

Continued efforts underway to quickly send relief to Vietnamese people stranded in Nepal following the devastating earthquake that occurred on April 25. 

 The mobile phone market, especially the smart phone market, will continue to witness the discounting of products as manufacturers race to introduce new products and retailers race to gain market share.

Two pilots killed in a training exercise two weeks ago have been honoured as martyrs and will be given posthumous promotions in recognition of their service to Vietnam, the National Defense Ministry said.

Writing about Ha Noi gives me immense pleasure.

As severe drought continues to affect the central region, the Viet Nam Red Cross will provide urgent aid for 900 poor and near-poor households.

Forty-eight people were rescued in Ha Long Bay on May 1 after the tourist boat they were traveling in collided with a vessel carrying rocks.

As many as 163 traffic accidents occurred nationwide during the national holiday from April 28 to May 1, killing 91 people and injuring 109 others.

 Making and drinking Lotus and Jasmine tea is a treasured custom of Vietnamese people. Every cup of natural flower-scented tea captures a fraction of Vietnam’s rich and vibrant culture.

As a founder of the Bandung Conference of 1955, Vietnam made important contributions to the Asian-African Summit, the 60th anniversary of the Bandung Conference and the 10th anniversary of establishing a “New Asian-Africa Strategic Partnership”.