MPI: economy to grow 7.7 per cent

Vietnam’s economic growth is expected to hit 7.7-8 per cent in the second half of this year despite June’s record high consumer price index. The economy is projected to expand by 7.5 per cent over the entire year, given that GDP recorded around 7 per cent growth in the first six months, according to the Ministry of Planning and Investment (MPI).

Hue villagers find the strengths of tradition

Huong Ho is a small rural village 10 kilometres from Hue City which has produced rice paper for generations.
the necklaces of co tu men

The necklaces of Co Tu men

Visitors to the villages of Co Tu ethnic minority people in Quang Nam Province on special festivals will have an opportunity to see men wearing the shining necklaces made of silver and agate besides the colorful and unique costumes dressed by young women.
sacred yen tu mountain

Sacred Yen Tu Mountain

Yen Tu Mountain has been associated with the name and career of Buddhist King Tran Nhan Tong, who founded the Truc Lam Zen sect bearing the typical Buddhist culture of the Vietnamese people.
finding inner peace at yen tu

Finding inner peace at Yen Tu

To get away from the noisy and bustling city atmosphere, one is recommended to take a trip to a spiritual relic site on Yen Tu Mountain in the northern province of Quang Ninh. There, they can free themselves from their daily chores to find the peace of mind and relax in a state of meditation.
co tu ethnic architecture in spotlight

Co Tu ethnic architecture in spotlight

An international seminar on preserving the traditional architecture of the Co Tu ethnic group took place on August 20 in the central province of Thua Thien-Hue.
yen tu mountain buddhist sanctuary

Yen Tu Mountain Buddhist sanctuary

Yen Tu Mountain Buddhist sanctuary (infographics)
second cable system to be built in yen tu

Second cable system to be built in Yen Tu

Quang Ninh Province authorities have announced a plan to build a second cable system on Yen Tu Mountain, famous for its beautiful landscape and Buddhist heritage.
tu lan caves to welcome tourists in november

Tu Lan caves to welcome tourists in November

Tu Lan caves system in the central province of Quang Binh will be reopened to tourists on November 10 after being closed for two months for ecological recovery.
exploring the west of yen tu mountain

Exploring the west of Yen Tu Mountain

Bac Giang is not a well-known destination for tourists due to few places of interest. But if you happen to be in this northern province, you should come to explore Mo Stream and Thum Thum Waterfall on the western side of Yen Tu Mountain.
tu lan cavern ready to welcome tourists

Tu Lan Cavern ready to welcome tourists

Local authorities in Quang Binh Province have approved a route for tourists to visit Tu Lan Cavern in Tan Hoa Commune, Minh Hoa District. The route leads visitors through eight caves, namely Chuot, Hung Ton, Tu Lan, Ken, Kim, Song, Uoi and Bi Mat.
misty yen tu is magical experience

Misty Yen Tu is magical experience

Yen Tu Mountain’s beauty is in the harmony between imposing mounts and ancient pagodas and temples lurking under pine forests and bamboo clusters, making tourists relax after trekking sloping roads.
overpass proposed for nga tu vong intersection

Overpass proposed for Nga Tu Vong Intersection

An elevated road 32.8 metres high has been proposed to be built through at the intersection of Nga Tu Vong in Hanoi.
yen tu complex seeking unesco recognition

Yen Tu complex seeking UNESCO recognition

The Complex of Yen Tu Monuments and Landscape is a place of great historic and religious importance in Vietnam. The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism together with the National UNESCO Committee has recently prepared a report nominating the inclusion of the Yen Tu Complex in the list of those planned to have world heritage dossiers to the UNESCO World Heritage Centre.
hidden pathway to beauty of nhat tu son

Hidden pathway to beauty of Nhat Tu Son

In the central province of Phu Yen, tourists rarely ignore Xuan Dai Bay with its unique islet – Nhat Tu Son – which is shaped like the old calligraphy style word for one - mot.