• Reclaiming the Soul of the Mekongs Floating Markets

    The floating markets are a distinctive cultural hallmark of Vietnam’s Mekong Delta, often described as a lively snapshot of life along the region’s intricate waterways. Butover time, these once-vibrant markets have gradually faded. In an effort to document the transformation of the floating markets and seek out a vanished aspect of their floating culture, a team of reporters from Vietnam Pictorial ventured through the Mekong region.
  • Infrastructure Ho Chi Minh Citys Path to a New Era

    With the planned construction of high-speed railways, modern bridges, and ring roads designed to alleviate persistent traffic congestion, Ho Chi Minh City and the wider Southeast region are preparing for a period of accelerated national development.
  • Cu Chi Tunnels seek world heritage recognition

    The Cu Chi Tunnels are a network of underground defense tunnels built by locals and resistance forces from 1946 to 1968 in Cu Chi district, Ho Chi Minh City. Built with rudimentary tools, the network was designed scientifically, playing a major role in the war of resistance against America. The tunnels are now a popular tourist attraction in Ho Chi Minh City.
  • Leaving No One with Disabilities Behind

    For many years, the Party and the State have issued and implemented various policies and initiatives and joined hands with the whole society to support, care for, and protect people with disabilities under the principle of “leaving no one behind.” The achievements in this effort demonstrate Vietnam’s strong commitment and significant efforts in ensuring human rights, particularly the rights and interests of people with disabilities.
  • Ho Chi Minh City - The Land of Unique Tourism in the South

    For years, Ho Chi Minh City has been known as not only the leading economic and political center of Vietnam, but also the place of many cultural and historical imprints during its more than 300-year history of development. With a mixture of modern and traditional features together with the unique ecological system of the Mekong River Delta, the city on the banks of the Saigon River has now become an attractive destination for domestic and foreign tourists.

Lotus Leaf Conical Hats from Hue

In the vibrant and diverse tapestry of Vietnamese culture, the conical hat, or non la, has long been a symbol, particularly in the former imperial city of Hue - a land steeped in traditional values and artistic essence.
Yuichi Kimura: Touching Little Hearts Across Vietnam

Yuichi Kimura: Touching Little Hearts Across Vietnam

“Akachan no Asobiehon” is a delightful picture book series from Japan that has quietly captured the hearts of Vietnamese families. Written and illustrated by renowned artist Yuichi Kimura, tens of thousands of copies of the 12-volume series are sold in Vietnam alone, earning a cherished place on nursery bookshelves nationwide.

Son Tra Peninsula's Red-shanked Douc Langur

Every year, as March and April arrive, the forests of Son Tra Peninsula in Da Nang awaken with the brilliant yellow blossoms of the lim xet, or Yellow Phoenix, tree. This period of vibrant floral display coincides with the lush regrowth of the forest, where tender new shoots emerge, creating a natural buffet that attracts a variety of leaf-eating animals. Among these, the Red-shanked douc langur (Pygathrix nemaeus) stands out – a truly magnificent creature often hailed as the "queen of primates".

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