Lawmakers mull over changes to architecture law

Lawmakers mull over changes to architecture law

Lawmakers heard a Government proposal and verification report on the draft Law amending and supplementing several articles of the Law on Architecture during the 16th National Assembly’s first extraordinary session in Ha Noi on August 5.
Party resolution sets roadmap for renewing national development model

Party resolution sets roadmap for renewing national development model

Chairman of the Party Central Committee's Commission for Policies and Strategies Nguyen Thanh Nghi has presented the key contents of Resolution No. 19-NQ/TW on renewing the national development model, highlighting institutional breakthroughs and modernised national governance as the foundation for creating new development capacity and achieving rapid and sustainable growth.
Nam Dam Community-based cultural tourism village
Located at the foot of Quan Ba Heaven Gate, Nam Dam Community-based Cultural Tourism Village is home to the Dao ethnic community and preserves almost intact its rich traditional cultural heritage.
The charm of the "moss-roof village"
Perched at an altitude of more than 1,000 meters, Xa Phin Hamlet in Thanh Thuy Commune is home to 54 households, all of whom belong to the Dao ethnic group. For years, the hamlet has been affectionately known by visitors as the "moss-roof village", thanks to its dozens of traditional stilt houses with palm-leaf roofs blanketed in moss, bearing the unmistakable marks of time.
The first Hmong flute craft village: Preserving cultural identity through sound
The Hmong flute (khen) - a traditional musical instrument deeply intertwined with the cultural life of the Hmong people - has long been regarded as a symbol of identity in the Dong Van Karst Plateau. In Ta Co Van Hamlet, Lung Phin Commune, home to the first Hmong flute-making craft village, artisans continue to dedicate themselves to preserving the craft through meticulous workmanship. Beyond producing the distinctive melodies of the mountains, each flute carries a story of cultural inheritance, local livelihoods, and the ongoing efforts to safeguard a traditional occupation amid the changes of modern life.
Quang Binh in full bloom with crape myrtle flowers

Quang Binh in full bloom with crape myrtle flowers

09:05, 25/07/2026
These days, roads and residential areas across Quang Binh Commune are awash in shades of pink, purple and red as crape myrtle flowers burst into bloom. The modest yet resilient blossoms not only enhance the landscape but are also gradually becoming a distinctive symbol of the locality.