The global appetite for herbal medicine and natural health products is growing rapidly.How is Vietnam’s medicinal plant sector developing, and what opportunities lie ahead? Find out in this episode of Vibes of Vietnam.
In this episode, we return to the Bay Sao Islands, one of the most remote island clusters in Quang Ninh City, where only a few people live in the middle of the open sea. Let’s travel between small islands and dive metres underwater to discover a vibrant world beneath the sea.
Ho Chi Minh City has a population of more than 14 million and an area exceeding 6,700 square kilometres. However, the city still lacks a spatial structure that matches its new scale. To address this, the 2025-2050 master plan with a 100-year vision proposes breakthrough solutions to reshape urban space and create long-term growth drivers.
A new boarding school in a border area opened in September 2026, bringing modern facilities, spaces that reflect ethnic cultures, and a new boarding experience for local students. From families and schools to policies and resources supporting border communities, new opportunities are opening up to help children learn, grow and build a brighter future
In recent years, classical arts, often seen as appealing to a niche audience, have been attracting growing public interest. In response to this trend, on 26 and 27 September, the Vietnam National Opera and Ballet brought "Tosca" to the Vietnamese stage for the first time in a full-scale production at the Ho Guom Opera House in Hanoi.
Russian tourists are returning to Vietnam in rapidly growing numbers, and Danang is looking to turn that recovery into a long-term market.
Amid the majestic mountains of North-Western Vietnam, the Mang people continue to preserve a distinctive cultural heritage shaped by generations of tradition. From small stilt houses and sacred house-warming rituals to chin tattooing and the soulful melodies of Xom singing, each tradition carries stories of identity, community, and a deep connection to their ancestral roots.