Hanoi’s Old Quarter as interpreted by CNN

In the eyes of Chris Anderson, a journalist of CNNGO, a CNN program on Asian tourism, Hanoi’s Old Quarter is hectic, noisy, chaotic and adjective.

Miss Universe may be held in Vietnam again

In a meeting with Khanh Hoa Vice-Chair Le Xuan Than on June 20, Miss Universe Organization President Paula Shugart has asked Khanh Hoa to host the 2011 Miss Universe pageant.

May lotus become national flower?

Does Vietnam need a national flower? And if so, what should that flower be? The lotus might seem like the obvious choice but some people think otherwise.

Central Vietnam suffering severe drought

Prolonged hot weather and drought, plus the shortage of electricity, has pounded the central provinces of Nghe An and Ha Tinh.

VN pays to protect eco-systems from climate change

Vietnamese and international policy makers, investors, academics, and environmentalists have joined the 17th Katoomba Conference to discuss environmental protection systems across Southeast Asia.

Hanoi’s lotus season in full bloom

Every summer tea-scenting workers get to work as the lotuses blossom brilliantly in Hanoi’s West Lake, making the area more romantic for the flocks of young girls who come to take photos.

Vietnam, Myanmar promote tourism cooperation

Myanmar is willing to co-operate with Vietnam to remove barriers for mutual benefit and support tourism enterprises.