4 decades after war ended, Agent Orange still ravaging Vietnamese

During the Vietnam War, the U.S. Air Force sprayed more than 20 million gallons of Agent Orange and other herbicides over parts of southern Vietnam and along the borders of neighboring Laos and Cambodia. The herbicides were contaminated with dioxin, a deadly compound that remains toxic for decades and causes birth defects, cancer and other illnesses. To this day, dioxin continues to poison the land and the people. The U.S. has never accepted responsibility for these victims, and it’s unclear when this chain of misery will end.

Odd skills of Thien Mon Dao kungfu sect in Vietnam

Using the eye to bend an iron bar, using throat to lift a girl or using the head to bend an iron bar are the unique performances by members of the Thien Mon Dao kungfu sect in Ung Hoa district, Hanoi.

Vietnam to allow foreigners to own homes for 100 years

Vietnam will allow foreigners to extend their home ownership by another 50 years, after the first 50-year period ends, according to a draft decree.

Vietnam to allow foreigners to own homes for 100 years

The beauty contest of Vietnam’s bantam chickens

Thirty-eight Tan Chau bantams competed in a beauty contest in Hanoi on Sunday, April 12.

These “contestants” came from many provinces and cities throughout Vietnam. The event was held by the Hanoi Pet Chicken Club. In the picture are 15 finalists.

Vietnam youth hunt 'blood moon' eclipse

visavietnam.net.vn-Hundreds of young people on the evening of April 4 carried telescopes to gather in front of the My Dinh National Stadium in Hanoi to watch the full lunar eclipse. In the central city of Da Nang, young people gathered at the East Sea Park but they could not observe the phenomenon because of cloud cover.

New feature of Vietnamese ceramics

Through the skilful hands of young artisan Ha Hung Dung, from the traditional ceramic village of Bat Trang outside of Hanoi, new kinds of ceramic products have been created. They are compared as a fresh breeze to the traditional craft of Vietnam. You can enjoy Dung’s “Lotus” collection at his exhibition in HCM City.

Vietnam beauty through the lens of a Saigon lady

In 15 years traveling around the country, Ms. Ngo Thi Binh has taken thousands of pictures of beautiful landscapes and moments in Vietnam.

Ms. Binh and her husband pose on O Quy Ho Pass, one of the most dangerous passes in the northern mountainous region, at an altitude of 2,000m above sea level.

The Dog selling flowers in Dalat

The image was taken in 8/3 days, dogs West (like Alaska) is assisting her master selling flowers in Dalat. Many pedestrians find cute dog has lingered buy flowers and please take souvenir photos with this cute dog.

Spring festivals with sporting spirit in Vietnam

visavietnam.net.vn = In Vietnam, festivals are usually held in the spring. They each have their own characteristics and values, but are always directed towards a sacred entity enshrined as national heroes who fight foreign invaders, are founders of traditional trades, and who kill wild beasts to protect the people. Here are some festivals held in the north with a sporting spirit.

1. Thuy Linh Ball Scrambling Festival