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Sơn Đoòng Cave featured on 17 countries’ Google homepage

  The Sơn Đoòng Cave doodle on Google recreates the scene of a giant sinkhole, with sunlight illuminating the beautiful natural shade of the cave. Photo courtesy of Google HÀ NỘI — On April 14, 2009, Sơn Đoòng Cave was officially recognised as the world’s largest natural cave by the British Cave Research Association (BCRA) expedition …

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Private theatre group preserves cải lương

  Young and veteran artists from the private Vũ Luân Troupe are helping to preserve and develop cải lương, a traditional genre of Vietnamese theatre which began 100 years ago. — Photo courtesy of the theatre Thu Anh  HCM CITY — A series of cải lương (reformed opera) shows have staged in HCM City to mark the 23th birthday of Vũ Luân Troupe, one of …

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Japanese YouTuber who found home in Việt Nam

Akari Nakatani (right) has travelled to many places across Việt Nam to make videos about the culture and lifestyle of different regions. — Photo courtesy of Akari Nakatani Bảo Ngọc Akari Nakatani is flying the Vietnamese flag in her home country, helping to spread the word about Việt Nam to a Japanese …

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HCM City reaches for the sky to boost tourism

  The “HCM City From Above” tour is a unique product being launched to boost tourism in the city and surrounding areas. — VNA/VnExpress News Photo HCM CITY — A joy ride that offers aerial views of the sprawling metropolis and its diverse landscapes is the latest tourism product launched under the …

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