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Dien Bien flash floods: Hundreds of homes damaged, villagers in sock

In a catastrophic turn of events, Muong Pon 1 village in Dien Bien province has been left in ruins after flash floods ravaged the area overnight.

Xa Phang ethnic people preserve and promote unique shoe embroidery

The Xa Phang ethnic minority people in the northern mountainous province of Dien Bien still keep many of their traditional customs and handicrafts such as shoe embroidery.

Helicopters, artillery to join Dien Bien Phu victory anniversary

As many as 12 helicopters and 18 artillery pieces will join in a grand military parade in celebration of the 70th anniversary of the Dien Bien Phu victory on May 7.

Visit Vietnam Year, Ban Flower Festival 2024 kicks off in Dien Bien

The opening ceremony of the Visit Vietnam Year - Dien Bien and Ban (Bauhinia) Flower Festival 2024 took place in the northwestern province of Dien Bien on March 16 evening, drawing a large number of visitors.

New tourism product launched in Dien Bien to celebrate the flower festival

70 artists have gathered to perform the historical legends and folk dances of the Thai ethnic group in a new tourism product launched in the northern province of Dien Bien.

So-called 'secession' in Dien Bien must not be repeated: Police chief

The Dien Bien Provincial Police have successfully dismantled three subversive organizations propagating the establishment of a "Separate State" of the ethnic Mong people.

Dien Bien aims to become an attractive destination of Northern region

The activities of the National Tourism Year - Dien Bien 2024 are an opportunity for Dien Bien to actively call for and promote investment to promote comprehensive innovation and create breakthroughs in socio-economic development.

Japanese Cherry Blossom Festival to be held in Dien Bien Province

Japan is home to the cherry blossom, which is adored by visitors around the world. However, not many people are aware that Dien Bien Province is also home to a stunning cherry blossom oasis that draws visitors to Flower Island.

Dien Bien develops tourism industry in a professional way

Dien Bien tourism potential is being awakened and exploited deeply. In 2023, Dien Bien welcomed up to 1 million tourists.

Dien Bien cherry blossom festival to mark Vietnam-Japan ties

A cherry blossom festival is set to return to Dien Bien Phu city in the northwestern province of Dien Bien in mid-January next year as part of events held in celebration of 50 years of diplomatic ties between the nation and Japan.

Mong people’s blacksmithing in Dien Bien recognized as National Heritage

The Mong people have several handicrafts filled with national culture, with blacksmithing being one of the long-standing traditional crafts closely related to the people’s farming and daily life.

Blacksmithing profession recognized as National Intangible Cultural Heritage

The People's Committee of Tua Chua district, Dien Bien province recently held a ceremony to announce and receive the National Intangible Cultural Heritage certificate to the blacksmithing profession of the H’mong ethnic people.

H’mong village in Dien Bien learns to develop community-based tourism

Taking advantage of the natural advantages that can attract tourists, many H’mong households in Tia Lo village of Noong U commune, Dien Bien Dong district, Dien Bien province have learned methods to develop community-based tourism.

Mong ethnic people in Keo Lom village have upgraded market

On the morning of September 1, the People's Committee of Dien Bien Dong district held the opening ceremony of the Keo Lom market, in Keo Lom 2 village, Keo Lom commune, Dien Bien Dong district, Dien Bien province.

Dien Bien: Ethnic minority women develop family economic models

The family economic development model implemented by members of the Women's Union in many districts of Dien Bien province is considered a success.

Ethnic minorities supported to develop community production

The People's Committee of Tua Chua district in Dien Bien province has approved 13 projects to support ethnic minorities in developing community production.

Video of injured foreigner helped by 'tattooed man' goes viral

A video featuring a Vietnamese man talking in a friendly manner with a foreign man in a hospital has gone viral.

Efforts underway to rescue worker trapped inside Dien Bien hydropower tunnel

Rescue workers are battling to save a construction worker trapped for more than a day inside a water-logged hydropower tunnel in Nam Bo district, the northern mountainous province of Dien Bien.