In Quảng Trị province, decades after the war, the search for Vietnamese soldiers who never came home continues. Their families have waited years, often with little more than a name, a memory, or a location passed down by word of mouth.
Vietnam's paper industry is facing growing pressure to transition towards greener and more sustainable production. As manufacturing expands, so do the challenges of securing raw materials, managing water and energy use, and reducing waste.
Japan officially launched its MIDORI Strategy in 2021 to build a sustainable agricultural system, with the aim of achieving net-zero emissions in agriculture while reducing the use of pesticides and chemical fertilisers.
Children and teenagers can gradually be drawn into communities that glorify violence through social media, online games, and private chat groups. Belgium's Coordination Unit for Threat Analysis has now warned about the rise of what it calls "nihilistic extremism", as online radicalisation becomes increasingly difficult to detect.
Vietnam is stepping up efforts to make buildings greener, with a growing focus on measurable environmental performance throughout their lifecycle. Experts and architects are turning to technology to help drive more sustainable construction and building operations.
Nearly a week after opening, the “Thousand Flowers to the seaside city” festival has emerged as one of Quy Nhon’s most popular tourist attractions. Thousands of flowers from the Central Highlands are now in full bloom against a coastal resort setting, offering a new experience beyond the city’s familiar blue seas.
For many international visitors, learning about history is part of discovering Vietnam. Now, virtual reality is offering them a new way to experience one of the country's defining moments.