Every year on 2 February, the world marks World Wetlands Day, a reminder of the vital role wetlands play in sustaining life on Earth. As climate change and human activities continue to put pressure on wetlands, protecting these ecosystems has become an urgent global priority. Around the world, countries are exploring new and creative ways to raise public awareness and strengthen their commitment to wetland conservation.
Every year on 2 February, the world marks World Wetlands Day, a reminder of the vital role wetlands play in sustaining life on Earth. As climate change and human activities continue to put pressure on wetlands, protecting these ecosystems has become an urgent global priority. Around the world, countries are exploring new and creative ways to raise public awareness and strengthen their commitment to wetland conservation.
For more than 30 years, JICA volunteers have quietly changed lives across Việt Nam. In Đà Nẵng, Japanese teacher Hayashi Masao is doing just that, bringing patience, care, and new hope to children with disabilities at an inclusive education centre. Through kindness and dedication, he has become a gentle bridge of compassion between Japan and Việt Nam.
Gia Lai has officially kicked off preparations for National Tourism Year 2026. Under the theme “Mountains Embrace the Sea,” the province promises a series of cultural, natural, and tourism events showcasing its rich diversity.
The three‑stringed lute and wooden clappers of Ca trù flow into the clarinet; the moon‑shaped lute and Chèo drumbeats merge seamlessly with the piano. An encounter never seen before on one stage. This is the result of a project combining Vietnamese traditional music with chamber symphony, initiated by young artists from the group “Schubert in the Mug”.
“Digital tourism ambassadors” are young Vietnamese people transforming each journey into an inspiring story through beautiful images and videos of Vietnamese tourist attractions. Their work is attracting the world’s attention, contributing not only to domestic tourism growth but also redefining how one can enjoy the beauty of Vietnam, be it in person or on the internet.
On 31 January, the inter-level boarding school for primary and lower secondary students in Si Pa Phìn Commune, Điện Biên Province, was inaugurated.