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While Vietnam has world-renowned attractions like Ha Long Bay, its hidden gems are worth visiting to learn more about the authentic side of the country, according to The Travel. Phong Nha Ke Bang National Park The Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage site known for its limestone plateaux, tropical forests, and diverse geology. The park offers stunning natural phenomena, including numerous caves and underground rivers. The gorgeous scenery of Phong Nha Ke Bang National Park. Photo: Vietnam Discovery Travel Con Dao Located off the southern coast of Vietnam, Con Dao is a beautiful archipelago known for its pristine beaches and excellent snorkeling opportunities. The Con Dao National Park covers a significant portion of the island. Photo: Vietnam Tourism Board Lan Ha Bay Lan Ha Bay is located to the south of Halong Bay and offers equally breathtaking karst islands and limestone outcrops. The bay is known for its pristine white-sand beaches, which are n...

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and leaders of ASEAN member states attended a retreat on global and regional issues on September 5, as part of the ongoing 43rd ASEAN Summit in Jakarta, Indonesia. During the event, PM Chinh emphasized the importance of maintaining ASEAN’s central role amid intense competition among major nations. He highlighted the need for internal unity, independence, self-reliance, and respect for the rule of law within ASEAN. ASEAN must maintain a strategic balance with major countries and become a reliable bridge to regulate and balance relationships and interests. The bloc should also uphold its principled stance on issues related to regional security and development. PM Chinh stressed the need for unity in ASEAN’s common stance on the East Sea (South China Sea) and urged partners to respect this stance. He emphasized the importance of self-restraint, peaceful dispute settlement, respect for international law, and the UNCLOS. Regarding the situation in Myan...