As autumn arrives, Lao Chai in Lao Cai province draws visitors with golden rice terraces stretching across the mountainsides, tranquil villages and the distinctive cultural traditions of the Hmong community. Photographs taken by Photographic artist Dao Xuan Hung on October 18, 2026, capture the landscape at harvest time, revealing the close relationship between agriculture, local livelihoods and the natural beauty of Viet Nam’s Northwestern highlands. The area’s terraced fields and rich cultural heritage also offer opportunities to develop community-based tourism while preserving the character of the local landscape.
Golden rice terraces sweep across the mountainsides of Mu Cang Chai, their ripened stalks glowing in the late-afternoon sun. At the Sang Nhu rice terrace viewpoint, commonly known as Horseshoe Hill, in Sang Nhu hamlet, Mu Cang Chai commune, the fading sunlight casts a warm golden glow over the fields. The scene draws visitors eager to admire the landscape and capture the beauty of the harvest season in Viet Nam’s northern highlands. Photographic artist Dao Xuan Hung captured these scenes on October 17, 2026, documenting the terraced fields at one of the most picturesque times of the agricultural year.
The Agriculture and Environment Magazine and Toyota Motor Vietnam jointly organized a mangrove-planting activity along the coast of Nam Cuong Commune, Hung Yen Province.
Cosmetic dental crowns can improve the color, shape, and overall harmony of a smile, but they are not suitable for everyone. According to Dr. Le Thi Yen, a dental crown specialist at Melatec Dental Clinic, a thorough examination and assessment of oral health are crucial steps before choosing any restorative method.
The Agriculture and Environment Magazine, under the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment, and Toyota Motor Viet Nam on October 2 organized a tree-planting program at Kim Dong Primary School – Van Thang Campus in Nong Cong commune, Thanh Hoa province, as part of the 2026 “Toyota joins hands to green schools” program.
The “Back to the roots – Returning to know where we came from” program was officially launched, with a focus on telling stories about people, hometowns, memories, history, culture and values passed down through generations in Viet Nam.
