Enter the dragon

THIS SOUTHEAST ASIAN COUNTRY IS FINALLY GETTING THE ATTENTION IT DESERVES, 50 YEARS AFTER THE END OF THE WAR. FROM FEASTING IN IMPERIAL CITIES TO HIKING MISTY MOUNTAIN VALLEYS WITH INDIGENOUS TRIBES AND SLOWING DOWN ON SUBTROPICAL BEACHES, VIETNAM’S BREADTH OF ATTRACTIONS IS HARD TO BEAT. VISITOR NUMBERS ARE GROWING, AND THERE’S STILL MUCH TO DISCOVER

OUR PRESTIGIOUS ANNUAL AWARDS SHOWCASE THE BEST IMAGES FROM THOUSANDS OF ENTRANTS IN SIX CATEGORIES

A new exhibition explores the imagery of ancient Indian religions and their role in today’s society

The piece I’d never part with

We talk to the people who know the cultures and traditions of the Caribbean best: its locals. From steelpan jams to stilt-walking classes, get the inside track on the festivals, flavours and rhythms that make the region tick

The history of China takes many forms. The Communist party produces official histories, of course, which support the narrative of preordained Marxist triumphs—resulting in more than a fair share of el