vietexplorer0025

These captivating artworks are the result of the ‘Green Corner – Green Space’ contest, which aimed to enliven and energize the district. Several companies responded to the initiative by planting trees and beautifying their workplaces, shops, and restaurants. Many schools in the district have turned into vibrant spaces adorned with greenery and colorful drawings. Previously, Alley 195 on Nguyen Dinh Chinh Street was plagued by trash accumulation. Thanks to the environmental protection campaign launched by the People’s Committee of Ward 11, the alleyway has been transformed into a beautiful space with flower-covered walls. Pham My Hoa, a resident of the district, shared that due to numerous spontaneous trash dumpsites in her ward, she and her neighbors reached out to volunteers and philanthropists to beautify the streets and discourage littering. Now, no one dares to discard waste in an area surrounded by trees and adorned with charming walls. According to Tran Thi Minh Trang, the...

Vietnam News Today (Nov. 4) notable headlines Vietnam calls for an end to US embargo against Cuba Vietnam, Netherlands exchange MoU on customs cooperation Vietnam’s 10-month trade surplus hits five-year record high of US$24.6 billion HCM City’s tourist arrivals top 30 million in 10 months Hoi An, Da Lat join UNESCO Creative Cities Network Gift festival expected to promote Hanoi tourism Da Nang to become big socio-economic center Sa Huynh civilization relic site seeks UNESCO recognition Workshop talks Vietnam-Argentina comprehensive partnership Ambassador Dang Hoang Giang, head of the Vietnamese Delegation to the UN, calls for an immediate end to the ongoing US embargo against Cuba during a UN General Assembly debate in New Year on Nov. 1-2. Vietnam calls for an end to US embargo against Cuba A Vietnamese diplomat to the UN has called on the United States to put an immediate end to its embargo against Cuba and remove the Caribbean state from the list of s...

Doi pagoda, which is just like the 500-year-old Kh’Leang pagoda, has been designated as a national heritage site for its remarkable architectural artistry. Compared to other Khmer pagodas in Soc Trang province, Kh’Leang remains mostly unchanged with minimal renovations. It is situated within a vast garden surrounded by various types of plants as well as palm and plumeria trees. Additionally, Kh’Leang pagoda is home to the Southern Pali Secondary School. Monk Sang No, the abbot of Kh’Leang pagoda and Head of the Executive Board of Soc Trang province’s Vietnam Buddhist Sangha, states, “The pagoda occupies a total area of approximately 3 hectares. The Pali Secondary School covers around 1 hectare. Initially constructed in 1532 with a thatched roof, the pagoda was subsequently expanded and rebuilt using bricks and tiles, resulting in a more spacious structure. Kh’Leang means ‘rice storage’ in Khmer, reflecting its distinctive Khmer architectural style.” The pagoda comprises a main ...

Running from 3 to 5 November on the banks of Thuyen Quang Lake in the cultural-pedestrian zone of Tran Nhan Tong Street, the Hanoi Tourism Gift Festival 2023 attracts the attention of many travelers at home and abroad. Opportunity to promote images of Hanoi Having heard about the Hanoi Tourism Gift Festival just a few days ago, Phuong Nhi from Hanoi’s Hai Ba Trung District was among the first to come to the festival. After spending hours looking at the myriad of traditional handicrafts, Nhi bought some handmade ceramics from Bat Trang Village and a bamboo flower vase inlaid with mother-of-pearl from Chuon Ngo Village. “I want to find some souvenirs associated with Hanoi for myself, my family and friends living abroad. Besides, the festival site is lively with all the stalls neatly decorated and displaying some typical products of Hanoi,” she said. Meanwhile, Gomez Liz from Spain showed interest in looking at the photos of Hanoi’s trading villages, which are the award-winning artwor...

The event will also mark the 30th anniversary of diplomatic relations between both sides which began in 1992. The concert will be held under the baton of conductor Tetsuji Honna and will feature a performance by the VNSO’s members, Vietnamese pianist Nguyen Viet Trung, and Korean violinist Han Soo-jin. Viet Trung is a young Vietnamese talent who is most notably for having won a prize in the International Chopin Piano Competition held in Warsaw (Poland) in 2020. Han Soo-jin has performed a considerable amount of concerts, mainly in Britain where she won a competition held by the London Symphony Orchestra. Global master pieces such as Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini by Rachmaninov, Concerto No. 1 for violin by Bruch and Symphony No. 2 by Brahms will be played during the concert. Conductor Tetsuji Honna previously performed alongside many orchestras, including the Hungary Philharmonic States, the Prague Radio Symphony Orchestra, the Brno Philharmonic Orchestra, and the Romanio R...

This is his first trip overseas after he was re-elected General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam at its 13th national congress in January 2021. He is also the first foreign leader to visit China after the Chinese Communist Party held its 22nd national congress in Beijing in mid-October 2022. Chinese Party leader Xi hosts a welcoming ceremony for his Vietnamese counterpart Trong and his entourage at the Great hall of the People in Beijing on October 31. After the ceremony, both leaders hold talks to review the Vietnam – China relations and outline orientations for future cooperation. China places high importance on strengthening the comprehensive strategic cooperation partnership with Vietnam, says Xi. Vietnam gives top priority to developing the comprehensive strategic cooperation partnership with Vietnam, says Trong. The two leaders also exchange views on a number of regional and global issues of mutual concern....

The theme of the logo should capture both sides’ message of having enjoyed a 50-year partnership marked by friendship and co-operation across areas. According to the Australian Embassy in Vietnam, the logo should reflect the various achievements of both countries over the past five decades, and look forward to the future. The contest is open to all individuals until November 22. Contestants can submit multiple entries, although each entry requires a separate entry form. The winning logo design will be decided by Australia’s Ambassador to Vietnam and Vietnam’s Ambassador to Australia, with an announcement to be made through the Australian Embassy in Vietnam’s Facebook page and the Australian Ambassador’s Twitter account. The designer of the winning logo will also receive an invitation to one of the 50th anniversary celebrations to be held in 2023 in one of the four cities – Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Canberra, and Sydney. The post Logo design contest held to mark Vietnam-Austr...

Open daily from 4pm until 2am, the district offers visitors exciting gastronomy, entertainment and shopping experiences. The inauguration of the nightlife district, the first ever in the north, is part of a development plan for the night-time economy that the Government has orientated to promote the domestic economy, especially in the post-COVID-19 pandemic period. Huynh Van Son, Board Chairman of the Sea Star Sai Gon Company, the group implementing the model, said that the purpose of Hanoi’s first nightlife district is to be a new magnet for tourists by diversifying tourism products of the capital city. He also said that the nightlife district also creates business opportunities that are suitable for small-scale traders, helping Hanoi become one of the leading localities in developing the night economy. The Ocean Park nightlife district has nearly 200 booths and mobile trucks selling regional specialities, food and beverage, clothing and accessories, handicraft products, ...