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Vietnam’s Remarkable Economic Growth in 10 years

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An article from the market news website recently sourced data from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), which analyzed the real GDP growth rates of countries over the past 10 years. The average real GDP growth rate was used to rank the countries. Yahoo Finance stated, “With an average real GDP growth of 6.1% over the past decade, Vietnam is among the countries with high economic growth. The agricultural sector plays a significant role in supporting the economy by contributing to the GDP as well as employment.” With an average real GDP growth rate of 6.1% over the past 10 years, Vietnam ranks among countries with high economic growth. Photo: VNA Vietnam achieved a record-high agro-forestry-fishery export value of US $53.22 billion in 2022, representing a 9.3% increase compared to the previous year. This resulted in a trade surplus of US $8.5 billion in the agricultural sector, accounting for over 75% of the total trade surplus, according to VietnamPlus . The article ...

Renowned golfers participate in Nha Trang’s prestigious golf tournament

The Vietnam International Professional Golf Tour, the first of its kind in Vietnam, is set to conclude on Saturday. The tournament has attracted renowned golfers from around the world, including Michael Campbell, Euan McIntosh, James Kingston, and Emanuele Canonica. Michael Campbell, winner of the 2005 U.S. Open and an eight-time winner on the European Tour, is serving as an ambassador for the event in the coastal city of Nha Trang. “The golf courses in Nha Trang City are well-prepared for the tournament,” Campbell stated. “I am extremely impressed with playing golf on an island.” The Vinpearl DIC Legends Vietnam 2023, part of the Legends Tour, the world’s leading golf tournament, is being hosted in Southeast Asia for the first time. Vietnam is the first country in the region to organize the tournament, which is expected to boost golf tourism and attract international visitors, particularly golfers. “Vietnam has won numerous medals in golf at the Southeast Asian Games, and golf is ...

Vietnamese reality show gets nominated at Asian Television Awards 2023

This is the second time that the show has been nominated for the title. “Two days, one night” is a Vietnamese reality show that aims to promote Vietnamese culture and destinations through trips taken by a fixed cast competing with each other. In addition, Vietnamese artist Nguyen Quoc Truong Thinh, who impressed viewers by taking on a main role in Vietnamese web-drama “Bui Ä‘oi cho que”, was also nominated in the best leading male performance-digital category. The Asian Television Awards was launched back in 1996 with the goal of recognizing and rewarding programming and production excellence in the Asian television industry. The ceremony is held every December and includes 56 categories across news, documentaries and current affairs, kids and animation, entertainment, drama, technical, and digital, as well as performances such as acting and directing. The Asian Television Awards 2023 ceremony is scheduled to take place in Ho Chi Minh City on January 12 and Jan...

A Melody Celebrating the Strong Bond between Vietnam and Japan Echoed in Tokyo

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Hundreds of Japanese students participated in an international exchange day on October 14 at Tomigaya Elementary School in Tokyo, Japan. At the event, five young Vietnamese people won awards in the singing contest for the Vietnam – Japan friendship song “Tomodachi – Tinh ban” (Tomodachi – Friendship) on the 50th anniversary of establishing diplomatic relations between Vietnam and Japan. Japanese students could learn about Vietnam by presenting their understanding of Vietnamese dishes, culture, tourism potential or the differences between Japanese and Vietnamese education. Meanwhile, Vietnamese young people have the opportunity to understand the learning activities of Japanese students better. Together they express their dreams of a world of peace, solidarity, and mutual affection. The best five performers of the contest on singing “Tomodachi – Tinh ban”, are invited to come to Japan to join an exchange and sing in chorus with local youngsters. Photo: VOV The s...

CNTraveller: Da Nang Ranks as Top Travel Destination for 2024

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Da Nang was ranked second on the list, right behind Bangkok in Thailand. According to the magazine, Da Nang is one of Asia’s major success stories after the Covid-19 pandemic, with its proximity to many UNESCO-recognized sites such as Hoi An and Hue. In fact, Da Nang has surpassed its pre-pandemic international arrivals, thanks to new flight routes that have made it more accessible than ever before. Beautiful Dragon Bridge in the rain. Photo: Huynh Nam Dong This year, Vietnam Airlines resumed its popular Da Nang – Tokyo route, while China Airlines of Taiwan (China) started direct flights from Taipei to Da Nang. Additionally, many Southeast Asian budget airlines have also launched flights to this coastal city, with more to come. “Every June, more than 150 daily flights bring tourists who are eager to witness the Da Nang International Fireworks Festival,” added the magazine. CnTraveller revealed that the Son Tra Peninsula, just 20 minutes from the city center, is anothe...

Young Vietnamese obsessed with collecting natural specimens

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The job of keeping specimens helps individuals earn thousands of U.S. dollars per month. In a small garden on the terrace of Khai Hoan’s house in District 6, Ho Chi Minh City, insects have been gathering since early this year. Different species of butterflies and beetles come to reproduce on the trees and eventually die. Previously, Hoan used to get rid of them. However, he discovered that the dead insects maintained their shapes and colors for a long time. This prompted him to start keeping them in glass jars. Since the practice wasn’t popular at the time, Hoan had to learn how to make the specimens himself. He found that most creatures can be turned into specimens, but they require sterilization, reinforcement, and drying. The crucial requirement is to maintain their original shape and color. All phases of the process are performed manually and with great attention to detail. Hoan stated, “If the specimens get too dry, they’re easy to break. On the other hand, if they aren’t...

Dien Bien Culture and Tourism Week commences in Hanoi

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Folk songs, dances, and games from Thailand kicked off the Dien Bien Culture and Tourism Week in Hanoi on the evening of December 15th. The event will take place in the pedestrian area of Hoan Kiem Lake until December 17th, showcasing the best of culture and tourism from the northern province of Dien Bien. The event, organized by the Dien Bien Province People’s Committee, aims to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the Dien Bien Phu Victory (1954-2024), the National Tourism Year – Dien Bien 2024, and to strengthen the bond between Dien Bien and Hanoi.   Tourists joining ethnic minorities from Dien Bien province in a folk dance. Photo: VNA Speaking at the opening ceremony, Vice Chairman of Dien Bien Provincial People’s Committee, Vu A Bang, highlighted that the Dien Bien Culture and Tourism Week in Hanoi initiates a series of cultural and sports activities to be held in Dien Bien in 2024 as part of the National Tourism Year. Bang views this as an opp...