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Choosing Hanoi, which is only a two-hour flight from Hong Kong, author Ed Peters remarked that tourists can enjoy the experience of being in a foreign country while still maintaining their Asian essence. The author observed that the lives of the Vietnamese capital’s citizens primarily unfold right on the sidewalks, where activities like getting a haircut, cooking, and open-air workshops are common. For him, Hanoi resembles a vibrant and expansive village, adorned with French colonial architecture. Tourists take a jeep tour in Hanoi. Photo: SCMP In the heart of the city is the picturesque sight of Hoan Kiem Lake, surrounded by banyan trees and low-rise buildings, attracting hundreds of local residents at daybreak for exercise, stretching, or Tai Chi practice. Hanoi offers a peaceful urban landscape with a variety of accommodation options, ranging from luxury hotels like the Sofitel Legend Metropole, where nightly room rates average around US$400, to more affordable gues...

The municipal youth union collaborated with the administration of Cai Rang District, where the floating market is located, to initiate a program to encourage the local community to maintain the city’s cleanliness, beauty, and safety. The program encompassed activities such as collecting and sorting garbage in the vicinity of Cai Rang Floating Market, removing paper advertisements in Le Binh Ward, Cai Rang District, and planting trees in Phu Thu Ward, also situated in Cai Rang District. Local residents and traders support young people’s act. Photo : Lan Ngoc / Tuoi Tre Nguyen Quoc Cuong, Chairman of the People’s Committee of Cai Rang District, stated that the program’s objective was to urge residents to collectively safeguard the environment, cultivate habits of refraining from littering, and enhance waste classification and recycling. Cuong added that this initiative also provided an opportunity for the youth in Can Tho to actively engage in social work aimed at maintain...

Nguyen Ngoc Hung, Vice President of the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations (R) receives Katrin Kandel, CEO of Facing the World. (Photo: Dinh Hoa) Katrin Kandel mentioned that during November 16-30, Facing the World brought a team of craniofacial surgery experts from the UK to Vietnam. They will collaborate with Viet Duc Hospital, Hong Ngoc Hospital, and Central Military Hospital 108 to provide free surgeries for children and share their expertise with Vietnamese doctors. Additionally, FTW plans to discuss with partners about supporting cancer patients in Vietnam. VUFO Vice President Nguyen Ngoc Hung acknowledged FTW’s contribution in supporting patients in Vietnam. VUFO agreed to continue cooperating with FTW in handling administrative procedures and implementing future activities. Facing the World was established in the UK to assist children with facial deformities in developing countries. Since 2008, FTW has brought numerous groups of international doctors...

Bordering China to the north and east, where the Red River serves as a natural boundary between Lao Cai and China’s Yunnan Provinces, the mountainous Bat Xat district is a popular destination for tourists seeking to explore the wilderness of Vietnam. Bat Xat is known for its unique beauty, offering visitors a chance to immerse themselves in the magnificent natural scenery, breathe in the fresh atmosphere, and learn about the rich cultural diversity. The district is home to over 14 ethnic groups, with ethnic minorities representing 2% of the population. Y Ty Situated on the Y Ty plateau at elevations of up to 2000 meters, the serene commune of Y Ty serves as the district’s main tourist attraction. The journey to the commune takes travelers through breathtaking natural landscapes adorned with forests, waterfalls, charming terraced fields, and picturesque villages nestled among the mountains. The best time to visit Y Ty is from August to December. Photo: Wikipedia Y Ty en...

The annual cultural event for lovers of creativity and heritage exploration has opened at Gia Lam Train Factory, kicking off a series of attractive cultural activities in the capital. Performance by artists from the Vietnam Tuong Theater at the opening ceremony of the Hanoi Creative Design Festival 2023. Photo: Khanh Huy/The Hanoi Times Organized by the Hanoi People’s Committee and the Vietnam Association of Architects Hanoi, the Hanoi Creative Design Festival 2023 is an annual event that aims to realize the initiatives and commitments made with UNESCO when Hanoi became a member of the Creative Cities Network. The festival will last ten days, from November 17 to 26, at Gia Lam Train Factory and other venues across Hanoi with the theme “Flow.” Speaking at the opening ceremony, Vu Thu Ha, Vice Chairman of the Hanoi People’s Committee, pointed out that Thang Long – Hanoi’s history is closely related to the flow of the Cai, also known as the Red River. “In the future, H...

A quick contest seeking fresh thinking about Hanoi’s post-industrial heritage: old factories to renovate for better use and image.  Supported by UNESCO, the international competition entitled “72hr Idea Competition – Rethinking the modern dream of Recent Past” is open for all contestants until December 5. The event is within the framework of the Hanoi Creative Design Festival 2022 . The banner of the 72hr Idea Competition – Rethinking the modern dream of Recent Past Participants have to select an industrial site and propose plans to renovate or reuse the space, where the architectural, cultural, and social value would be carefully considered in the urban context. The competition is open to everyone. There is no limit on the number or age of participants per team. Teams are strongly encouraged to be multidisciplinary in terms of site themes. Prizes valued between VND3 million (US$120) and VND30 million will be given to the winners who will be available on December...

Nhat says that each trophy is made of plaster and weighs between 0.7 and 1.2 kg. His workshop plans to produce around 5,000 cups this year, roughly 1.5 times higher compared to the previous World Cup four years ago. There are many steps in the process to make the trophies, with the artisan spending around three to five days to complete a gold World Cup trophy. Each World Cup trophy costs between VND100,000 and VND200,000. Embracing his passion for football, Nhat is able to create this special product. Nhat’s workshop operates at full capacity in order to meet customers’ demands. He sells 30 cups per day on average, with the majority of them being sold via social media. The 2022 FIFA World Cup is scheduled to begin on November 20 at the Al Bayt Stadium when hosts Qatar take on Ecuador in Group A. The global event will then last through to December 18. The post A look at the Vietnames...

Duo Pham Thi Huong and Truong Hong Thuy claimed gold for their performance “Du Son” (Red Swing) at the 2022 International Circus Festival in Saratov. According to Tong Toan Thang, deputy director of the Vietnam Circus Federation, the performance by the two female artists was roundly applauded by the event’s Board of Jury for the harmony between music, costumes, and accessories, as well as their skillful performance techniques. The award helped to affirm the talent and strong position of Vietnamese circus art within the international arena, he said, adding that it will also serve as motivation for domestic circus artists as they continue to develop the art. Meanwhile, Khanh Huyen brought home bronze in the “Without Borders” International Circus Festival held in Sankt-Petersburg. Vietnamese artist Khanh Huyen receives bronze prize at the “Without Borders” International Circus Festival Thang noted that this is the first time that the Vietnamese artist ...

The movie is about Paloma, a transgender farm worker who wants a traditional wedding in a church with her boyfriend Zé. The local priest refuses her request. But Paloma fights for her dream. Directed by Marcelo Gomes in 2022, the movie also earned the Best Actress award for Kika Sena. Gomes is an award-winning film director, screenwriter and visual artist. His debut film, Cinema, Aspirins and Vultures was screened at Cannes in 2005. His feature film I Travel Because I Have to, I Come Back Because I Love You which he co-directed with Karim Aïnouz premiered at Venice in 2009. His historical biopic Joaquim was selected in 2017 for the Berlin International Film Festival. The Jury Award for Feature-Length Film went to Woman on the Roof produced by Poland and Sweden. It is directed by Anna Jadowska and inspired by the real-life story of an elderly woman committing a bank robbery. The jury presented an award for Vietnamese short film Pao’s...

The event which is designed to celebrate 55 year of ASEAN Day is expected to offer artists from ASEAN member states a platform to exchange experience and gain greater insights into the quintessence of traditional music within the ASEAN community. It will also contribute to enriching activities within the framework of the closing of the National Tourism Year – Quang Nam 2002 and attracting more domestic and international tourists to Quang Nam, as well as strengthening international integration moving into a new era. The Festival is also set to provide an opportunity for local artists to introduce the unique values ​​of traditional Vietnamese art to international friends. The post Hoi An to host ASEAN Music Festival 2022 appeared first on Vietexplorer.com . View more from VietExplorer: Ky Dai Quang Trung Street – a new hotspot for foodies Visit one of the oldest churches in South Vietnam Hanoi book street given facelift during Tet Stunning beauty of rubber forest in leaf ...

The 28-year-old man stands at 1.83 metres tall, weighs 75 kg, and measures 99-78-98. Linh previously competed at Mister Universe Tourism 2017 in the Philippines where he finished among the top 10. He also was the runner-up of Miss & Mr Fashion Vietnam and made it into the top 10 of The Next Gentleman. He is currently a model and also works as a flight attendant for Vietravel Airlines. Established in 2017, MGI is the grandest international male pageant and aims to develop young men into exemplary leaders through empowerment. The 2019 competition saw Nguyen Van Tuan become the first Vietnamese representative crowned Mister Grand International. The post Vietnamese model to compete at Mister Grand International 2022 appeared first on Vietexplorer.com . View more from VietExplorer: Ethnic minorities in problem areas given helping hand to escape from poverty E-commerce a positive for retail sector Ethnic minorities’ traditional values find place in schools ...

The project has a total investment of more than VND 6,329 billion ($275 million USD), a scale of 14 hectares (34.5 acres) with a design capacity of 5GWh/year, equivalent of approximately 30 million battery cells per year. The groundbreaking ceremony of VinES and Gotion joint venture LFP battery factory The joint venture LFP battery cell factory, funded by VinES and Gotion, is situated in Lot CN4-5 in the construction subdivision planning of Central Industrial Park CN4, CN5, Vung Ang Economic Zone, Ha Tinh, Vietnam. The factory’s products are rechargeable LFP (Lithium Iron Phosphate) battery cells, mainly used for EV batteries and energy storage systems (ESS). With a high level of automation and a cutting-edge, optimized production process, the joint venture LFP battery cell factory will fulfill the needs of VinFast’s electric vehicles (EVs) that require LFP batteries and ESS products developed by VinES. In the later phase, VinES and Gotion will research and expand the proj...