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Traditional Ao Dai and Hanbok Costumes Hit HCMC Catwalk Stage
The Republic of Korea (RoK) Embassy in Vietnam, the Korean Cultural Center in Vietnam, the Korea Institute of Design Promotion, the Korea Tourism Organization, the Korea Creative Content Agency, the King Sejong Institute Foundation, and the Korea Agro-Fisheries & Food Trade Corporation will jointly organize the Vietnam-RoK Friendship Cultural Festival 2024 on Le Loi Street, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City on October 26 and 27.
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Cai Mon Durian among Vietnam's Top-rated Fruits: TasteAtlas
Cai Mon, a popular durian type from Ben Tre Province in the Mekong Delta, has been voted as one of Vietnam's best-rated fruits by readers of international travel magazine TasteAtlas.
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Vietnam's Fish Sauce Festival Attracts International Food Lovers
Vietnam's first Fish Sauce Festival from October 23 to 27 has captivated international visitors on Nguyen Hue Street in Ho Chi Minh City, offering a taste of traditional flavors.
Hanoi Filled with Halloween Spirit
A variety of Halloween decorations and scary costumes, such as devil masks, outfits, and scythes of death among others have been widely available on Hang Ma Street in the weeks leading up to the festival.
Signature Autumn Delicacies in Hanoi
Hanoi is at its most beautiful during these autumn days, with pleasant weather, gentle sunshine, and perfect conditions for strolls, sightseeing, and outdoor photography. Besides the fragrant milk flowers and picturesque scenery, Hanoi offers unique delicacies visitors must experience during the fall season.
Three Vietnamese Dishes among 100 Best Rated Dishes with Coconut
Pomelo sweet soup (che buoi), Vietnamese honeycomb cake (banh bo), and fried coconut rice with shrimp (com dua tep rang) are three Vietnamese dishes listed in the top 100 best coconut milk dishes in the world, announced by the culinary website Taste Atlas.
Embassy Celebrates National Day of Spain in Hanoi
The Embassy of Spain in Vietnam held a ceremony celebrating the National Day of Spain in Hanoi on October 15.
Celebrating Girls’ Vision for the Future in Vinh Long
Nearly 300 participants including education leaders, teachers, students from Vinh Long province, and representatives of United Nations agencies attended the event “Girls' Vision for the Future” on October 12. The event highlighted the crucial role girls play in shaping an equitable and inclusive future.
Spanish Ambassador Talks with Students at Ho Chi Minh City University of Economics and Finance
In her speech, she urged students to study foreign languages, particularly Spanish, to expand their horizons and swiftly adjust to a globalized world.
Four Vietnamese Dishes Named among World’s Best Rated Dishes with Ginger
Stick rice balls in ginger syrup and black chicken hotpot are among the four local dishes to feature on the list of the 100 best-rated dishes with ginger from across the world.
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[Photos] Cultural Festival Honors Hanoi's Legacy of Peace
The “Cultural Festival for Peace” took place in Hanoi on October 6 to celebrate the 70th anniversary of Hanoi’s Liberation Day (October 10, 1954 - October 10, 2024) and the 25th anniversary of Hanoi’s recognition as a “City for Peace” by UNESCO. The event recreated the heroic historical moments of the capital 70 years ago.
Vietnam's Cinematic Landscapes Highlighted in Art Exhibition in US
The Vietnamese Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism will showcase 93 artistic photographs highlighting the beauty of Vietnam during the Vietnam Tourism - Cinema Promotion Program in the US.
Vietnam Mobilizes Resources to Support People in Typhoon-stricken, Flooded Areas
Affected provinces continue to focus on implementing measures to cope with the floods and support people in recovering from the disaster.
Vietnamese Unity During Typhoon Yagi Impresses the World
From September 7 to 9, Typhoon Yagi hit northern Vietnam, causing severe damage. During this tough time, videos of people helping each other spread widely on social media. These clips showed acts like cars shielding motorbikes from wind, people pushing vehicles through floods, and opening homes to the homeless.
Lao Leader Meets Former Viet Volunteer Soldiers, Experts and Young Generations of Both Sides
During his State visit to Vietnam, on Sep. 11 in Hanoi, Thongloun Sisoulith, General Secretary of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party and President of the Lao People's Democratic Republic, met with Vietnamese former volunteer soldiers, experts, and the youth of both Vietnam and Laos. The meeting was also attended by To Lam, General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam's Central Committee and President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam.
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[Photo] Vietnam unites to respond to storm Yagi
In response to the complex situation of storm Yagi, various ministries, departments, agencies, and operational forces from central to local levels have swiftly and proactively provided guidance and coordination with residents in coastal provinces and cities. This is to implement measures aimed at minimizing the damages caused by the storm and associated rainfall.
Hanoi Adorns with Flags and Flowers to Celebrate National Day
In celebration of the 79th anniversary of National Day on September 2, the streets of Hanoi are adorned with vibrant flags, flowers, banners, posters, and slogans featuring historical images.
"Grow with me" by GNI - Support Disadvantaged Youth in Personal Development
With the hope to provide learning and vocational training opportunities for students aged 16 - 18, GNI implemented the project "Grow with me" to help them become financially independent, pursue their careers and promote entrepreneurship spirit.
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[Infographics] Hoi An among World's Top 5 Favorite Cities: Travel + Leisure
The renowned travel magazine Travel + Leisure has recently released its list of the 25 best destinations worldwide, with Hoi An, Vietnam, ranking fourth.
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[Infographics] Con Dao Among Top 4 Most Underrated Travel Destinations
Experienced editors and travel bloggers from the UK's Time Out magazine have compiled a list of 24 pristine and stunning yet underrated destinations worldwide, with Con Dao of Vietnam ranking fourth.
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[Infographics] Milestones in Vietnam-India Comprehensive Strategic Partnership
For more than 50 years, the Vietnam-India relations has continuously strengthened. Their diplomatic relations are now at the level of a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, with significant progress in politics, economics, culture, energy, and people-to-people exchanges.
Building Child-friendly Service in Ho Chi Minh City
Supporting the development of the child-friendly service model is an activity under the project “Strengthening CSO's responses to COVID-19 pandemic and support of vulnerable youth and children in Hanoi, and Ho Chi Minh City” (CYC), organised by the Ho Chi Minh City Child Welfare Association and Districts’ Department of Education Training, sponsored by European Union via Save the Children Italia and Vietnam.
Hoi An Ranked 4th Among World’s 25 Most Beautiful Cities
Hoi An has been named the fourth most beautiful city in the world for 2024 by Travel + Leisure, captivating visitors with its cultural and traditional identity.
