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Hung Kings’ Commemoration Day - Vietnam’s Long-held Tradition
Many Vietnamese have learned by heart a “six-eight” iambic couplet verse stating that no matter how far Vietnamese people travel, they always remember the Hung Kings’ Commemoration Day. This important holiday falls on the tenth day of the third lunar month in remembrance of Vietnam’s Hung Kings.
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Embassies of Arabic, Muslim Countries in Vietnam Host Eid al-Fitr Fasting Ceremony
Eid al-Fitr is one of the most important holidays for Muslims. The event marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan. Ramadan occurs at the ninth month of the Islamic moon calendar. For Muslims, it is a spiritually charged and blessed time when Muslims fast, pray and contemplate.
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Vietnam’s Weather Forecast (April 18): The Temperature Continues To Be High In The North
On April 18, Vietnam’s weather forecast is predicted to have intense heat and high temperatures across the Northern and Southern regions.
Interesting photos of Saigon women in 1972 under US photographer’s lens
Three ladies in Ao dai (Vietnamese traditional costume) go shopping, a mother carried her children on a motorbike, a girl in Ao dai drives Honda Cup are among interesting photos of Saigon women in 1972 captured by US photographer Patrice Habans.
F1 Grand Fix officially cancelled in Vietnam due to Covid-19
On the morning of October 16, the organizers of Formula One (F1) Grand Prix Vietnam has announced the event is officially cancelled due to the effect of COVID-19 pandemic.
Rare photos of Temple of Literature in French colonial period
Temple of Literature (Van Mieu-Quoc Tu Giam) was built in 1070 under Emperor Ly Thanh Tong and is regarded as one of Hanoi's most iconic tourist attractions. Let’s take a look at its rare photos in the French colonial period.
Linh Quang Pagoda (Dien Bien): The cultural and religious corner for people living along the border
Lying on Tong Khao hill, Thanh Nua commune, Dien Bien District, Dien Bien province, Linh Quang Pagoda is around 5 kilometers away from the city center. Towards Doc Lap canal from the city, “the most peaceful place on the borderland of Dien Bien” is spotted on the hill range.
Hanoi: Heavy rains cause serious congestion during rush hour
Tropical storm Nangka brought heavy rain to Hanoi in the afternoon of October 14, causing traffic chaos in the capital city. Many streets were flooded as locals tried hard to get back home.
Catastrophic landslides: one worker found dead, nearly 1,000 people mobilised for rescue efforts
A construction worker has been found dead following a landslide near Rao Trang 3 hydropower plant in the central province of Thua Thien-Hue, with 29 others still missing.
Storm Nangka weakens into tropical depression, flood death toll hits 36
Storm Nangka devolved into a tropical depression on October 14 afternoon after hitting the coast from Thai Binh to Thanh Hoa provinces, forcing the evacuation of over 15,000 residents.
Heart-warming stories amidst flood in Central Vietnam
Cars shield wind for motorbikes to cross the bridge, the locals “rescue” the wedding meals, the taxi driver takes the pregnant woman to hospital at night are among heart-warming stories amidst flood in Central Vietnam.
Website on less popular yet serious respiratory diseases debuted
Doctors Answer (www.bac-si-giai-dap.com) is a non-commercial and collaborative website bringing together healthcare professionals to raise awareness and make information on chronic diseases care accessible to all, according to information on its website.
13 people missing in hydropower plant: Dangerous landslide, inaccessible locale
According to the Front-line Command Department, 30 people missing in connection with the landslides at Rao Trang 3 hydropower plant in the central province of Thua Thien-Hue due to serious landslide, the rescue work is underway with maximum efforts of finding and rescuing.
Street vendors in Hanoi in the old days
The book "Hàng rong và tiếng rao hàng Hà Nội" vividly depicts the street vendors in Hanoi in the old days.
Hue Imperial City submerged by floodwaters
Flood triggered by prolonged torrential rains has submerged the Imperial City of Hue, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Storm Nangka heading towards northern, north-central Vietnam, flood death toll reaches 21
Storm Nangka is heading towards Vietnam’s northern and north-central regions following its evolution from a tropical depression on October 12 afternoon.
Unbelievable details in the suspect case of a female robbing 2 billion VND
The female in suspect confessed that she only intended to rob a few to repay the debt. However, she ended up robbing an amount of up to 2.1 billion VND.
In Photo: A throwback of Hanoi's liberation on October 10, 1954
October 10, 1954 marked a turning point of extremely great significance in the history of Hanoi - Vietnam's capital, opening a glorious period in the thousand-year history of Thang Long - Dong Do - Hanoi. 66 years away, the heroic moment still resonates in the hearts of Hanoi people.
Hoi An Ancient Town inundated by severe flooding
Hoi An ancient town, a World Cultural Heritage Site in the central province of Quang Nam has been submerged by serious flooding following prolonged torrential rains.
Amazing photos of traffic in Saigon in 1989
Elmar Reich, a Swiss tourist dedicated his time to capture amazing photos of traffic in Saigon in 1989.
Death toll reaches 17 as heavy rains wreak havoc, new tropical depression forms after Storm Linfa
As of October 11 night, torrential rains claimed 17 lives, left 13 missing and forced the evacuation of 49,700 others.
Heart-touching photos from flooding in central region
Despite the devastating torrential rains and floods in the central region, there are some instances that will make you feel happy. And, if anything, will restore your hope in the human spirit.
EU-funded project ensures stable power supply for 600 households in island commune
The launching of the grid power supply to island commune of Nhon Chau in central Binh Dinh province took place on October 10.