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At the conference on “Connecting Tourist Destinations along the Red River with Travel Agencies in Hanoi,” tourism experts and representatives from nearly 50 travel agencies discussed strategies to boost the growth and enhance the quality of river tourism in the city. Unlocking the Potential of River Tourism Hanoi’s Red River. Photo: Giang Trinh The Red River, stretching 556 kilometers across Vietnam, with 160 kilometers flowing through 15 districts of Hanoi, is a vital waterway for the capital city. It is also a treasure trove of culture and history, boasting a plethora of tourism attractions. Along its banks lie nearly 30 historical and cultural sites, such as the Tan Vien Son Thanh Temple in Ba Vi District, Hat Mon Temple in Phuc Tho District, and Dam Temple in Thuong Tin District, to name a few. Centuries-old traditional craft villages also dot the river’s path, including Ninh So Bamboo and Wicker in Thuong Tin District, Bat Trang Pottery in Gia Lam District, and Y...

A beautiful fusion of cultures took place as a Mongolian couple chose to celebrate their wedding amidst the charming beaches and islets of Phu Quoc, Vietnam. The ceremony seamlessly blended traditional Mongolian customs with the vibrant elements of Vietnamese culture, creating a unique and memorable experience for the couple and their guests. Gantulga Boldbaatar, a relative of the newlyweds, shared that the convenience of a direct air route between Mongolia and Vietnam made their travel plans effortless. Boldbaatar and his family had first heard about Phu Quoc through various media outlets and international tours, and they were intrigued by the prospect of exchanging their prairie and forest-rich homeland for a tropical beach setting. The wedding party was held aboard the Nautilus cruise ship, offering a unique and enchanting venue. “Phu Quoc is a bustling tourist destination, and we wanted to enjoy wonderful moments against the backdrop of its natural beauty,” Boldbaatar said. The c...

Participants of a multiparty alliance led sit-in at Gwadar’s Marine Drive, as shown in this photo taken by the writer, included both supporters and workers. The protest leaders emphasized that border trade is crucial for the livelihood of Gwadar’s residents, many of whom have lost their jobs due to prolonged closure. Additionally, they brought attention to the dismal state of basic services in Gwadar, a city deemed vital for the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) project. The leaders condemned the lack of electricity and drinking water, deeming it a grave injustice to the local community. Protesters claimed that the Pakistan Coast Guard blocked oil trade vehicles owned by residents at the Talaar checkpoint, leaving them stranded on highways for weeks. They argued that these restrictions are exacerbating economic and social conditions, pushing people into dire straits. Mir Rehmat Saleh Baloch, a central leader of the National Party, expressed solidarity with the sit...

The festivities, as per the plan, will commence at 8:00 pm on January 28 (the 29th of the 12th lunar month) and continue until 12:30 am on the following day, marking a celebration of the upcoming year. On the evening of January 28, the southern metropolis will dazzle with a 3D projection mapping display adorning the municipal People’s Committee office building. As the clock strikes midnight, a spectacular fireworks show will illuminate the sky from 12:00 am to 12:15 am on January 29, with locations pending approval from city authorities. Adding to the cheer, a spring-themed exhibition will be held at Lam Son Park and its surrounding streets in District 1, running from January 25 to February 9. A Tet flower market, a vibrant showcase of the season’s blooms, will be open in District 8 from January 14 to 28. The celebrations continue with another Tet flower festival and market at Tao Dan Park from January 26 to February 2. Alongside, Nguyen Hue Flower Street, a book festival, and cultu...

The Ho Thi Tu Street Book Street, situated in Hiep Phu Ward, is set to open from December 22nd to January 1st, treating visitors with a range of music performances, cultural activities, and engaging programs. The Thu Duc City People’s Committee is committed to providing a space to promote the tradition of reading, enrich cultural and tourism offerings, and create a reading space by opening the book street. The book street spans approximately 190.6 meters in length, covering an area of over 3,500 square meters. Operating from 9:00 am to 10:00 pm daily, the book street features different areas such as the Ho Chi Minh culture space, a reading area, an old book section, a brain-training games playground, a book-themed coffee space, and a main stage. Within the book street premises, two rocks can be found engraved with the biography of Vietnamese heroic mother Ho Thi Tu and a quote from late President Ho Chi Minh regarding the importance of reading culture. The opening of the book str...

Despite the cold weather this Christmas in Hanoi, the peaceful and festive atmosphere for the Catholic community and Hanoi’s townspeople remains undiminished. The streets are filled with joy and festive spirit, creating a vibrant and lively ambiance. Locals gather at St. Joseph’s Cathedral on Nha Chung Street to celebrate Christmas. The photos capture the joyous moments of the celebration. A Christmas of unity… Euphoria is in the air in Thach Bich Parish, Bich Hoa Commune, and Thanh Oai District as the Catholic community celebrates their most sacred holiday. Everyone comes together to decorate homes and light up the streets, especially on Thach Bich Church premises. Thach Bich Parish is a longstanding and prominent Hanoi Archdiocese parish with approximately 8,000 parishioners. It consistently upholds the spirit of ‘living a good life following the faith.’ The parish actively engages in economic development and contributes to social activities, working together to build a prospero...

For nearly a decade an area of roughly 40,000 square metres on Le Thi Rieng street in Thoi An ward in the outlying District 12 has been used in order to grow flowers to serve the extra demand around Tet. The flower village which is located in the northwest of downtown area of Ho Chi Minh City is now entering its busiest time of the year. Chrysanthemum, marigold, crested chicken, and sunflowers are the main flowers which are grown here. Local people must work hard as a means of ensuring the flower’s fast growth and flowering in time for Tet. Pots filled with daisies are carefully tended to so they can be sold at the Tet market. To prepare for the Lunar New Year festival, gardens have created extra jobs for many local people, who typically earn between VND150,000 and VND200,000 daily. Flowers begin to bloom ahead of welcoming in the New Year. According to the gardeners working at the village, due to hi...

The “55 years of Mau Than 1968 – Unfading memories” exhibition displays 60 photos and many valuable items depicting historical stories and memories of the army and people of Can Tho in particular, and the southern region and the whole country in general in the resistance war against foreign invaders, for national liberation and reunification. Meanwhile, the “The Paris Agreement on Vietnam – The Door to Peace” exhibition comprises of over 150 documents, objects and photos highlighting efforts of the Vietnamese people for the negotiations, signing and enforcement of the Paris Peace Accords. The two will remain open until April 10. The general offensive began in the early morning of January 31 in 1968 when liberation forces simultaneously launched attacks on bases of US troops and the US-backed southern government army in cities such as Hue, Da Nang, Quy Nhon and Saigon, and hundreds of localities from Quang Tri to Ca Mau. The offensive helped destroy huge amounts of facilities ...

(Photo: VNA) 1. GDP growth higher than expected amid gloomy world economic context In 2022, Vietnam’s gross domestic product (GDP) growth is expected to reach 7.5 – 8%, higher than the target of 6 – 6.5%; inflation has been kept at 3.1 – 3.3%; and total disbursed foreign direct investment (FDI) reached about 21 billion USD, up over 8% compared to 2021. Total foreign trade is estimated at 750 billion USD up 12.18%, according to the General Department of Vietnam Customs. These are impressive results amid a decline in growth momentum among global economies and a surge in inflation and living expenses. (Photo: VNA) 2. Visit to China by Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong – an important milestone in bilateral relations Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong was the first foreign leader to be welcomed by the General Secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) and President of China Xi Jinping after the 20th National Congress of the CPC, showing the high-...

In order to honor traditional pho and Vietnamese culinary culture, Tuoi Tre (Youth) newspaper, with the support of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, organized the pho experience event, as part of the sixth ‘Day of Pho – December 12’ celebration, with the cooperation of the Vietnam Culinary Culture Association and the Nam Dinh People’s Committee, as well as the official sponsoship of Acecook Vietnam Joint Stock Company. Mongolian Ambassador to Vietnam Jigjee Sereejav (R), Maria Fatima Phumbe (R, 2nd), Minister Plenipotentiary of the Embassy of Mozambique in Vietnam, and two other delegates from foreign diplomatic agencies in Vietnam experience pho at the Day of Pho event organized by Tuoi Tre (Youth) newspaper in Nam Dinh Province, Vietnam, December 10, 2022. Photo: Nam Tran / Tuoi Tre Pakistani Ambassador to Vietnam Samina Mehtab and her husband, two of the delegates that arrived at the event at the earliest, felt honored to attend the pho event. “We are very happy to...