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Agoda has reported that Vietnam is becoming a popular destination for Asian tourists who are seeking a traditional holiday experience. Vietnam’s breathtaking landscapes, vibrant culture, and delicious cuisine also contribute to its rising popularity as a trending destination. According to Agoda, Vietnam is one of the top 5 most chosen destinations for tourists in the Asia-Pacific region during the upcoming Lunar New Year holiday (Photo: TD) In addition, Vietnam offers numerous ideal destinations that attract a large number of foreign tourists during this time of the year. According to Agoda, Ho Chi Minh City, Da Nang, Nha Trang, Hanoi, Phu Quoc island, and Da Lat are some of the must-visit spots in Vietnam. “When it comes to the largest number of tourists visiting Vietnam during the holidays, Korean tourists lead the way. The Tet season will be a bustling time for Vietnam’s tourism industry,” claimed Agoda. Melissa Matthews, the Regional Director of Southeast Asia and N...

Vietnam became the 10th largest trading partner of Singapore in January, with two-way trade turnover reaching over SGD2.9 billion (US$2.16 billion). Photo: VNA According to the Vietnam Trade Office in Singapore, in January, import-export turnover between Singapore and most major partners recovered and grew. Some partners had a strong increase in turnover such as Switzerland, up 135.87%, Hong Kong (China), up 55.27%, and Korea, up 34.44%. In January, China, Malaysia, the US and Taiwan (China) were Singapore’s four largest trading partners with a total trade turnover of SGD15.19 billion (US$11.3 billion), SGD11.18 billion (US$8.3 billion), SGD9.97 billion (US$7.42 billion) and SGD7.75 billion (US$5.76 billion) respectively. Regarding exports, in the first month of the year, Singapore’s main export markets were China, Hong Kong-China, Malaysia, and Indonesia. Some markets have quite high increases such as Cambodia, up 328.96%, Switzerland, up 155.24%, Hong Kong (China), u...

Booking.com has just released the top 10 ‘Most Welcoming Cities’ in Vietnam according to its 12th annual Traveler Review Awards. The number one spot is claimed by the ancient city of Hoi An. Following closely behind are Phong Nha Cave and Ninh Binh Province. Ninh Binh province landscape. Photo: Hoang Duyen Leading the pack in terms of beloved properties is Hanoi, followed by Ho Chi Minh City and Dalat. This diverse list of ‘Most Welcoming Cities’ in Vietnam includes beautiful beaches and tranquil mountains, all of which are worthy of being added to your must-visit list for 2024. From enchanting coastal towns to alpine retreats and rustic desert gems, these locations are sure to spark wanderlust for the year ahead. Booking.com has recognized 11,362 accommodation partners in Vietnam this year for their excellent service and hospitality, earning them the Traveler Review Award 2024. With over 1,244,000 reviews and an average score of 8.9, it’s no surprise that the ancient ...

The museum now displays several collections of ancient Hue antiques, the majority of which originate in the royal family. Inside the UNESCO-recognised Imperial Citadel, the Hue Royal Antiquities Museum stores over 9,000 artifacts of the Nguyen Dynasty, the country’s last ruling family. As many as 33 antique artifacts in the museum have been recognised as national treasures. The artifacts kept at the Hue Museum of Royal Antiquities reflect the royal life, political rituals, and ideology of the Nguyen kings and mandarins, the last feudal dynasty in Vietnam which ruled from 1802 to 1945. King Khai Dinh’s bed, tables, and other valuable artefacts are showcased at the site. The royal costume of the kings and queens under the Nguyen Dynasty are put on display in the museum. A pair of ivory tusks used as decoration in the palace of the Nguyen Dynasty is about 1.2 metres long. Other artifacts which remain well preserved in...

This talented young artist possesses a special destiny. After contracting severe pneumonia and forced to take high doses of antibiotics, Long was left permanently deaf. In addition, he was also diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder that requires special care from both parents and caretakers. The boy also suffered physical problems, including congenital muscle paralysis in both legs which made walking extremely difficult. Whilst enduring these difficulties might make most people surrender to their fate, the dedication and boundless love of his mother and an innate talent for painting helped the boy overcome hardship and become a promising young artist. Long has been showing off his talent for painting since he was small. Even as a youngster, he could draw anything accurately through memory, with painting classes later helping him to sharpen and cultivate his skills. Typically, he prefers drawing sketches and can sit down all day sketching buildings, trees, or a...

In 2023, Vietnam and Australia celebrate 50 years of establishing diplomatic relations. In celebration of this milestone, the Vietnamese Embassy in Australia and the Australian Embassy in Vietnam jointly organized a logo contest. The winning logo will be used for official events in commemorative activities of the two countries. According to the Organizing Committee, the purpose of the contest is to find a logo that embodies the message of the partnership between Vietnam and Australia over the past 50 years. The logo also needs to show the shared achievements of the two countries, the hope for the future, and the message of “People – Partner – Prosperous”. After three months of launching, from 70 entries, on December 21, 2022, the contest announced the winning logo. The logo features the image of the boomerang – an internationally recognized symbol of Australia. With cleverness and sophistication, designer Tran Van Trung (Vietnam) created a logo featuring a five-pointed Vietnamese ...

At the meeting (Photo: VNA) The meeting focused discussions on three proposals to build the amended Law on the Capital City, the Law on People’s Air Defense and the Law on amendments and supplements to several articles of the Law on Asset Auctions. Four draft laws were also tabled for examination, including the draft Law on Housing (revised), the draft Law on Real Estate Trading (revised) and the draft Law on Telecommunications (revised). Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh chairs the cabinet monthly meeting on February 23, 2023. (Photo: VGP/Nhat Bac) Speaking at the event, PM Chinh said it is necessary to prioritise resources for institution building and perfection, clarify the responsibility of leaders, units, and individuals in meeting the schedule and quality requirements for drafting legal documents; and prevent local or group interests in the process. The Government leader also reminded ministries and agencies to promptly complete draft laws that must be subm...

With support from the British Asian Trust, Aaranyak is taking a community-centric approach to address human-elephant conflict in six high incidence districts of Assam and Meghalaya, where over 90 people have lost their lives in the last six months. “Aaranyak is working with local communities to create change which helps protect both people and elephants,” says Aaranyak’s senior scientist Dr Bibhuti Prasad Lahkar. Most of the villages affected by elephants are located in remote parts of the state with poor roads, communication, inadequate electricity connection and erratic power supply. Villagers, especially women and children, are often scared of going out of their houses after dusk in fear of encountering wild elephants that may have strayed into their villages. Lack of lighting facilities make those nights eerie. Prominent research-based biodiversity conservation organisation of the region, Aaranyak (www.aaranyak.org), in collaboration with Assam Forest Department, h...

With six goals, Linh shared the title of Top Scorer with Thailand’s Teerasil Dangda at the 2022 AFF Championship. Many of his six goals came at crucial times. In the group stage, the Vietnamese striker scored three goals in the matches against Laos, Malaysia, and Myanmar. In the knockout round, Linh continued to shine with three goals, including two in the semifinal second leg against Indonesia. In the final first leg against Thailand, he opened the scoring for the Golden Stars, marking his sixth goal in the tournament. In the final second leg on Monday evening, Linh had several opportunities to improve his record but failed to convert any. If he had succeeded, the Vietnamese player would have definitely become the only top scorer of the championship, as Dangda was not playing in the match. Nevertheless, Linh’s achievement is still praiseworthy, as this is the most goals he has scored after participating in three AFF championships. Linh netted only one goal at the 201...