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Spotlight on Vietnamese Culture at Asian Fair in France

This was the first time Vietnam officially participated in the event, with the aim to continue its participation in the future and contribute to promoting Vietnam as a friendly and hospitable country to international friends. Vietnam’s ambassador Dinh Toan Thang referred to Vietnam’s participation as an honorary guest at the fair, which is a significant event in 2023, marking the 50th anniversary of bilateral diplomatic relations and 10 years of the strategic partnership. The Vietnamese space was created by 11 partners in the fields of cuisine, tourism, culture, and martial arts, attracting large crowds of visitors. The event will provide a foundation for Vietnam to participate in activities at the Eurexpo exhibition center in the future, said Tang Thanh Son, the deputy director of the Vietnamese culture center in France. The fair showcased hundreds of booths from Asian countries and attracted approximately 62,000 visitors. The post Spotlight on Vietnamese Culture at Asian Fai...

Planting of Vietnam-Japan friendship trees in Da Nang

The JBAD is initiating a tree plantation project in collaboration with Japanese enterprises in Da Nang. This project is part of a series of activities planned for 2023 that aim to strengthen the relationship between Vietnam and Japan, as well as Japan and Da Nang, according to Nguyen Thi Kim Tuyen, Vice Chairman of the Union. Tuyen stated that the star apple trees, which will be grown in Lien Chieu District’s Park, will serve as a symbol of the close and enduring ties between the two countries, as well as between Da Nang and its Japanese partners. Hirayama Keiji, Head of JCCID, described these star apple trees as a representative symbol of the longstanding and robust relationship between Japan and Vietnam. Keiji Hirayama also emphasized that this tree planting event not only marks the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and Japan but also contributes to a greener future for both countries. Shimonishi Kiyoshi, Deputy Head of the Japanese General Consulate i...

Hanoi rose village ready for first flower festival

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Themed ‘Me Linh with Flowers’ Brilliance,’ the Me Linh Flower Festival is poised to take place as the first of its kind in Me Linh District, some 27 kilometers from Hanoi’s downtown area, from December 9 to 11. Me Linh District now has 1,294 hectares of flower fields, including 1,152 hectares of roses. Me Linh flower village is famous for growing various breeds of flowers, which started more than 20 years ago, and is offering fresh flowers for Hanoi and other northern localities. In preparation for the upcoming flower festival, growers placed more than 1,000 pots of roses, chrysanthemums, and sunflowers along the entrance to the temple worshiping the two Trung sisters (14 AD – 43 AD), who are considered the first heroines of Vietnamese people. Many kinds of flowers are blooming in preparation for the festival. Roses are grown at Me Linh flower village in Me Linh District, Hanoi. Photo: Danh Khang / Tuoi Tre Roses are grown at Me Linh flower village in Me Linh...

Year-end Fun Activities in Ho Chi Minh City

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Thanks to its cultural diversity, Ho Chi Minh City is always a destination that attracts tourists who want to find new places to eat and drink. The end of the year is called the festival season, which is also a suitable time to explore this dynamic, culturally diverse city. Visitors can take a stroll at the weekend fair, visit Christmas-themed shops and cafes, chill at a Spanish restaurant, or spend time at workshops to craft a cute souvenir or two. For reference, visitors can participate in the following activities: Enjoy the delicious cuisine There is no shortage of common places to eat in Ho Chi Minh City, but finding a dining space suitable for the festive season at the end of the year is not easy. Visitors can visit Tomatito Saigon. This is a typical Spanish diner that specializes in tapas. The space here is also suitable for the year-end occasion with red walls, and charming red lights. The owner of this restaurant is a Spaniard, so the culture of this country is reflected...

Prime Minister Arrives at Amsterdam, Starting the Netherlands Visit

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Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh arrived at Amsterdam on December 10 afternoon (local time) to start his official visit to the Netherlands at the invitation of Prime Minister Mark Rutte, VNA reported Sunday. The trip is hoped to help intensify and consolidate Vietnam’s relations with the Netherlands, especially as 2023 marks 50 years since Vietnam set up its diplomatic relations. Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh arrived at Amsterdam on December 10 afternoon (local time) to start his official visit to the Netherlands at the invitation of Prime Minister Mark Rutte. Photo: VGP He is scheduled to have talks and meetings with many leaders of the host country, visit its major economic establishments, attend the Vietnam – Netherlands business forum, witness the signing of bilateral cooperation documents, and meet representatives of the Vietnamese community there. Over the past years, bilateral relations have seen vigorous developments in various fields, especially investment, trad...

Searches for Ho Chi Minh City Grow Fastest

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Foreigners visit Ho Chi Minh City. Photo: VNA Ho Chi Minh City ranked second in a list of 10 most searched travel destinations by Americans this year after London, according to Google Flights data. The list is comprised of trips departing from the United States between January 1 and September 30 and searches done during that same time frame. International searches for tourism in Vietnam remain high, VNA citied the Vietnam National Tourism Administration (VNAT) under the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism. In November, international searches for accommodation in Vietnam increased 12 times compared to March and the hunt for flights to Vietnam increased four times. Vietnamese destinations most sought after by international visitors were HCM City, Hanoi, Da Nang, Phu Quoc, Nha Trang, Hoi An, Da Lat, and Phan Thiet. HCM City also was one of the 15 cities most searched globally by travelers for the year-end holiday season, hotel booking data from online travel agency Bo...

‘Ruthless’ England surge past Senegal 3-0 to set up France quarter-final

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England took a long time to impose themselves on the African champions, a team they had never faced before, and survived a couple of scares before two goals late in the first half changed the feel of the night and it was no contest after the break. The impressive victory extended their all-time unbeaten run against African teams to 21 games, including eight in World Cups. Morocco, who face Spain on Tuesday, are now the only African team left in the tournament. Soccer Football – FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 – Round of 16 – England v Senegal – Al Bayt Stadium, Al Khor, Qatar – December 4, 2022 England’s Jordan Henderson celebrates scoring their first goal with Bukayo Saka. Photo: Reuters “The ruthlessness of the performance was excellent,” said manager Gareth Southgate. “Every match you play is a different sort of challenge and different tactical problem to resolve. We’ve stepped up and are answering those questions. “The quality of the moves was outstanding and the finishi...

3 Amazing Travel Destinations in the Wild Sunflower Season

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Photo: chũnge.vn Ba Vi (Hanoi) Although wild sunflowers are just wildflowers that grow in arid soil or hide in the morning mist, these flowers still confidently stretch out to bloom, attracting the attention of countless visitors. Every year at the end of autumn, wild sunflowers bloom again in Ba Vi National Park. It takes about 1 to 2 hours to travel from the center of Hanoi to this place. Here, visitors can be immersed in a paradise filled with golden wild sunflowers and take as many pictures as they like. Wild sunflowers here start to bloom from late October to November. However, the best time to see the flowers is in November. On weekends, this national park welcomes more visitors than on weekdays. Therefore, visitors should come here on weekdays if they want to avoid traffic jams. Before visitors come here, in order to avoid disappointment, they should identify some beautiful shooting spots in advance. They can ask the guard at the gate of the national park and at...