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A one-of-a-kind Tet (Vietnamese Lunar New Year) candy collection was crafted by Pawty Pawty, a pet bakery based in An Phu Ward, Thu Duc. The owners, a trio of young entrepreneurs, spent over two months meticulously researching and developing these special treats. Nguyen Thi Mai Ly, 27, along with her partners, Tran Thanh Truc, 25, and Do Trung Hieu, 27, left their corporate jobs to pursue their passion for creating healthy and innovative pet food. Ly shared that the idea behind these Tet treats stemmed from a desire to include pets in the festive celebrations, recognizing that they are cherished members of the family. “More and more people consider pets as family,” she said, “and we wanted to create a special Tet experience for them.” The Pawty Pawty Tet candy set offers a delightful assortment of eight treats, carefully crafted with premium ingredients such as goat milk powder, lean pork, salmon, tuna, and oatmeal. Their attention to detail is evident in treats like the gold bar ca...

The Thuan Hoa District’s Park Management Center director, Duong Quang Hien, confirmed on Friday that the promenade project carries a price tag of over VND 20 billion (US$787,000). This extensive walkway, measuring 432 meters in length and three meters in width, will be constructed with a robust reinforced concrete base. It will be topped with 50mm-thick ironwood planks, covering a total area of 1,298 square meters. Additionally, a semicircular stage spanning 430 square meters will be built in the area. This stage will mirror the design of the walkway, featuring the same concrete base and a smooth wooden surface. The seating area will be a picturesque landscape of seasonal flowers, lush grass, and terraced stone benches stretching across 334 meters. It will be equipped with lighting and have the capacity to accommodate up to 6,000 people for large-scale outdoor events and performances. An artist’s vision of a wooden stage nestled along the Perfume River in Hue City, Vietnam. T...

**Supachok Sarachat’s Controversial Goal Leads Fan Vote for 2024 ASEAN Championship’s Best Goal** The ongoing fan vote for the Best Goal of the 2024 ASEAN Championship has sparked interest, with Supachok Sarachat’s controversial goal against Vietnam taking the lead in the polls. As of Tuesday afternoon, the official tournament website saw an impressive 7,811 votes cast in the poll, which opened that morning. Out of 10 shortlisted goals, Supachok’s strike dominated with a substantial 81.41% of the votes. In contrast, Vietnamese striker Nguyen Xuan Son’s goal from the first leg of the final garnered 18.13% of the total votes. The remaining goals trailed significantly, with Shawal Anuar, Joao Pedro, Bjorn Martin Kristensen, and Faris Ramli all receiving less than 1% of the votes. The other contenders, including goals by Sandro Reyes, Abdel Kader Coulibaly, and Syafiq Ahmad, received minimal support, with each earning less than 0.05% of the votes. With this overwhelming response,...

The Tan Dinh Church in Ho Chi Minh City is ranked fourth in a global list of 8 prettiest pink destinations that can “fulfill every Barbie lover’s fantasy.” The listing is carried by an article in the Hindustan Times, a prominent Indian English daily. “Tan Dinh Church, located in the center of Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, is a stunning architectural marvel and an iconic pink landmark,” the article says. The Tan Dinh Pink Church in Ho Chi Minh City was built in 1876 and is 60 meters high. Photo: Local Vietnam It notes that Tan Dinh is “the oldest Catholic church in Ho Chi Minh City…founded in 1864. The pink exterior paint job was applied in 1957. The interior, which is painted an even brighter pink, is the real surprise. For those who adore pink, it will be an amazing joy since it is like standing inside a wedding cake.” The article calls the church a “captivating pink landmark.” The other destinations mentioned in the list in order are Lake Hillier in Australia; Jaipur...

The cold weather on Monday morning did not stop crowds from descending on the sunflower field in Nghia Lam Commune, Nghia Dan District. For dozens of hectares, millions of golden sunflowers bloomed across the field, offering limitless photo opportunities for visiting tourists. People visit the sunflower field in Nghe An Province, Vietnam, January 2, 2022. Photo: Rang Dong / Tuoi Tre Thanks to the favorable weather conditions, the sunflowers bloomed right on the occasion of the New Year, which helped the field become a popular spot for visitors during the holiday. Each sunflower in the field is about over one meter tall – the perfect height for most visitors to pose with.   According to an employee at the field, the sunflowers were planted about a month ago and are expected to live until the end of January. A woman poses with sunflowers in Nghe An Province, Vietnam, January 2, 2022. Photo: Rang Dong / Tuoi Tre Pham Thi Tra My, 35, a resident of Hoang ...

The honored guests of the peace tree planting event were Ambassador Nguyen Phuong Nga, Secretary General , President of the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations (VUFO) and Ambassador Pham Quang Vinh, President of the Vietnam – America Friendship Association. The Hanoi People’s Committee representatives were Director of the Department of Construction Vo Nguyen Phong; and Standing Vice President of Hanoi Union of Friendship Organizations Tran Thi Phuong. The Hanoi People’s Committee together with the international delegates attending the 50th anniversary of the Paris Peace Accord on ending the war and restoring peace in Vietnam planted trees in the Park of Peace (Photo: VNT) In his opening remark, Director of the Department of Construction Vo Nguyen Phong stressed the significance of the 50th anniversary of the Paris Peace Accord on ending the war and restoring peace in Vietnam. “The Paris Peace Accord was the result of the resilient and indomitable struggle of ...