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Many believe these vandals should face consequences for their actions, including fines and mandatory clean-up of the mess they’ve created. It’s essential to hold them accountable for their disrespectful behavior. “This act of vandalism is unacceptable,” expressed American Marcia Ring, sharing her perspective with Tuoi Tre News . Ring’s sentiment resonates strongly with those who feel that visitors should respect their host country. She continues, “It’s appalling that people would come to a new country and engage in such destructive behavior.” In her opinion, there should be repercussions for their actions: “These individuals should be fined, or if necessary, deported from the country to send a clear message.” Ring highlights a crucial distinction, noting that in her home country, there are age restrictions on the purchase of spray paint, and minors caught engaging in graffiti typically face fines. She believes that a similar approach could be effective in Vietnam. Additionally, R...

In Vietnam, MICE tourism (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions) is a significant segment, with travel companies bringing in an average of 15-20% of total visitors. This percentage can peak at 60% for some larger companies during certain months. The nightly ‘Kiss of the Sea’ show, complete with fireworks. Amidst this thriving MICE industry, Phu Quoc has emerged as a sought-after destination, thanks to its unique visa policy and a growing array of captivating experiences and high-quality infrastructure. Visa-Free Entry for Up to 30 Days Phu Quoc stands alone in Vietnam with its special visa policy. The island offers visa exemption for foreigners and Vietnamese holding foreign passports, with a temporary stay of up to 30 days. This simplifies the process for MICE groups, often consisting of a large number of participants. As a result, Phu Quoc welcomes numerous international flights, with frequent services from countries like South Korea, Thailand, Malaysia, Kaz...

The Youth Theatre, in an effort to evoke memories of the hardships during the subsidy period, will be staging a special musical production that reflects daily life in Hanoi during the 1980s and explores the lives of its inhabitants. During Vietnam’s subsidy regime from 1976-1986, goods were distributed through a coupon system and there was no free trade in the market or movement of goods between different areas. The artists who star in the musical show “Street Stories during the Subsidy Period”. Photo: Ly Chi Huy Directed and choreographed by Meritorious Artist Le Anh Tuyet, the play aims to bring back the audience’s memories of past hardships and allows them to appreciate their current circumstances. The musical, titled “Street Stories during the Subsidy Period,” follows a four-generation family living in Hanoi’s Old Quarter. The family’s experiences, struggles, conflicts, and moments of happiness serve as a representation of the lives of people in Hanoi during t...

Vietnam News Today (Oct. 3) notable headlines Vietnam’s overseas investment up 4.6% during nine months Forbes names Ha Long Bay among 24 best destinations for travel in 2024 Localities gearing up for peak tourism season Vietnam promotes negotiations of FTA with MERCOSUR Germany’s Lower Saxony wants to strengthen economic cooperation with Vietnam Seminar talks Vietnam-Japan labor cooperation potential Online cuisine map to bring Vietnamese foods to the world Trade Office helps Vietnamese firms grasp opportunities in Canadian market Non Nuoc Cao Bang receives Global Geopark title certificate Vietnam’s overseas investment up 4.6% during nine months Vietnam’s overseas investment approximated US$416.8 million during the first nine months of 2023, rising 4.6% year on year, reported the Foreign Investment Agency (FIA) under the Ministry of Planning and Investment. Of the amount, over U$244.8 million was registered for 84 new projects, equivalent to 70.5% of the value post...

The cultural exchange event titled “Vietnam – Japan Love Story” took place in Da Nang city to celebrate the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and Japan (1973-2023). The cultural exchange event “Vietnam – Japan Love Story” was inspired by a real story of the love between Japanese merchant Araki Sotaro and Princess Ngoc Hoa (known as Princess Anio in Japan) in Vietnam’s Hoi An during the trading era of the Shuinsen in the early 17th century. The love story holds sentimental value for both countries. Overview of the event. Source: Nguyet Anh/danang.gov.vn Princess Ngoc Hoa was the daughter of Lord Nguyen Phuc Nguyen, who reigned from 1613 to 1635. In the early 17th century, Araki went to Hoi An to trade and met the princess. They fell in love and got married. In 1620, he took her to Nagasaki, where locals loved her for her beauty and gentle character. Today, locals still hold a palanquin procession ceremony to welcome Princess Anio at Nagasaki Kunchi...

A seminar organized by the Vietnam Peace and Development Foundation focused on topics related to the development of the capital city, including decentralization, monitoring of state power, development of culture, education, science-technology, and high-quality human resources, resource attraction, and the positioning of the capital city in the national development strategy. The aim of the seminar was to gather opinions to amend the law and contribute to building a globally connected and modern Hanoi by 2045. Hanoi’s transformation into a globally connected city and a regional economic hub by 2045 is part of the Resolution No 15, which guides the development of the Hanoi Capital Region until 2030. The resolution aims to increase the city’s GRDP growth and per capita income, positioning Hanoi as a key economic region of the northern region and the country. Written by Rosy Huong The post Gaining Insight from Global Examples: Vietnam’s Urban Planning in its Capital City appea...

The Wolfoo wolf animation is licensed to be shown on television in China. Photo: Sconnect Vietnam According to the animation distribution license issued on September 1, 2023, the animated film “Wolfoo Happy Family” is approved to broadcast on television nationwide in China, with a duration of three minutes per episode, with 100 episodes. Before appearing on Chinese television, Wolfoo was broadcast on more than 40 VOD, OTT and IPTV platforms in China, including Huawei, Wechat, Tencent Video, iQiYi, SkyWorth, and Youku Kidslearn. Since 2015, China’s State Administration of Press, Publication, Radio, Film and Television has implemented strict censorship regulations for all foreign programs broadcast in the country. Foreign programs that appear on Chinese television must register with management agencies and undergo a rigorous censorship process to meet their standards of healthy television content. Wolfoo is an animated film released by Sconnect in 2018 in the US market. ...

“` The sailor received assistance from Vessel SAR 412 on September 29 and was transported to a local hospital for further treatment. Vietnamese health workers and rescue forces provided first aid to the victim and brought him to the mainland. Photo: VNA On September 28 at 17:57, a 51-year-old sailor named Rallos Rory Jerome, aboard the DHT Sundarbans en route from Huizhou port (China) to Singapore, suffered a head injury after falling and hitting his head against a metal wall, rendering him unconscious. He was suspected to have a traumatic brain injury. The ship’s captain immediately contacted the center via shipping agent and logistics provider Asiatrans Vietnam to request assistance. Upon learning of the incident, the center instructed the vessel to redirect its course towards Da Nang, while coordinating with relevant forces to execute a rescue plan. The specialized search and rescue vessel SAR 412 was dispatched to the scene. Upon reaching DHT Sundarbans at approxi...

FDI inflows to Vietnam have reached over $20 billion in the first nine months of the year, according to the Foreign Investment Agency. This includes $10.23 billion from 2,254 newly registered projects, a rise of 66.3% in the number of projects and 43.6% in capital. In addition, $5.15 billion was added to 934 existing projects, and the value of capital contributions and share purchase deals reached over $4.82 billion. Despite a slight decrease in the growth rate, FDI disbursement saw positive signs, reaching over $15.9 billion, up 2.2% on-year. Experts attribute these positive signs to the Government’s effective solutions in supporting enterprises and removing difficulties to facilitate further FDI disbursement. Since the signing of the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) in 2019, European enterprises have invested in 2,250 projects worth $26 billion in Vietnam. The number of projects registering to adjust their investment capital has also increased, demonstrating foreign inve...

Officials, representatives of cultural organizations, and artisans stressed the importance of artisans in preserving, teaching, creating, and promoting the values of folk arts and intangible cultural heritage. They recognized the vital role that artisans play in protecting and enhancing the cultural values and strength of the Vietnamese people, including Hanoians, in order to meet the demand for sustainable development of the country. Tran Thi Van Anh, deputy director of the Hanoi Department of Culture and Sports, highlighted the financial support provided by the city to People’s Artisans and Meritorious Artisans, with a total support amount of VND 3.59 billion (US$147,200) being distributed among them. Additionally, district-level authorities have assisted in the establishment of exemplary intangible cultural heritage clubs, which receive an initial amount of VND 50 million and an annual aid of VND 20 million for their activities. The city has also offered financial assistance to a...

Following the band’s concert, EXO leader Suho shared a photo on his official page of himself wearing a conical hat and enjoying noodles. He also posted an image of himself posing on stage with local fans, captioned “Anh yeu em EXO-L Vietnam” (I love you EXO-L Vietnam). Suho posing on stage with local fans His actions received praise and positive reactions from fans in the country. Meanwhile, Xiumin also showed his love for Vietnamese fans by taking photos with fan gifts upon arriving in the country. Xiumin posing with a fan gift – a conical hat EXO is a popular Gen 3 music group in Asia with a large fanbase in Vietnam. The news of EXO leaders Suho and Xiumin performing in Ho Chi Minh City was highly anticipated by local fans. The post EXO Expresses Affection for Vietnamese Supporters appeared first on Vietexplorer.com .