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Graham Cooke, Founder and President of World Travel Awards (WTA), shares his perspective after Hanoi’s recent triumph at the WTA Asia & Oceania Gala Ceremony, where it garnered three prestigious titles. On September 10, at the Hanoi Tourism Department headquarters, WTA President Graham Cooke presented the city with trophies and Winner Certificates for the accolades: “Asia’s Leading City Destination,” “Asia’s Leading City Break Destination,” and “Vietnam’s Leading Cultural Destination.” WTA President Graham Cooke (left) and Hanoi Tourism Department Director Dang Huong Giang (right) during the WTA delegation’s visit to Hanoi. Photo courtesy of Hanoi Tourism Department. During the ceremony, Cooke extolled Hanoi’s tourism potential and unique advantages, highlighting its rich cultural heritage and attractions. The consecutive awards affirm Hanoi as a destination with exceptional cultural tourism offerings. He further advised the city to leverage these strengths in dev...

Southeast Asia has long been a dream destination for travelers worldwide, with Thailand, the Philippines, and Bali in Indonesia among the more obscure choices for those seeking unique, off-the-beaten-path adventures on a budget. Vietnam, with its recent surge in infrastructure development and direct flight connections, has rapidly climbed the ranks of desirable locations. But this newfound popularity comes at a cost. A recent exposé shed light on the antics of a TikToker named “Small Brained American” , highlighting the rise of offensive, reckless, and self-centered tourists seeking attention in this era of social media dominance. Vietnamese tourism has bounced back strongly post-pandemic, with visitor numbers surging. Resorts and facilities have expanded across the country, from the northern region to the southern and central areas, to accommodate this influx. To manage this growth sustainably, Vietnam has introduced more direct flights from countries like France, Australia, and T...

A piece makes uses of bamboo and popular flowers in Da Lat City. The contest jointly organised by the World Flower Council (WFC) and Da Lat University draws the participation of 200 local and foreign floral designers from 18 countries worldwide. A work introducing the country’s traditional culture is created by a Singaporean floral designer. The World Flower Council Summit 2023 is running with the theme of “Vietnam-Blooming with timeless charm” and welcomes more than 500 attendees who are famous designers, experts, flower arrangement artists, and scientists from across the globe. An impressive piece is created by a designer from the Philippines. The summit will also have a demonstration of flower arrangements opening with the theme of “My Country Design”, as presented by 18 floral designers representing 18 countries. A work by a Japanese designer leaves a positive impression on viewers. The event’s highlighted activity will be a flower fashion show featu...

A team of distinguished comic book illustrators from the UK have arrived in Vietnam to offer complimentary children’s book illustration classes to aspiring young Vietnamese artists. Jan Fearnley, renowned illustrator of 26 bestselling children’s books, and Jane Buckley, award-winning art director of Simon & Schuster Publishing House, which is considered one of the world’s top five publishing houses for children’s books, are leading the classes. This exceptional opportunity for local artists is made possible through the collaboration of Nha Nam Culture and Media Joint Stock Company, Simon & Schuster Publishing House, and Pop Up Projects, an esteemed UK-based organization focused on the development of children’s literature. The course officially commenced on September 6 in Hanoi.   Donna McGowan, Director of the British Council in Vietnam, opens the course. Photo: VietNamNet The course boasts a specific focus on teaching students of illustration and professi...

The Vietnam Peace Committee in collaboration with the Vietnam – US Society held a meeting to celebrate the 100th birthday of the late composer Do Xuan Oanh, former Vice President and Secretary General of the World Peace Protection Committee of Vietnam (now Vietnam Peace Committee). This event was an opportunity to honor the late musician’s contributions to the revolution, people-to-people diplomacy, and the country’s arts. Speaking at the meeting, Chairman Uong Chu Luu of the Vietnam Peace Committee (VPC) reviewed the revolutionary career of the late musician Xuan Oanh. Chairman Uong Chu Luu speaks at the event. Photo: Ngoc Chau According to Chairman Uong Chu Luu, the late musician was not only a talented artist, translator, and journalist but also an excellent people’s diplomat. He made significant contributions to the people-to-people diplomatic front. Do Xuan Oanh played an important role in establishing the World Peace Protection Committee of Vietnam and participat...

In a thrilling four-set match, Vietnam, currently ranked 44th in the world, prevailed over Taiwan, who holds the 51st global ranking. The intense battle ended with scores of 25-18, 25-22, 18-25, 25-17 in favor of Vietnam. Vietnam emerged victorious in the initial two sets but encountered a setback in the third set. They swiftly regrouped and rallied to reclaim the lead, ultimately emerging victorious in the fourth set. Skipper Tran Thi Thanh Thuy emerged as Vietnam’s top performer, tallying an impressive 24 points with 21 successful attacks out of 50 attempts. Meanwhile, Wu Fang Yu contributed 15 points for Taiwan in their defeat. In Group C, Vietnam emerged as the dominant team, securing a total of eight points with three consecutive wins. Following closely behind, South Korea, ranked at No. 35 worldwide, claimed second place with six points from two wins and one loss. Taiwan concluded their first-round campaign in third place, earning four points through one victory and two loss...