VietExplorer2023

Vietnam-Hanoi Festival in Fukuoka attracts a large number of visitors. A delegation of Hanoi led by the Standing Vice Secretary of the municipal Party Committee Nguyen Thi Tuyen visited Fukuoka prefecture and attended activities marking 15 years of the two localities’ friendship within the framework of the working trip to Japan from November 10-12. Nguyen Thi Tuyen said that the relationship between Hanoi and Fukuoka Prefecture is a testament to the mutual development of relations for the common benefit of the two countries. Through discussions on directions to promote the effectiveness of cooperation between the two localities, leaders of the two sides agreed on the need to maintain and strengthen exchange activities and delegation at all levels and expand cooperation in fields such as education training, investment promotion, and trade. Following the successful official visit of Hanoi city leaders to Fukuoka this time, the Governor of Fukuoka prefecture and Chairman ...

Dao Thi Cam Suong, the calligraphy artist behind the sculpture, said that she was inspired by her love for Can Tho, the local culture, and its residents. A ‘non la’ is a traditional Vietnamese conical hat typically made from bamboo and straw. Suong’s giant conical hat took 89 days to transform from idea to reality. A close-up of the work by Dao Thi Cam Suong in Ninh Kieu District, Can Tho City, Vietnam. Photo : T.Luy / Tuoi Tre It is made from 540 normal-sized ‘non la,’ each decorated with traditional Vietnamese calligraphy of proverbs, poems, folk songs related to the city, and the names of other cities and provinces from across Vietnam. The massive ‘non la’ measures eight meters in diameter and six meters tall. It currently holds the record for the ‘largest calligraphy conical hat model in Vietnam’ according to VietKings – Vietnam’s record keeping organization. The project was funded by a private company. Like us onFacebook  or  follow us onTwitter ...

Located in Tan Son District, Phu Tho Province, which is about 125 km from Hanoi, the “tea oasis” at Long Coc tea hill is a destination that attracts many tourists and photographers during late autumn and early winter. People lovingly call this place “Ha Long Bay in the midlands”. Photo: Nguyen Anh Chiem In the transition season, Long Coc Tea Hill is shrouded in the romantic sea of clouds resembling fairytale scenery. Each tea hill covers an area of about 1 hectare. Coming here, tourists will certainly be blown away by its serene beauty. Long Coc Tea Hill is enveloped by vast rice fields which make it looks more enchanting. The 700- hectare tea valley belongs to the Muong ethnic people. The fresh tea hill under the sunlight. Photo: Nguyen Anh Chiem The majority of tea trees here have existed for more than 20 years and can be harvested after 45 days. Long Coc is said to be at its most glorious state in the early morning as the dense mist hovers over the fresh g...

Officials at the inauguration ceremony. – Supplied photo UAE sovereign wealth funds have invested more than $10 billion in India across renewable energy, telecom, road infrastructure among other sectors, the Indian envoy said during an event in Abu Dhabi. At the three-day annual conference of Confederation of Real Estate Developers’ Associations of India (CREDAI), Sunjay Sudhir, Ambassador of India to UAE, underlined that bilateral relations have been accelerating with a surge in two-way investments. “We have made rapid strides in bilateral relations since 2014,” he said during his keynote address at CREDAI NATCON 2022. Bilateral trade has continued to strengthen with the signing of the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) in February 2022. “The India-UAE partnership is accelerating fast. We see this reflected in investments made in India by leading UAE companies in the last several years. In the last five years alone, more than $10 billion have been inves...

Addressing the event jointly organised by the Vietnamese Embassy in Laos, the Vietnam Cultural Centre in Laos, the Vietnam Elderly Association’s art troupe, Ambassador Nguyen Ba Hung noted this is one of the important political and cultural activities celebrating the 60th anniversary of the two countries’ diplomatic ties and 45 years of the signing of Vietnam-Laos Treaty of Amity and Cooperation. It is also an occasion for the two countries’ people to foster their special friendship and solidarity, he added. At the event, famous artists from both gave art performances and sang songs praising patriotism, President Ho Chi Minh, and in particular the great friendship of the two countries. Activities within the programme will last until November 8. The post Art performance in Vientiane marks Vietnam-Laos Solidarity and Friendship Year appeared first on Vietexplorer.com . View more from VietExplorer: Nhan Dan Newspaper celebrations mark 70th anniversary of first issue Women ...

Yen stream is part of the Huong Son tourist area complex of Huong Son commune, My Duc district, outside Hanoi, about 70km from the city center. With a length of about 4km, this stream is also known as Yen Vi because of its soft, winding shape like the tail of a spreading swiftlet. Photo: tre.vtc Yen stream flows into the Day River. Since ancient times, this stream has been the only waterway that leads people to Huong Pagoda. Especially, at the end of the year, the autumn, many visitors often come here to admire the majesty of the purple water lilies. Photo: tre.vtc Around November, purple water lilies bloom along the stream. To fully enjoy the poetic beauty of the stream, visitors can sit on small boats and immerse themselves in nature. Photo: iwgs.com Along this stream, there are thin, bare forests stretching straight up to the sky. The contrast below is the gentle water flowing quietly and indifferently. Photo: Photoreview Along the soft...

The 77th session of the United Nations General Assembly was held in New York, the USA, on October 11, in which it elected 14 countries to be members of the United Nations Human Rights Council for the 2023-2025 tenure, including Vietnam. Rad Kivette – CEO of VinaCapital Foundation (Photo: VinaCapital Foundation) 1. How do you assess Vietnam’s successful election? I am so proud that Vietnam has been elected to another 2 year seat on the United Nations Human Rights Council- the second time in eight years. It is clear that the UN membership as well as the rest of the world understand and appreciate what I witness every day as I work nationwide in Vietnam. Vietnam’s commitment to human rights, their ability to lead on the world’s stage and their strong belief in the right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness for everyone leaves no one behind. 2. What should Vietnam focus on well perform its role as a member of the United Nations Human Rights Council? Vietnam shoul...