VietExplorer2023

The plastic exchange program was held at Dong Ba Elementary School on Phan Dang Luu Street in Ward 7 as part of the second ‘Joining Hands to Build a Better Community Day 2023.’ Despite its small scale, the exchange event brought happiness to residents and had a positive impact on the environment. The ‘Swapping Recycling Trash for Gifts and Plants’ program takes place at Dong Ba Elementary School in Ward 7, Phu Nhuan District, Ho Chi Minh City. During the exchange event, the organizer distributed 108 gift sets, 160 scholarships, and a laptop worth VND100 million (US$4,162) to students and disadvantaged households in the ward. In addition, the program featured a zero-dong ao dai (Vietnamese traditional costume) stall, a ‘Sharing Love’ booth, a free haircut service stand, and a booth for traffic rule consulting services. The plastic exchange event aimed to promote trash classification and reduce the use of single-use plastic bags. Nguyen Huynh Hai Dang, chairwoman of the Ward 7 Peo...

While Vietnam has world-renowned attractions like Ha Long Bay, its hidden gems are worth visiting to learn more about the authentic side of the country, according to The Travel. Phong Nha Ke Bang National Park The Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage site known for its limestone plateaux, tropical forests, and diverse geology. The park offers stunning natural phenomena, including numerous caves and underground rivers. The gorgeous scenery of Phong Nha Ke Bang National Park. Photo: Vietnam Discovery Travel Con Dao Located off the southern coast of Vietnam, Con Dao is a beautiful archipelago known for its pristine beaches and excellent snorkeling opportunities. The Con Dao National Park covers a significant portion of the island. Photo: Vietnam Tourism Board Lan Ha Bay Lan Ha Bay is located to the south of Halong Bay and offers equally breathtaking karst islands and limestone outcrops. The bay is known for its pristine white-sand beaches, which are n...

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and leaders of ASEAN member states attended a retreat on global and regional issues on September 5, as part of the ongoing 43rd ASEAN Summit in Jakarta, Indonesia. During the event, PM Chinh emphasized the importance of maintaining ASEAN’s central role amid intense competition among major nations. He highlighted the need for internal unity, independence, self-reliance, and respect for the rule of law within ASEAN. ASEAN must maintain a strategic balance with major countries and become a reliable bridge to regulate and balance relationships and interests. The bloc should also uphold its principled stance on issues related to regional security and development. PM Chinh stressed the need for unity in ASEAN’s common stance on the East Sea (South China Sea) and urged partners to respect this stance. He emphasized the importance of self-restraint, peaceful dispute settlement, respect for international law, and the UNCLOS. Regarding the situation in Myan...