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Fifty captivating photographs, carefully curated from a collection of approximately 2,000 images, showcase the lives of Vietnamese mothers from across the nation. These powerful photos were captured by soldier and journalist Tran Hong between 1976 and 2020, offering a unique perspective on resilience, strength, and devotion. Tran Hong, a former soldier of Battalion 2, Group 559 Truong Son, later took on the role of head of the Photo Department for the People’s Army Newspaper. Even at 78, with his health and eyesight fading, he passionately shares the stories and emotions encapsulated in each photograph. The photo collection, previously exhibited in several thematic shows, retains its artistic and documentary value. Tran Hong’s lens captures the resilient and indomitable spirit of Vietnamese women, with each image narrating their loyalty and capabilities. The photo captions, written by the author himself, convey sincere and passionate emotions in both Vietnamese and English, ensuring ...

Dr. Tran Chi Thanh, Director of the Vietnam Atomic Energy Institute (VINATOM), under the Ministry of Science and Technology, emphasized the critical aspect of cultivating a competent management and operational team. VINATOM intends to collaborate with relevant entities to enhance workforce capabilities, strengthen scientific and technological prowess, and bolster industrial production to adhere to stringent quality and safety standards. According to Dr. Thanh, the institute will also serve as a technical and safety advisor for Vietnam’s nuclear energy endeavors. Professor Pham Duy Hien, former deputy head of VINATOM, estimates that Vietnam currently has approximately 400 nuclear professionals. While this is a positive start, Professor Hien acknowledges that it is insufficient to operate even a single plant. To address this, he emphasizes the need for additional specialists and continuous training, stating, “International partners need to commit to continuous training until the plant ...

Hanoi, Vietnam’s cultural heritage hub, boasts an impressive collection of 6,489 relics, including three UNESCO-intangible cultural heritage elements and a world documentary heritage site. With 1,350 craft villages and a rich array of performing arts and folk cultural activities, the city offers a unique and appealing experience for tourists from all over the globe. The city’s innovative approach to cultural tourism and handicraft tourism has led to the development of immersive tours such as the “Sacred Night” at Hoa Lo Prison Relic, the “Decoding the Imperial Citadel of Thang Long” night tour, and the Temple of Literature’s 3D mapping experience. These offerings honor the city’s young heroes and historical narratives while captivating visitors. Despite Hanoi’s cultural wealth, experts advise investing in a professional workforce to maximize the economic potential of its heritage sites. Long-term planning is essential to create cultural products that deeply resonate with the city’s i...

Ly Son Island district in Quang Ngai province is located 15 nautical miles (about 30 km) from the mainland, including Lon, Be, and Mu Cu islands. Currently, about 20,000 people are living on the island. When tourists set foot on Ly Son Island, they will be deeply impressed by the harmonious combination of the sun, clouds, water, mountains, rocks, and nice and friendly local people. Being covered by the immense sea, Ly Son is captivating visitors with plenty of stunning beaches and the black stone abysses formed by the sediment left by volcanoes jutting far out to sea. When tourists set foot on Ly Son Island, they will be deeply impressed by the harmonious combination of the sun, clouds, water, mountains, rocks, and nice and friendly local people. Photo: Dulichtphcm Ly Son Island is evidence of volcanic eruptions from 25 to 30 million years ago. Belonging to the Central Coast, Ly Son Island has the basic characteristics of a deep-water beach, with white sand and golden s...

The 10th Southern Traditional Cake Festival held in Cantho City from April 28 to May 2 displayed around 100 distinctive savory and sweet types from southern Vietnam and other regions. Hundreds of exquisite traditional cakes are made mainly from rice and sticky rice, wrapped in leaves, and flavored with a wide range of distinct flavors. The week-long event featured traditional cakes made by both bakers and locals who inherited receipts from their ancestors. The annual Southern Traditional Cake Festivals help to preserve and spread these traditional culinary values across the globe. Food at the yearly event is prepared using regional ingredients in age-old and customary ways which have been kept for generations. The traditional variety of cakes is praised for health benefits. At the festival, typical southern cakes are on display such as banh da lon (steamed tapioca layer cake), banh xeo (sizzling rice pancake), banh khot (deep-fried shrimp pancake), banh it tran (sticky rice d...

RMIT University, the Victoria State Office of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT), the Asian Institute for Social Studies in Australia, and Vietnam – Australia Policy Institute have organized a special event in Melbourne to look back on the past 50 years of Vietnam-Australia relations and seek opportunities and development trends for their relationship in the way ahead, VNA reported Tuesday . Attending the event were Senator Tim Ayres, Australia’s Assistant Minister for Trade and Assistant Minister for Manufacturing; many senior Victorian government officials; Vietnamese Ambassador to Australia Nguyen Tat Thanh; Professor Alec Cameron, rector of RMIT University; and about 60 business leaders of the two countries. Vietnamese Ambassador to Australia Nguyen Tat Thanh speaks at the event. Photo: VNA Speaking at the event, Senator Tim Ayres, Australia’s Assistant Minister for Trade and Assistant Minister for Manufacturing, emphasised that Australia – Vietnam r...

One of the highlights of the beach tourism season this year is the launch of Sam Son Beach Square developed by Sun Group, a major property developer in Vietnam.  With its capacity to house some 10,000 people and a landscape axis measuring 2.6 kilometers long and 120 meters wide, the Sam Son Beach Square is expected to become a leading public space and a festival destination. The square features significant architectural facilities which are suitable for festivals, outdoor activities, and a wide range of cultural events. Given the launch of the square, Sam Son City, where it is located, now has a brand new public space which will contribute to the city’s efforts to fulfill its target of serving 7.2 million tourist arrivals by the end of this year and to become a four-season destination. The newly-launched Sam Son Beach Square in Sam Son City, Thanh Hoa Province, north-central Vietnam. Photo: Supplied by Sun Group In addition, the provincial government also celebrat...

The race, which is considered one of the toughest stages of this year’s tourney, took 98 riders through nearly 170 kilometers from Quy Nhon City in south-central Binh Dinh Province to Pleiku City in the Central Highlands province of Gia Lai, across the two mountain passes of An Khe and Mang Yang.  Determined to enlarge his overall time gap with other competitors, Rikunov was among a breakaway that also included Igor Frolov of the Ho Chi Minh City-Vinama team, Vladislav Duiunov of Ho Chi Minh City-New Group, Javier Sarda Perez of Nhua Binh Minh Binh Duong, and Loic Desriac of Duoc Domesco Dong Thap after the first 50 kilometers. Frolov and Duiunov then staged an attack to get away from the three others in the group of five. With the support of Frolov, Duiunov continued to break away alone and reached the top of the An Khe Mountain Pass first. After that, Rikunov and Frolov caught up with Duiunov and took the lead of the race, sticking together and leaving a gap of ove...

Opened on April 19, the exhibition is the continuation of Vietnamese-origin artists’ journey to explore their homeland that started in 2022. A large number of visitors from different groups and ages, especially young Vietnamese, have come to the event. On display are items reflecting typical things, landscapes, and images of the past, traditional meals that connect family generations, and traditional foods deeply intertwined with the memory of Vietnam and the Vietnamese identity that parents want to pass down to future generations in the places they have settled down. Visitors are greeted by a striking urban landscape installation constructed from Vietnamese plastic stools, highlighting the psychogeography of migrant populations. The main room showcases object-based works on a low white table, inviting viewers to sit on bamboo carpets to engage with the works. A space featuring a traditional-style altar of Vietnamese people also shows visitors a typical image of the country....

Vietnam welcomes some 3.7 million foreign tourists in the first four months of 2023. Photo: Ha Noi Moi In April alone, the country served more than 980,000 international travellers, the highest so far this year. Vietnam’s tourism industry experienced a rise of 9.9% from the previous month and 9.7 times higher than the same period last year. The Republic of Korea remained the biggest source of holidaymakers to Vietnam with one million visitors, followed by the US with 263,000 and China with 252,000 travellers. The number of Chinese tourists to Vietnam in April stood at 112,000, up 61.5% from the previous month thanks to China’s resumption of group tours from March 15. This year, Vietnam strives to welcome 110 million tourists, including 8 million foreigners, and earn around VND650 trillion ($27.7 billion) from the sector. Since the beginning of this year, the VNAT, localities and businesses have rolled out a range of activities to promote tourism with potential partners...

Hotels in Vietnam have long been overlooked in favour of nearby hospitality heavyweights such as Indonesia and Thailand. But over the past few years, the country has been playing catch-up with new arrivals pitching up no-expense-spared beach resorts and plugged-in city hotels that give many of their Southeast Asian competitors a run for their money. With mile after palm-frilled mile of beach hemming its eastern coast and a thrillingly rich culture to draw inspiration from, there’s plenty of material to work with: both the time-tested mainstays and the smart new arrivals delve deep into Vietnam’s intricate history with designs that riff on the country’s French-tinged colonial past or the crafts and vernacular dwellings of the more than fifty Indigenous groups that call Vietnam home, according to CN Traveller. Amanoi Photo: Amanoi Claiming a spectacular stretch of Vietnam’s coastline within the verdant embrace of Nui Chua National Park and UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, Amano...