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Vietnam Headlines Today (May 10) US Considers Vietnam’s Market Economy Status: What It Means Vietnam Eyes BRICS Membership: Spokesperson Vietnam Defends Human Rights Record and Freedom of Religion and Press Westlife to Perform in Vietnam This June Petrol Prices See Sharp Decline Following Global Trend Dien Bien’s Historical Sites Flooded With Tourists Quang Ninh Remains Vietnam’s Most Competitive Locality for Seventh Year Japan’s Nagano Prefecture Seeks More Vietnamese Workers Vietnam and Italy Strengthen Scientific and Technological Cooperation Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Pham Thu Hang US Considers Granting Vietnam ‘Market Economy’ Status Vietnam has welcomed the US Department of Commerce’s (DOC) consideration to upgrade the country to a ‘market economy’ status, according to Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Pham Thu Hang at a press briefing in Hanoi on May 9. Hang highlighted the DOC’s hearing on recognizing Vietnam’s market economy on May 8 as a signif...

He is famous there for his vocal skills that help him mimic the sounds of mice of different genders and ages. He is highly respected for this talent and for his contribution to pest control in Soc Trang. Under the cover of darkness, Tien moves around the water-filled rice fields on his tiny boat to hunt for rice mice, a delicacy in the delta region. Made from bamboo and welded steel pins, his spear is a must-have tool for night hunts. The only source of light is a portable light fastened around his head.  One day, he led the correspondents from Tuoi Tre (Youth) newspaper to his hunting ground — a rice field in front of his house. “Why are you out so early master? Already catching mice?” asked a few neighbors.  Mimicking mouse voices Tien is widely known in the area as the master of mouse catching in Ho Dac Kien Ward, Chau Thanh District, Soc Trang Province.  Local residents are well aware of his career from the very first day and how he acquired his s...

Familiar tourist sites such as Eo Gio, Ky Co, and Nhon Ly commune is home to a small unspoiled fishing village that is loved by many tourists, with Nhon Ly fishing village home to winding slopes to the sea and a blue-white mural road. The path winding along the cliffs in Nhon Ly fishing village is a place to walk and admire colourful works of art. The vivid murals convey marine themes and the daily life of fishing in the village. These murals are aimed at luring more tourists, helping them get a better understanding about fishermen’s lives and raise public awareness about environmental protection. It is also an ideal check-in point for young travelers. According to Nguyen Thanh Danh, vice chairman of the Nhon Ly communal People’s Committee, the village has welcomed a huge number of visitors since the murals first appeared. He noted that it thereby contributes to the development of community tourism whilst ...

Superior visa policy Phu Quoc is currently the only destination in Vietnam with a unique visa policy. According to current legal regulations, from July 1, 2020, foreigners and Vietnamese holding foreign passports entering, exiting, and residing on Phu Quoc island are exempt from visas with a temporary stay period of no more than 30 days. Foreigners can enter an international border gate of Vietnam, stay in the transit area at that border gate, and then transfer to Phu Quoc island to be exempt from visas following the regulations. Phu Quoc has its special visa policy because it is the only island that meets four conditions of visa exemption for foreigners under Vietnamese law. It has an international airport, a separate space, and definite geographical boundaries separate from the mainland. In addition, it matches the socio-economic development policy that does not jeopardise Vietnam’s national defense, security, social order, and safety. As an isolated island located...

The programme, performed by nearly 100 actors, actresses and singers from Dien Bien province, consisted of two parts: Glorious memories and Dien Bien in new day with unforgettable songs such as “Ho keo phao” (Artillery pulling chant), “Qua mien Tay Bac” (Through the West region), “Tren doi Him Lam” (On Him Lam Hill), “Giai phong Dien Bien” (Liberation of Dien Bien), among others. The event featured the stature of the 1954 Dien Bien Phu Victory. The victory is the result of many factors, with the decisive one being the Party’s comprehensive resistance policy that covers all aspects of military, politics, economy, trade, culture, education and diplomacy, creating a synergy strength to defeat the enemy and make a victory that “resounded throughout the five continents and was world-shaking.” The second part showed Dien Bien in the period of integration and development. The old battlefield is now a young and dynamic city. The art show brought viewers meaningful moments. This was al...

The performance put on by two Japanese artists Ogasawara Tadashi and Ogasawara Hiroaki is expected to enthrall audiences through a display of interesting plays. Visitors will also have the chance to enjoy an exhibition held at the Temple of Literature, displaying 20 Nohgaku masks created by Japanese craftsman Ogasawara Tadashi. Participants will also be able to hold exchanges with Tadashi to gain a better understanding about the traditional Japanese art. Kyogen is a form of comedy that mainly describes the daily life of ordinary people in the middle ages. Unlike Noh, most of the plays are performed without masks, with a universal humanity being depicted through laughter. The event is part of activities to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Vietnam-Japan diplomatic relations this year. A link for ticket registration will be updated on the website of the Embassy of Japan in Vietnam on May 4. The post Japanese comedic stage art introduced at Temple of Literature appeared firs...

The three-day event is expected to provide audiences with a diverse range of activities, including cultural performances put on by both European and Vietnamese artists, sports activities, dance shows, and activities for children, amongst others. Visitors will also have the opportunity to sample European food or experience cutting-edge technologies and products showcased by European businesses based in Vietnam. A number of exhibitions will also be held during the event such as the European Fashion Photography Exhibition and a painting exhibition featuring European landscapes, to help Hanoians gain greater insights into the European culture.  The post Hanoi to host Europe Village event in mid-May appeared first on Vietexplorer.com .

Twenty selected films will vie for the Asian Film Award and Vietnamese Film Award categories. Local people will have the chance to watch 89 films, including the 20 nominees, free of charge at all cinema theatres, including Le Do, CGV, Galaxy, and the APEC Park. It will also feature a series of workshops on the development and cooperation of the cinema industry. DANAFF 2023 aims to select and honor excellent Vietnamese and Asia-pacific cinematographic works, introduce them to the public, and encourage the growth of emerging talents in the region. In his opening speech, Le Trung Chinh, head of the Da Nang administration, noted by hosting the festival, Da Nang wishes to create a regional and international brand in the field of cinema, contributing to promoting the integration and cooperation of the cinema industry. This is also a forum for domestic and foreign professional cinematographers to exchange ideas, seek cooperation opportunities and expand the film market, sai...