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A number of world-renowned trains, including France’s Eastern & Oriental Express (Belmond), would run on the national North-South railroad, according to the Ministry of Transport. The Eastern & Oriental Express train travels through Malaysia. Photo: Savile Row Travel “The Ministry of Transport highly appreciates the efforts of Belmond and Vietnam Railway Corporation (VNR) in signing a framework agreement to bring 10 coaches of the Eastern & Oriental Express to Vietnam,” emphasized the Ministry’s latest notification sent to the firm. This luxury tourist train will operate throughout the year, connecting tourist destinations such as Hanoi, Danang, Nha Trang, and others with Ho Chi Minh City. “The Ministry of Transport welcomes Belmond to expand its operations in Vietnam. It is believed that cooperation would contribute to the development of Vietnam’s tourism sector,” it wrote. According to Nguyen Danh Huy, Deputy Minister of Transport, rail transport in Viet...

The Pig Procession is held to honor General Tam Lang, who lived during the 18th Hung King period and fought for peace in Vietnam. He is worshipped as a village deity. Whenever the village faced an enemy, they would prepare a feast of steamed sticky rice and pork to offer to General Tam Lang and his troops before their battles. The festival usually takes place at 6pm. The offerings for the procession include a pig, steamed sticky rice, and flowers and fruits displayed on separate palanquins. The pig, which weighs between 120kg and 200kg, is raised throughout the year. The pig procession lasts for a total of two hours. The procession is led by a lion dance group and a trumpet team to the village’s communal house. The pig’s palanquin is carried by young men selected from the village. At midnight, the village elders begin a ritual that lasts until 2 a.m. the next day. After the ceremony, the pork is divided among the f...

Businessfinancing.co.uk is a business finance and lending research and information website publisher, allowing small businesses to find independent information about business banking, lending, and credit options in the UK. In a recent global survey report released by businessfinancing.co.uk, 14 of the 20 best international airports for business travelers are in Asia and the Middle East. With an average rating of 6.80/10, Noi Bai International Airport was voted the best Asian airport in the world. With a score of 6.63/10, Changi Airport (Singapore) ranked second and Hong Kong International Airport (China) ranked third, reaching 6.48 points. Noi Bai International Airport Ranks World’s Best Airport for Business Travelers Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi won first place for many reasons like countless amazing facilities, especially the sky view building with observatory and suitable facilities for aviation enthusiasts. “The terminals are extremely clean and the airp...

The event was a response to the “Proud of the Mountains and Rivers” campaign initiated by the Central Youth Union, aimed at promoting patriotism and raising awareness of national and ethnic sovereignty. As part of the campaign, young people in Vietnam displayed maps of the country in their study, work, and public spaces. During the ceremony, Ngo Trinh Ha, the Vietnamese Consul General in Osaka, highlighted the growing strength of the Vietnamese community in Japan, which currently consists of over 530,000 individuals. The opening ceremony of the event. Through these meaningful activities, Consul General Ngo Trinh Ha hopes to deepen the understanding and support of the Japanese community towards Vietnam’s territorial sovereignty. “We hope that our Japanese friends will join us in spreading the word,” she expressed. Le Thuong, Chairwoman of the Vietnamese Association in Kansai, emphasized the Vietnam map as a symbol of national sovereignty and Vietnamese pride. Pres...

The “Sacred Dragon” exhibition, showcasing 15 dragon paintings and seven Buddhist-themed paintings on Do (poonah) paper, is currently being displayed at the Nam Vien Phu (Vietnamese Garden Palace) Cultural Space in Chuong My District, on the outskirts of Hanoi. Dragon paintings are on display at Nam Vien Phu. Photo: Healinglife Zen Academy In oriental cultures, the dragon has always been a symbol of nobility, everlasting vitality, and cosmic power. Particularly, the Dragon holds great importance and is considered a sacred symbol in the spiritual life of the Vietnamese. As per popular belief, the zodiac sign ruling in 2024 serves as a creative inspiration for many artists, including painters Vo Hoang Minh and Nguyen Duc Thanh. The sacred dragons have been beautifully and delicately portrayed on Do paper by Vo Hoang Minh in his artworks named “Two Dragons Adore the Moon”, “Pair of Dragons Bring Luck”, “Hidden White Dragon in the Clouds”, “Majestic Black Dragon”, and more....

Da Nang city is becoming a popular choice for numerous billionaire families from India to host their extravagant weddings. According to VnEconome, the central city of Da Nang is expecting to hold six Indian weddings in the first two months of 2024. In an effort to promote wedding tourism services in the 2024-2025 period, Da Nang’s tourism sector has unveiled its official motto “Da Nang – Where happiness begins”. Recognizing the potential of wedding tourism services in the near future, a recent seminar on developing wedding tourism services in the city has emphasized the significance of this market in Da Nang. An Indian wedding held at Furama Resort in Da Nang city. Photo: NDO Between January 19 to 21, the Sheraton Grand Da Nang Resort hosted a lavish wedding party for an Indian billionaire couple. The party owner spent approximately $500,000, covering more than 250 rooms over 3 days, with nearly 500 guests, service staff, and transporting over 1 ton of materials, costum...

The Ambassadors of Laos and Malaysia in Vietnam were impressed with the beautiful natural landscape, loving, hard-working people, and exquisite, unique cuisine of the S-shaped country. In an interview with Mekong ASEAN magazine at the beginning of 2024, Lao Ambassador to Vietnam Khamphao Ernthavanh said that after more than a month in office, working in Hanoi and some provinces of Vietnam, she feels comfortable. It feels like she’s working in her own country. Lao Ambassador to Vietnam Khamphao Ernthavanh (right) talks with President of the Vietnam – Laos Friendship Association Nguyen Dac Vinh on November 30, 2023. Photo: Dinh Hoa “Vietnam has beautiful natural landscapes and many ethnic groups with their own cultural characteristics, creating a rich, diverse, and attractive culture. Vietnamese people are big-hearted, love their family and country. Vietnamese people value affection, solidarity, and care for each other. In addition, it is clear that Vietnamese people are v...