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The prestigious Vietnam Fine Arts Museum proudly presents the opening of “Friendship: Singapore and Vietnam 50-10” exhibition. This highly anticipated event features an impressive collection of artworks brought to you by 14 talented artists from both Singapore and Vietnam. Experience an extraordinary artistic journey that surpasses borders, cultures, and languages in our exhibition. Delve into a mesmerizing collection of captivating artworks, crafted by both established and emerging Vietnamese and Singaporean artists.  A visitor at the exhibition watches the artworks of P. Gnana. Photo: Ngo Minh/The Hanoi Times These artists utilize their creative abilities to delve into the intricate and diverse aspects of people, culture, lifestyles, and architecture present not only within their own countries but also across borders. The exhibition will feature captivating works by Jeffrey Wandly (Singapore) and Pham Thuy Tien (Vietnam), captivatingly illustrating the richness...

The UK Festival in Vietnam began today afternoon (September 9th) at the Dong Kinh Nghia Thuc Square, located in Hanoi’s Hoan Kiem District. The British Military Band on the streets of Hanoi. Photo: UK Embassy in Vietnam The event marks the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam-UK diplomatic relations and the 30th anniversary of the British Council in Vietnam. This highlights the long-term and friendly relationship between the two nations. Taking place over the weekend, the event celebrates the diverse cooperation between Vietnam and the UK. It showcases British culture, cuisine, craft products, and healthcare and education services to visitors. The festival also features impressive performances from students of British schools in Hanoi, the UK military musical band, the renowned 911 band, and Vietnamese singers My Anh and Orange. In an open space, UK Ambassador to Vietnam Iain Frew and food blogger Phan Anh collaborated in making scones, a traditional British baked food. ...

The Vietnamese booth showcased a variety of authentic dishes, including banh mi (Vietnamese baguettes), bun cha (grilled pork meatballs with vermicelli noodles), nem cuon (fresh spring rolls), coffee, and tropical fruit juice. These offerings garnered the interest of fair-goers. In addition to the culinary delights, the event featured musical performances and a captivating “ao dai” (Vietnamese traditional dress) show, presented by overseas Vietnamese. Notable figures, including Miss Intercontinental Vietnam 2022 Le Nguyen Bao Ngoc and Miss Intercontinental Malaysia Lindsey Yap, also took part in the festivities. Nguyen Ba Tan, the First Secretary of the Vietnamese Embassy in Malaysia, emphasized the Party and State’s unwavering attention towards the Vietnamese community abroad. This community is considered an integral part of the national unity bloc and plays a vital role in strengthening cooperation and friendship between Vietnam and Malaysia. Tan commended the association for it...

The northern highlands province of Ha Giang has been named Asia’s leading emerging destination, according to Vice Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee, Tran Duc Quy. Ha Giang won this honor at the World Travel Awards (WTA) 2023 held in Ho Chi Minh City, surpassing nine other contenders including Bandar Seri Begawan in Brunei, Flores in Indonesia, Koh Kood in Thailand, Melaka in Malaysia, Morioka and Okinawa in Japan, Phnom Penh in Cambodia, Sumba Island in Indonesia, and Taipei in Taiwan. Vietnam’s Ha Giang Province is Asia’s Leading Emerging Destination The “Asia’s leading emerging destination” category at the WTA evaluates criteria such as environmental landscape, cultural identity, heritage values, security, safety, civilized friendly people, and experiences. Winning this award has elevated Ha Giang’s image and solidified its position on the regional tourism map, demonstrating the efforts made by the province’s tourism industry. Ha Giang has focused on devel...

The extensive strategic partnership between Vietnam and Japan is developing strongly, comprehensively and substantially with high political trust, Deputy Prime Minister Le Minh Khai said when receiving Muraoka Tsugumasa, Governor of Japan’s Yamaguchi prefecture, in Hanoi on September 7, VNA reported. During the reception, the Deputy Prime Minister emphasized the significance of the Japanese Governor’s visit to Vietnam as the two countries are celebrating the 50th anniversary of the establishment of their diplomatic relation this September. Deputy Prime Minister Le Minh Khai receives Muraoka Tsugumasa, Governor of Japan’s Yamaguchi prefecture, in Hanoi on September 7. Photo: VNA He stressed that Japan is Vietnam’s leading economic partner, the biggest Official Development Assistance (ODA) provider, the second biggest partner in labor, the third biggest partner in investment and tourism, and the fourth largest partner in commerce. In recent years, localities of the two co...

Ket Mountain in Tinh Bien district, located in the southern province of An Giang , was once an abandoned area with narrow paths made by locals. In recent years, Ket Mountain has become a popular destination for adventurous tourists. It is named after the large rock on its summit that resembles the head of a parrot. The mountain gets its name from a protruding rock that looks like the beak of a parrot, located about 100m above ground. Photo: Tran Hoang Van Hung The path to the summit of Ket Mountain is undeveloped as it is a developing area, resulting in fewer visitors compared to other mountains. The forested landscape remains pristine and beautiful. From the entrance of Ket Mountain, visitors will be amazed by the stunning natural scenery. The trail from the foot of the mountain to the top spans about 600m and is equipped with stairs and safe corridors. Though challenging, the journey to conquer Ket Mountain offers breathtaking natural vistas. Every step reveals large, ...