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According to the website, Hoi An has a crime rate of 6.25, making it significantly lower compared to Lima Peru, which has the highest crime rate of 84.51. Smoky Mountains noted that for those traveling solo, feeling safe can make or break a tourist’s experience. “You shouldn’t have to worry about being pickpocketed, assaulted, kidnapped, or harmed during your trip. Luckily, there are an array of locations that have safety measures and precautions so that you can feel and be safe during your visit. Hoi An is one of those destinations,” it stressed. Nestled along the central coast of Vietnam, Hoi An emerges as a captivating destination that effortlessly bridges the gap between the past and the present. Photo: CTV/ Vietnam+ In addition, the ancient city is also considered to be one of the cheapest cities in Asia with an average cost for a tourist of less than US $800 per month. Nestled along the central coast of Vietnam, Hoi An emerges as a captivating destination that e...

Weather forecast for various regions The Northwest region: The weather forecast predicts cloudy skies and sunshine in the afternoon, with scattered showers and thunderstorms possible in the evening and overnight. Minimum temperature: 21-24 degrees Celsius. Maximum temperature: 31-34 degrees Celsius. The Northeast region: The weather forecast predicts cloudy skies and sunshine in the afternoon, with heavy rain and thunderstorms in the evening and overnight. Minimum temperature: 23-26 degrees Celsius. Maximum temperature: 30 – 33 degrees Celsius. Thanh Hoa – Thua Thien Hue: The weather forecast predicts cloudy skies and hot temperatures during the day, with showers and thunderstorms possible in some areas in the evening and overnight. Tornadoes, lightning, hail, and strong winds are possible during thunderstorms. Minimum temperature: 25-28 degrees Celsius. Maximum temperature: 36 – 39 degrees Celsius. Da Nang – Binh Thuan: The weather forecast predicts cloudy skies and sunshine d...

At a cultural festival held in Washington D.C in the US on April 13, Ambassador Nguyen Quoc Dung and officials of the Vietnamese Embassy and Vietnamese representative offices in the US offered incense to Hung Kings – the legendary founders of the nation, and President Ho Chi Minh. Addressing the event, Ambassador Dung noted that this is a chance for Vietnamese in Washington, especially the youth, to meet and pay tribute to ancestors. The diplomat expressed his hope that this meaningful activity will help promote valuable traditions and the cultural beauty of Vietnam. At the event, the organizing committee honored 30 students with outstanding performance in studying and other activities. Participants enjoyed art performances by Vietnamese youngsters and guests. Bich Duong, an overseas Vietnamese in the US, said that she hopes the Vietnamese Embassy will organize more activities on a larger scale to popularize the Vietnamese culture to OVs and US friends. Meanwhile, Vietnamese in ...

On April 19, the head of the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations chaired a conference at the central bridge point to connect with 52 bridge points at localities. More than 500 delegates participated and dozens of presentations were made on 6 key topics in various areas of work, mechanisms, and policies. Online meeting of the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations and 52 Unions of Friendship Organizations in provinces/cities (Photo: Dinh Hoa) At the meeting, local Unions were informed about the outcomes and plans to implement key tasks in 2024; solutions to strengthen the organizational structure, and improve the staff quality and operational efficiency of the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations system. Representatives of local Union leaders highly commended the organization of the virtual conference. They view this as a timely information channel on guidelines for implementing people-to-people diplomacy tasks to localities, fostering unity in the syste...

Vietnam News Today (Apr. 22) notable headlines Vietnam to have opportunities from digitalization, green transformation: IMF Quang Ninh aims to become international tourism hub Vietnam wins two more 2024 Paris Olympics spots Factors influencing Vietnam’s FMCG market HCM City named among world’s best short-haul holiday destinations Acting President expresses gratitude to contributors to Dien Bien Phu Victory Ho Chi Minh City celebrates Vietnam Book Day Two Vietnamese airports named in world’s top 100 Vietnamese furniture products introduced at Milan Design Week Photo: VOV Vietnam to have opportunities from digitalization, green transformation: IMF Vietnam’s economic growth is predicted to expand by about 6.5% this year based on numerous potentials, significant foreign direct investment, and ongoing efforts to improve the business environment and infrastructure. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has forecast that Vietnam will have many opportunities fr...

“Notwithstanding the country’s war wounds, Vietnam thrives with youthful vitality; its paddy fields and floating marketplaces only add to its attraction”, according to a post on Travel.com. Stunning natural beauty and deep history, accessible through numerous historical monuments and a vibrant culture, make this country one of the best in Southeast Asia, the website added. Photo: Life of Doing Ha Noi’s Pho noodles, the karst islands of Ha Long Bay, the caves of Phong Nha, and the Mekong River are just a few of Vietnam’s many tourist attractions, it highlighted. The magazine mentioned limestone islands with unique shapes in Ha Long Bay, Phong Nha Cave in Phong Nha – Ke Bang National Park, and charming rivers in the Mekong Delta region, saying that these are just a few of the many tourist attractions in the Southeast Asian nation. Not only possessing natural beauty, but Vietnam also attracts tourists through architectural works with century-old historical and cultural ...

The  Old Quarter is a charming place that visitors are keen to explore whenever they come to the city. In the past, the Old Quater comprised 36 guilds with each guld specialising in a specific type of hand-made products. Despite the quick tempo of life, local people say it’s worth living in the Old Quarter. Inside deep alleys is a quiet life which is quite different from the busy atmosphere found in urban areas. Tofu made from soy beans is one of the favourite dishes of Hanoians. in the photo, a trader prepares tofu in Thanh Ha market. Bún Chả (grilled pork meatballs with vermicelli noodles) is one the local dishes foreigners should try when they come to Hanoi, accoding to international media, A trader is busy at work at Dong Xuan market, the largest wholesale market in the capital city. A midday break for a seafood seller at Dong Xuan market A traditional motorbike taxi driver in the Old Quarter ...

Portraits of 21 individuals selected to represent Vietnamese and Italian women are on display at the multimedia exhibition “Ontology”, which runs until May 7 at Casa Italia, No.18 Le Phung Hieu Street, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi. Vietnamese artist Le Khanh at the “Ontology” exhibition. Photo: PSI The exhibition is organized by Vietnamese makeup artist PSI with the support of the Bat Trang Museum and the Italian Embassy in Hanoi to celebrate the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and Italy. The exhibition “Ontology” is considered the first solo exhibition of a make-up artist in Vietnam, presented by PSI, whose real name is Pham Ha Phuong. Inspiring female figures in the exhibition include folk artist Le Khanh, singer Le Cat Trong Ly, Italian architectural creative director Annamaria, Italian research engineer Viviana, and others. According to the organizers, “Ontology” is a multimedia exhibition that uniquely blends visual arts and modern tech...

Photo Hanoi’23 Biennale, which gathers more than 100 Vietnamese and international photographers, curators and photography experts, officially opened on April 21 in Hanoi. Biennale is a very popular term in the international art world, referring to periodic art exhibitions and exchanges. In recent years, many Vietnamese artists have been invited to participate in international biennales. This is the first time that the French Institute in Vietnam, in cooperation with the Hanoi Department of Culture and Sports and many partners, has introduced this model in the capital. Accordingly, Biennale Photo Hanoi’23 will take place in Hanoi until June 3, with a variety of activities such as exhibitions, talkshows, and photography workshops.  Director of Hanoi Department of Culture and Sports Do Dinh Hong speaks at the opening ceremony. Photo: Ngo Minh/The Hanoi Times Do Dinh Hong, Director of the Hanoi Department of Culture and Sports, affirmed that this is a major event in ...