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Similar to their fellow Hong Kong residents, Vietnamese individuals in this Special Administrative Region often visit pagodas during traditional festivals to worship Buddha. The Vu Lan Festival, which occurs on the 15th day of the 7th lunar month (August 18 this year), is a significant event for the Vietnamese community. Many have attended a pagoda named “Phap Xuat Duy Giac,” a Sino-Vietnamese term. According to Tran Thi Phuong, the pagoda’s manager, it was founded over 60 years ago by a Vietnamese nun. In the past, it was a bustling place of worship with many followers and visitors. However, after the nun’s passing in 1999, the number of visitors declined due to a lack of keepers. Tran Thi Phuong, who now cares for the pagoda, chants prayers daily, wishing for good health for her family and peace worldwide. Hoang My An, a Vietnamese expatriate in Hong Kong, shared that during the Vu Lan Festival, the community comes together to visit Buddhist pagodas. They pray for the well-being ...

Hanoi’s Hoan Kiem District will open its iconic tourist spots and pedestrian streets in the Old Quarter from 7 pm to midnight daily during the National Day holiday, which falls between August 30 and September 3. Hoan Kiem Lake, a beloved Hanoi landmark. Photo: Tran Tai The district has been working diligently to maintain public hygiene, regulate traffic, and uphold urban order during this festive period. These efforts ensure a pleasant experience for all visitors to the area. Vietnam’s Ministry of Labor, Invalids, and Social Affairs announced that civil servants will enjoy a four-day break for the National Day celebrations this year, from August 31 to September 3. The walking area surrounding Hoan Kiem Lake and its neighboring downtown locations has become a cultural hub and a defining feature of Hanoi since 1997. Spanning over 25 streets and alleys in the Old Quarter, this pedestrian zone is closed to traffic from Friday night until the stroke of midnight on Sunday. ...

Exciting Race in Ninh Hung Commune, Khanh Hoa Province The race held in Ninh Hung Commune, Ninh Hoa Town, Khanh Hoa Province has generated great excitement among both locals and tourists. The competition featured six teams, each consisting of two men and one woman, racing on cow carts along a 1.1-kilometer racetrack that winds through picturesque rice fields and local roads in Tan Hung Hamlet, Ninh Hung Commune. During the race, the participants were required to load the large straw rolls onto their cow carts. These rolls had been prepared by the organizer and were provided along the way. Although most of the cows participating in the race had not previously competed together, they all exhibited a high level of energy. The judges also marked the decoration of cow carts so some cows were decorated with flowers. Photo : Tran Hoai / Tuoi Tre The team from Tan Hung Hamlet emerged victorious in the race by completing it in the shortest time and collecting the highest numb...

The Vietnam-South Korea Food and Culture Festival 2023 will take place on Tran Nhan Tong pedestrian street, located in front of Thong Nhat Park in Hanoi. The event is scheduled to occur on August 26-27. The event will comprise of various exhilarating activities including the “Cultural Colors of Vietnam-Korea” talent contest, a magnificent flower flashmob led by Jisoo from BlackPink and a captivating performance to the song “See Tinh” by renowned singer Hoang Thuy Linh. Furthermore, attendees will have the opportunity to witness a splendid Vietnam-South Korea children’s fashion show and indulge in a delectable Vietnamese-Korean culinary demonstration.  Seokguram Grotto, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, will be featured at the festival. The festival is dedicated to celebrating the rich and vibrant cultures and enchanting destinations of South Korea, Vietnam, and Hanoi. Its goal is to not only showcase the uniqueness of these nations, but also foster increased cooper...

Vietnamese rice and cereals exports to Singapore witness a high growth rate. Photo: VOV Two-way trade turnover reached roughly SGD16.8 billion in the first seven months of this year, a fall of 9.41% on-year, according to the Vietnam Trade Office in Singapore. The country has mainly exported machinery, equipment, mobile phones, components, and spare parts, along with glass and glass-based products to the city-island nation, VOV reported. Most notably, rice and cereals exports recorded a high growth rate compared to recent months. Meanwhile, exports of oil and gas, as well as petroleum products, optical machines, measuring instruments, and medical equipment, all endured a sharp decrease. Furthermore, 13 out of 21 import groups from Singapore to Vietnam enjoyed positive growth, including machinery, equipment, tools, spare parts, computers, plastic and plastic products, paper and paper products, tobacco, and alternative tobacco products. Manufacturing electrical app...

Grand Opening of Ngan Thong Glass Bridge in Da Lat The Ngan Thong glass bridge, a remarkable feat of engineering, is now open to the public in Da Lat. After four years of meticulous construction, this awe-inspiring bridge connects two popular tourist destinations: Thung Lung Tinh Yeu, also known as the Valley of Love, and Mong Mo Hill. As the first-ever glass bridge in the Central Highlands region, the Ngan Thong bridge is a testament to human ingenuity and architectural advancement. Visitors can now experience the thrill of walking on transparent glass while enjoying stunning panoramic views of the surrounding natural beauty. The Ngan Thong glass bridge promises to be a remarkable addition to Da Lat’s tourism landscape, attracting locals and tourists alike. Don’t miss the opportunity to visit this extraordinary attraction and create unforgettable memories in the heart of Vietnam’s Central Highlands. According to Dang Van Thanh, the Chairman of Thanh Thanh Cong (TTC) Group, a pro...

Vietnam News Today (Aug. 25) notable headlines Vietnam and UK examine UKVFTA trade pact efficiency Foreign retail distributors choose Vietnam as a strategic location Public bicycle-sharing service debuts in Hanoi About 410,000 passengers are expected at Noi Bai airport during the National Day holidays Vietnam’s new passport design with ‘place of birth’ receives positive global response PM Lee’s visit significant to Vietnam-Singapore ties in both present, future: Expert Tens of thousands of international tourists arrive on cruises Ho Chi Minh City to host third international music festival Vietnam remains a bright spot for FDI attraction Vietnam and the UK hold the second meeting of the trade committee on the UK – Vietnam free trade agreement to examine the efficiency of the trade pact. (Photo: congthuong.vn) Vietnam and UK examine UKVFTA trade pact efficiency Vietnam and the UK reviewed the efficiency of their free trade agreement (UKVFTA) since its enfo...

Vo Hong Phuc speaks at the event. Photo: VNN 50th anniversary of Vietnam-Japan diplomatic relations The book “Our story” is attached with the logo to celebrate the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and Japan, which is of great significance in the relationship between the two countries and with Vo Hong Phuc particularly. Phuc was awarded the “The Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Star” by the Japanese Government in 2012. Attending the ceremony was the Vietnamese Ambassador to Japan alongside former Japanese ambassadors to Vietnam, parliamentarians, businessmen, and representatives of Japanese organizations. Phuc started writing the book when the Covid-19 pandemic hit, when many areas in Hanoi were blocked and isolated. The book has several chapters on the relationship between the two countries since the beginning of the post-Reunification period, the meetings of state leaders, especially Japan’s contribution to the resumption of ODA (Offic...

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh meets Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on the sidelines of the G7 Hiroshima Summit, Japan, in May 2023. Photo: VGP On the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the diplomatic relations between Vietnam and Canada (August 21, 1973-August 21, 2023), Vietnamese Ambassador to Canada Pham Vinh Quang highlighted the achievements of the relationship between the two countries as well as the future cooperation prospects. Comprehensive cooperation in all fields According to Ambassador Pham Vinh Quang, Vietnam and Canada have long-standing ties. The late Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau once supported the movement against the war in Vietnam and established diplomatic relations with Vietnam. Over the past fifty years, the two countries have developed sustainable relations and achieved significant milestones. In 2017, they upgraded their relationship to a comprehensive partnership, collaborating in various fields. In the political and diplomatic sphe...

Truong Thi Luan (91 years old) instructs her granddaughter how to make fish sauce according to the traditional method. Photo: Nguyen Hong Profession of making fish sauce From Tam Ky city to Tam Thanh, visitors can explore the renowned mural village – Tam Thanh mural village, Hoa Trung village, Tam Thanh commune, situated approximately 7 kilometers from Tam Ky city in Quang Nam. The village is positioned at the border of the sea on one side and the Truong Giang river on the other. In addition to being a tourist attraction, this traditional fish-making village offers visitors an opportunity to experience the process of making, processing, and producing fish sauce for Quang Nam, Da Nang, and some northern localities. Using fresh anchovies caught in the waters of Tam Thanh and the traditional stirring method, Ngoc Lan production facility owned by Le Thi Ngoc Tam, who comes from the renowned Tam Ap fish sauce village in Tam Thanh commune, creates pure, delicious, and charact...

Jayoung, a recent graduate from the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi, ventured to Vietnam on her own to study Vietnamese. Born in 1996 in Gyeryong city, South Korea, Jayoung shared in an interview with Tien Phong newspaper that her time in Vietnam not only allowed her to complete her studies but also taught her valuable lessons about kindness, friendship, and overcoming language and cultural barriers. Kwon Jayoung shines on her university graduation day. Photo provided by Kwon Jayoung Dr. Nguyen Van Dap, lecturer at the Department of International Studies and Jayoung’s class teacher, praised her as an intelligent and energetic student who received the school’s scholarship for two semesters, making her the first foreign student to achieve this accomplishment in over 25 years of the faculty’s existence. Dr. Dap added that Jayoung graduated on time in early August 2023 with good grades despite her modest proficiency in Vietnam...