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Don’t miss these 3 must-visit places near Ho Chi Minh City this Tet

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Tay Ninh Province is a charming destination for visitors from neighboring Ho Chi Minh City during the seven-day-long festival. Housing various tourist sites such as Ba Den Mountain, Dau Tieng Lake, and Ma Thien Lanh Valley, this province offers a diverse range of attractions. One of the highlights of a trip to Tay Ninh is conquering the tallest peak in Vietnam’s southern region, Ba Den Mountain, which stands at 986 meters above sea level. Apart from its natural beauty, the province is also renowned for its sacred pagodas and temples, attracting throngs of pilgrims. During the spring festival, which takes place on the fourth day of the first lunar month, visitors to Tay Ninh can enjoy the vibrant atmosphere of the Ba Den Mountain tourist area. The festival features art performances and fireworks displays, creating a festive atmosphere for all attendees. Another must-visit place near Ho Chi Minh City is Vung Tau City in Ba Ria Vung Tau Province. Known for its mild climate, Vung Tau is...

Vietnam News Update (Feb. 16): National Data Strategy for 2030 Given the Green Light

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Vietnam news Feb. 16 notable headlines National Data Strategy towards 2030 approved State President launches New Year tree planting festival in Tuyen Quang PM visits Hai Duong’s agricultural production models National council for science, technology, and innovation established Vietnam acts to cushion climate change and food insecurity impact Vietnam to deploy national strategy on semiconductors in 2024 Vietnam’s export turnover in January highest in almost two years Ha Long Bay to host Clipper 2023-24 Round the World Yacht Race Cruise liner Celebrity Solstice brings foreign visitors to Nha Trang Petrol prices rise by over 700 VND per litre Minister of Information and Communications Nguyen Manh Hung speaks to FPT leaders and staff during a visit to the corporation on February 15. (Photo: PANO) Vietnam to deploy national strategy on semiconductors in 2024 Vietnam will implement a national strategy for semiconductor industry development in 2024 to make it a k...

Philippe Troussier – new head coach of Vietnam football team

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Cu Chi Tunnels proposed for UNESCO World Heritage Site recognition

Information on the plans was released on February 9 by Lam Ngo Hoang Anh, chief of office of the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Culture and Sports.  The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism is scheduled to send the document to the Ministry of National Defense, the National Commission for UNESCO, and the National Council of Cultural Heritage, asking for opinions on a summary report of the scientific dossier of the Cu Chi Tunnels. The dossier is expected to be submitted to UNESCO in order to introduce the relic site into the list of proposed World Heritage records. As part of the next phase, Ho Chi Minh City will co-ordinate with the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism to report to the Prime Minister for permission to work alongside the National Committee of UNESCO to register with the UNESCO World Heritage Center, aiming to put the historical site into the list moving forward. Cu Chi Tunnels is a network of underground defense tunnels built by locals and resista...

Vietnam Welcomed Over 800,000 International Visitors in January

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According to statistics, tourism revenue in January 2023 is estimated at VND 2.2 trillion, an increase of 113.4% over the same period last year. Some localities witnessed a strong rise such as Hai Phong (541.5%), Da Nang (387.1%), Tien Giang (380.2%), Lao Cai (196.3%), Hanoi (113.8%), Ho Chi Minh City (98.7%)… In January 2023, monthly passenger transport is estimated at 341.7 million passengers, experiencing an increase of 11.9% over the previous month and 34.7% over the same period last year. The domestic and international tourism market promises to be vibrant in 2023. (Photo: The Saigon Times) Monthly freight forwarding is estimated at 202.8 million tons of goods, which increased 5.4% over the previous month and 16.2% over the same period last year. In 2023, Vietnam’s tourism industry sets a goal of welcoming 110 million tourists, of which about 8 million are international visitors, and about 102 million are domestic tourists. Total revenue from tourists is expected ...

First joint Hungary-Vietnam romance film debuts

The film tells the parallel romantic story of two lovers from the 1970s and the present day, with the events of the past potentially having a major impact on today. Supported by the National Film Institute of Hungary,  Flower of the Apple Tree is a film co-written by directors Dóra Szűcs of Hungary and Dang Thanh Binh of Vietnam. The film stars both Hungarian and Vietnamese actors and actresses, including Jázmin Juhász, Tamás Dunai, Katalin Takács, Dániel Le Viet Tung, Bold Khan, Annamária Berta Hámi, and Péter Kálloy Molnár. Speaking at the screening on February 8, Vietnamese Ambassador to Hungary Nguyen Thi Bich Thao praised the film crew and relevant competent agencies of both nations for their efforts to allow the film to be introduced to the public after five years, overcoming difficulties caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Vietnam and Hungary have cooperated in various fields for 73 years, including the upgrade of their ties to a comprehe...