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The ongoing exhibition, “ Tet Ty : A Celebration of the Snake,” offers a captivating exploration of this majestic creature’s symbolism and significance in Vietnamese culture. Running until January 3 at the Vietnam Fine Arts Museum, the exhibition features 80 diverse artworks by the talented G39 group, a fitting tribute to welcome the new year. The Tet Ty art exhibition showcases a diverse range of artworks, creating a vibrant and captivating space. This exhibition is a celebration of the snake, a powerful symbol of wisdom and renewal, as well as a fond farewell to the passing year. Showcasing the works of 16 renowned artists, including Binh Nhi, Vuong Linh, and Le Thiet Cuong, the annual event presents a unique perspective on this fascinating creature. The artworks on display are a testament to the artists’ mastery of various media, including oil, gouache, do paper, and acrylic, as well as sculpture and ceramics from Huong Canh and Bat Trang. While some pieces, such a...

Despite the chilly weather, the festive cheer of Christmas warmed the streets of Hanoi as residents headed out to celebrate and enjoy the holiday spirit. Hanoi’s youth capture memories on Hang Ma Street, capturing the essence of Christmas Eve in the Hoan Kiem District. Photo: Hong Quang / Tuoi Tre As the clock struck 5:30 pm, the Hoan Kiem District transformed into a bustling hub of activity, with vibrant lights and festive decorations illuminating the area. Among the crowd was Robert R. Besner, a Canadian tourist, who shared his delight in experiencing the wonderful Christmas atmosphere that Hanoi had to offer. Besner, along with his wife and their three children, embarked on a 14-day journey through Vietnam. Their itinerary included exploring the picturesque Ha Long Bay in Quang Ninh Province and the enchanting town of Sa Pa in Lao Cai Province, with their journey commencing on Wednesday. The family plans to return to Hanoi to ring in the 2025 New Year, joining the ci...

Hanoi invites locals and tourists alike to immerse themselves in the vibrant Spring Flower Markets, offering a unique blend of shopping, cultural exploration, and entertainment from January 8 to 28, 2025. It’s a joyous celebration not to be missed! Hanoians and visitors flock to the Spring Flower Market, not just for the diverse flora and unique decorations but also to immerse themselves in the festive atmosphere that comes only once a year. Capture the essence of Hanoi’s cultural heritage through this vibrant market experience. Photo: Rosie Nguyen The Hanoi People’s Committee has planned a colorful spectacle with flower markets sprouting across the capital, showcasing an array of vibrant flowers, traditional crafts, and more. It’s a celebration of nature and Vietnamese culture rolled into one, and it’s all taking place in the heart of this historic city. Stroll along the charming streets of Hang Luoc, Hang Ma, Hang Khoai, Hang Ruoi, and Phung Hung Mural Street in the ...

About 2,000 electronic wheelchairs called Etic Tribike, developed and manufactured by Tich, are in use in more than 20 provinces in Vietnam. This electronic vehicle helps many paralyzed people move and work to make their lives comfortable and convenient. Inspired by a chicken Despite being confined to a wheelchair for a dozen years, Tich runs the Etic Tribike mechanic workshop as a director at Hoa Binh Provincial Disabled Limited Company in Tan Thinh Ward, Hoa Binh City.  Before the unfortunate accident in 2007 that left him paralyzed due to a spinal cord injury, Tich worked for seven years at a company in Hoa Binh, a northern mountainous province located only about 76 kilometers from Hanoi to the northwest. Due to the accident, Tich had to abandon his plan to get married and quit his job despite a possible promotion. He later laid down at the house for three consecutive years, with many parts of his body ulcerated. However, thanks to an unknown miracle, he later ...

September 2 marks the historic day President Ho Chi Minh declared in a speech in Hanoi Vietnam’s independence from Japan and France. Ngày Quốc Khánh, as it’s called in Vietnamese, was a bold move to make in 1945 as politically a lot was still going on in the background regarding Vietnam’s future. The speech itself was not just a declaration of independence but also a powerful warning to the French that Vietnam would not tolerate occupation by anyone. He had identified the wish of most Vietnamese – to be unified as a whole nation –and was able to propel that feeling into a national drive, finally achieved in 1975. These days, President Ho Chi Minh is regarded as one of the most influential statesmen of the 20th century inspiring many other nations to battle against colonialism. Every citizen knows this history very well, studied seriously in school and marked in posters and banners. Yet it’s not so serious a time. The majority of the Vietnamese I’ve met over the 14 years I’ve lived...

Oleg Vladimirovich Deripaska, founder of aluminum giant RUSAL, and Russia’s largest automaker GAZ Group. Photo: VNA Vietnam and Russia boast huge potential for cooperation in economy, trade, and investment, and the two countries should take collaboration as a main priority in the bilateral relations, VNA cited a Russian industrialist. Oleg Vladimirovich Deripaska, the founder of aluminum giant RUSAL, and Russia’s largest automaker GAZ Group said over the past 15 years, two-way trade has grown stably, hitting a record high of 25.9% last year. He stressed that to maximize the potential, the two countries need to perfect common legal frameworks and implementation mechanisms, develop networks of logistics and infrastructure, with new sea routes, streamline customs procedures and resume direct air routes. The two countries should consider forming a single payment platform and use their currencies in payments to ease damage to exporters and importers, Deripaska proposed. He ...

British celebrity chef, Gordon Ramsay certainly has a taste for pho, bun cha, banh mi, and other Viet dishes. Recently, he said Vietnam is in the top three countries to visit for the best food. During a trip to Seoul, the 56-year-old celebrity chef stopped by his new pizza restaurant in the city, Gordon Ramsay Street Pizza, to speak with Korean YouTuber Cho Seung-yeon about the poor reputation of food, the obsession with celebrity chefs and what good food means to him. Via youtube.com Recently, while on a trip to Seoul to visit his new pizza restaurant, Street Pizza, Gordon Ramsay stopped to chat with YouTuber Cho Seung-yeon. In an interview titled “Gordon Ramsay on UK Food’s Terrible Reputation,” the two discussed food in the UK and the reputation of British foods, as well as discussing the best places in the world for eating out. During the interview the Korean YouTuber asked Ramsay, “Where would you say is the number one foodie destination?” After pondering the ques...

An overviews of the Party Central Committee conference. Minh will also no longer hold position as member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of Vietnam. The decisions were made at an extraordinary meeting of the Party Central Committee in Hanoi on December 30. The Party Central Committee also gave opinions on two candidates so that the Political Bureau would introduce them to the National Assembly for ratification to work as Deputy PMs for the 2021-2026. The government for the 2021-2026 tenure has four Deputy PMs, namely Pham Binh Minh, Le Minh Khai, Vu Duc Dam and Le Van Thanh. With the December 30 decisions, the government now has only two Deputy PMs who are members of the Party Central Committee. The National Assembly is scheduled to hold an extraordinary session in Hanoi on January 5, 2023 to examine several urgent issues, including personnel. VOV VOV The post Two Deputy PMs No Longer Party Central Committee Members appeared first on Vietexp...

US Ambassador Marc Knapper chats with visually impaired students at a Vietnam and Friends English class. Source: US embassy in Vietnam “My first year as Ambassador has been busy. Let’s look back at the amazing achievements our two countries have accomplished in 2022.” In the video looking back at the achievements of the Vietnam-US bilateral relationship before the new year, US Ambassador Marc Knapper said that the excellent cooperation results in many fields are proof that the US and Vietnam are working together strategically to solve the most pressing issues. Ambassador Marc Knapper said that the first year of his term in Vietnam was a busy year. The US and Vietnam have achieved many great achievements in 2022. The two sides have organized many meetings and effective exchanges between leaders and high-level delegations. In May, Vietnam became one of 14 founding members of the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF). The US looks forward to Vietnam’s con...