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In a courageous legal battle, Tran To Nga, a former reporter from what was once French Indochina, took on 14 agrochemical companies, accusing them of causing severe harm to herself and others by selling Agent Orange to the American military. The herbicide was infamously used during the Vietnam War with devastating consequences. Nga’s initial case, filed in 2021, was dismissed by a French court, ruling that the companies enjoyed legal immunity as they worked for a sovereign government. The Paris Court of Appeal upheld this decision, citing the companies’ immunity status as a barrier to Nga’s demands. Undeterred, the 82-year-old veteran journalist, who has lived in France for 30 years, plans to take her fight to France’s highest appeals court. Her health issues, including Type 2 diabetes and a rare insulin allergy, as well as the loss of her daughter to a heart malformation, are all attributed by Nga to her exposure to Agent Orange. The use of Agent Orange in Vietnam, Laos, and Cambod...

In an exciting match, Do Le Van Chi (14) and Do Le Van Linh (13), siblings from Vietnam’s Central Highlands, clinched the top spot in the U.S. Open Table Tennis Championships. They beat the U.S. duo, Emily Quan (17) and Abigail Yu (12), with a close score of 3-2. The talented Vietnamese pair are no strangers to success, having previously won championships in the women’s doubles and team events at the 2023 National Youth Tournament in their home country. Their opponents, Emily and Abigail, are also accomplished athletes, with Emily claiming bronze in the U17 and U19 girls’ singles at the National level, and Abigail taking home three gold medals in the U11 category at the Pan American Youth Championships. Earlier in the week, Van Chi and Van Linh had to settle for silver in the U15 girls’ doubles, falling just short against another American pair, Mandy Yu and Abigail Yu. The Vietnamese siblings, along with their fellow top players from Vietnam, participated in the prestigious U.S. Ope...

Vietnam and the Philippines played out a thrilling 1-1 draw in their Group B encounter at the 2024 ASEAN Championship. With this result, Vietnam maintained their lead at the top of the group with seven points. Indonesia and Myanmar are hot on their heels, tied for second place with four points each, setting up an exciting conclusion to the group stage. The Philippines, sitting in fourth place with three points, are still in contention, while Laos have been eliminated. It was a dramatic game that saw Vietnam equalize in the dying moments. The Vietnamese side fielded an unfamiliar lineup and struggled to impose themselves on the game. An early penalty appeal was turned down after a VAR review, and Vietnam found themselves in a stalemate, lacking fluidity and coordination. Intense battle: Vietnamese (red jersey) and Philippine players vie for the ball. Photo: Huu Tan Their attempts on goal came from difficult positions, failing to trouble the Philippine defense. A surpri...

Chairman of the municipal People’s Committee, Phan Van Mai, conveyed a powerful message in a recent notice regarding the transformation of parks and pedestrian spaces in downtown District 1. Mai emphasized the municipal government’s vision to create a vibrant and iconic space in front of Ben Thanh Market, a long-standing commercial and tourist hub in the city. In this ambitious plan, Mai entrusted the chairman of the District 1 administration, Le Duc Thanh, with the task of coordinating with relevant agencies to propose an innovative optimization plan for the area. Mai’s vision is to develop this space into a bustling center, akin to Times Square in New York City, that becomes a famous commercial intersection, a must-visit tourist destination, and a vibrant entertainment hub. The area in front of the market will undergo a remarkable transformation into a travel, cultural, and culinary hotspot, showcasing and promoting the unique identity of the city. The municipal administration, ...

New opportunities arise from the visit US Commercial Counselor to Vietnam, Lynne Gadkowski, mentioned that the establishment of the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership has opened up new opportunities for cooperation between Vietnam and the US in education, clean energy, science, and technology, aiming to build an innovative economy and elevate Vietnam’s position in the global supply chain. The US is currently a comprehensive strategic partner, supporting Vietnam in achieving these goals. Vietnam is undergoing significant changes and the US is ready to accompany them in this process. “I want to emphasize the importance of the investment environment in Vietnam. In addition to attractive factors such as land, incentives, and skilled labor, access to green technology and clean, green energy is also crucial”, said US Commercial Counselor Lynne Gadkowski. Recalling her visit to a medical and aviation equipment manufacturing company in Ho Chi Minh City last October, Lynne shared her im...

While Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City are the largest cities in Vietnam, the central region offers unique experiences that cannot be found elsewhere. Digital nomads from Vancouver often visit Da Nang, located in central Vietnam, during the winter season. This is not surprising given the city’s attractions and amenities. Many travelers prefer to visit Vietnam between March and April, as the rainfall is less frequent and the temperatures are milder during this time of the year. Vietnam has a number of popular sightseeing spots that should not be missed. In Hanoi, visitors can immerse themselves in the city’s rich art scene, explore historic temples, and indulge in local street food. The city also offers a mix of experiences, with plenty of opportunities to learn about the culture or enjoy a relaxing drink at a rooftop bar or a laid-back backpacker bar. Ha Long Bay is one of the most famous tourist attractions in Vietnam. The bay features over 1,500 islands and islets, with towering limesto...

The author stated that the first day of his trip saw him visit the Old Compass Café at 10 a.m. for Vietnamese coffee and banh mi op la, a hearty local dish combining a warm baguette with fried eggs and pate which all guests should sample.  Tourists should spend time travelling the southern city by motorbike or taxi, or pay a visit to the War Remnants Museum and the Reunification Palace which are both popular destinations among foreign visitors. Famous places for foodies are also mentioned on Atkinson’s first day, including sampling vegetarian food for lunch at Vegetarian Cafe & Restaurant, drinking craft beer at the Heart of Darkness brewery, and tasting the cuisine of northern Vietnam at Quan Bui bistro. The second day of his trip saw the writer suggest that tourists seek out Ho Chi Minh City’s most interesting cafe scene amid a raffish 1960s apartment block which is situated along the pedestrians-only Nguyen Hue Boulevard. Exploring the Jade Emperor Pagoda, a site wh...

Dinh Thi Hang, chairwoman of Son Mau Commune Women’s Union, is this woman. She helped locals fight against alcohol “ghost” in Dak Pao mountainous village. Village of alcoholics The path from the heart of Son Mau Commune to Dak Pao Village is as charming as a painting in the cool weather. Hills stretch to the horizon while local farmers are in the fields. Dak Pao is home to Ca Dong ethnic people. Hang said that several years ago, it was common to see drunken men lying next to their motorbikes on the streets in Dak Pao.  “Ca Dong people often drink, but in Dak Pao, they drink too much. They drink until they get drunk and fall. “Their health may not be good enough to work with the drinking habit. The number of alcoholic men was higher than the number of working men,” said Hang. Of course, the poverty in the village was the result of drinking. Figures showed this fact. The village had 50 households but half of them were poor. Every home had alcoholics. In some families, ...

The first one is in Bang Ca Commune, Hoanh Bo District. At nearly 500 meters above sea level, five large rocks are stacked on top of each other. They protrude from the mountainside, creating a fantastic picture. The craggy cliff has so far inspired tourists to explore. The second overlapping cliff is in Binh Khe Commune, Uong Bi City. This cliff is located in the Ngoa Van relic site, where sacred vestiges of Buddhist King Tran Nhan Tong are kept. Visitors have to go trekking and cross the forest for more than three kilometers to enjoy the scenic view of the cliff. The natural scenic view of the mountain A tourist enjoys the view from the top of the mountain An adventurer stands on the craggy cliff to take photos The ideal viewpoint on the mountain The post Amazing overlapping cliffs in Quang Ninh appeared first on Vietexplorer.com . View more from VietExplorer: Lotus flowers in full bloom in Quang Tri province Ninh Thuan farmers face s...

Vietnam attracted a total of $27.72 billion in FDI as of December 20. Photo: VNA The country’s market overall attractiveness can be put down to the Government’s support for the startup ecosystem, which is anticipated to continue to move forward in 2023, VOV reported. Most notably, investment funds have committed to injecting capital into Vietnamese innovative startups , with this figure gradually increasing from US$425 million in 2019 to US$815 million in 2020. The committed capital in the 2020 – 2022 period reached nearly US$2 billion, whilst the growth momentum is expected to be maintained into 2023. Vinnie Lauria, founder and CEO of Golden Gate Ventures, noted Vietnam has become a bright spot for attracting investment thanks to the country’s political stability, young and highly-qualified workforce, developed infrastructure, digital skills, and innovation capability. The country has developed into an attractive destination for high-quality FDI inflows, with large in...