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The Stormy Skies of Vietnam: When Lightning Strikes the North

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The Northern region, including coastal provinces such as Quang Ninh and Hai Phong, is bracing for heavy rain and strong winds as it continues to be impacted by Storm No. 2. Rainfall is expected to be widespread, with some areas receiving up to 300mm of rain. Winds will gust up to level 9, and daytime temperatures will range from 26-30°C, dropping to 24-26°C at night. Residents should be cautious of potential flash floods and landslides in high mountain areas. The Central Region, including provinces like Thanh Hoa and Thua Thien Hue, will experience moderate to heavy rain and thunderstorms tomorrow. The Central region will also experience the impact of the storm, with provinces from Thanh Hoa to Thua Thien Hue bearing the brunt. Showers and thunderstorms are expected, with rainfall ranging from 100-150mm, and exceeding 200mm in some areas. Winds will gust up to level 8, and daytime temperatures will be between 28-32°C, with nighttime temperatures of 25-27°C. Provinces in t...

Key Events in the Vietnam-Vatican Relationship

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Overwhelming Turnout for Vietnam-Cuba Children’s Painting Competition

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The painting contest “Vietnam – Cuba children in solidarity” was launched by the Central Committee of the Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union and took place from June 1 to August 1. Children from provinces and cities across the country actively participated in the contest, completing their works to prepare for the competition. Ba Ria Vung Tau The Children’s House of Ba Ria – Vung Tau province recently organized a drawing contest titled “Children’s Colors in 2023” to select the 60 best paintings to be sent to the central drawing contest “Vietnam – Cuba children in solidarity”. “ . The painting with bright colors was created by the children of Vung Tau city. Photo: Ba Ria – Vung Tau Urban Center The contest had the participation of 300 primary and secondary school students from 7 districts, towns, and cities in the province. Each contestant was given 150 minutes to create an A3-size picture using their preferred medium such as pencil, gouache, crayon, oil paint, watercolor,...

17 Enchanting Places Around the World – Cua Van Fishing Village

According to a travel article, Cua Van fishing village is ranked seventh among 17 locations worldwide. Cua Van is a picturesque fishing village located in Ha Long Bay that can only be accessed by boat. It is one of the largest floating fishing villages in the world, with residents living in beautiful houses on rafts. The village even has a school. Cua Van is home to more than 170 households who primarily rely on fishing for their livelihoods. In 2017, it was recognized as one of the top 30 travel destinations globally by readers of Travel + Leisure magazine. In 2015, Huffington Post named Cua Van one of the world’s most charming small towns. The top spot on Bright Side’s fairy-tale places list goes to the Kaliningrad fishing village in Russia. It is described as an ethnographic, trading, and craft center. Other notable villages in the top 5 include San Gimignano in Italy, Gásadalur in Denmark, Reine in Norway, and Bibury in Britain. Cua Van fishing village takes the seventh pos...

Commemorating 1,000 Years of Hanoi’s Pledge Ritual

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At the heart of Dong Co Temple’s courtyard, located in Hanoi’s Tay Ho District, an incense burner emanated a sacred flame. Visitors assembled amidst an atmosphere of reverence, uniting their voices to solemnly recite the following oath: “May all those who betray their filial duties and show disloyalty be brought to divine justice.” The Loyalty Oath Festival of Dong Co Temple is a significant event that has been celebrated in the capital for nearly 1,000 years. This festival holds great historical and cultural significance, and as a result, it has been acknowledged as a national intangible cultural heritage. The festival serves as a unique platform for former mandarins and current Party members to publicly pledge their allegiance to the nation. Additionally, it offers an occasion for individuals to express their gratitude towards their ancestors and pray for the well-being and prosperity of the nation. The Dong Co Temple is situated on Thuy Khue Street, approximately 300 meters awa...

Role of Person-to-Person Diplomacy in Eliminating Poverty and Advancing Socioeconomic Growth

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In the first six months of 2023, Quang Nam received 44 aid grants with a total value of VND 100 billion, representing an increase of 17 grants compared to 2022. This information was presented by Tran Anh Tuan, Vice Chairman of the Quang Nam People’s Committee, and President of Quang Nam Union of Friendship Organizations at the 2023 National Conference on People-to-people Diplomacy held in Binh Dinh. Tran Anh Tuan also highlighted the active and flexible advocacy methods, well-organized aid mobilization activities, and successful implementation of projects/non-projects by the Quang Nam Union of Friendship Organizations to meet the set requirements. World Vision Vietnam supports people in Ca Lai village, Ca Dy commune, Nam Giang district, Quang Nam province to access clean water. (Photo: World Vision Vietnam) “Currently, the Quang Nam Union of Friendship Organizations is continuing to apply for approval of programs, projects/non-projects of foreign NGOs committed to spons...

Vietnam and Italy Strengthen Strategic Ties

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President Vo Van Thuong. Photo: VNA At the invitation of President of the Italian Republic Sergio Mattarella, President Vo Van Thuong and his wife will pay a State visit to the Republic of Italy. The visit will contribute to bringing the strategic partnership between Vietnam and Italy to a new height. Political-diplomatic relations are consolidated Since Vietnam and Italy established diplomatic relations on March 23, 1973, political relations between the two countries have been consolidated. President Giorgio Napolitano welcomed Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong for a State visit to the Italian Republic (January 21, 2013). During this visit, the two sides signed a joint statement establishing the strategic partnership between Vietnam and Italy. Photo: VNA Especially, since establishing the strategic partnership in January 2013, the two countries promoted practical and effective cooperation in all fields including politics, diplomacy, economy, science,...

Foreigners’ Affection for Hanoi: A Love Story

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“For the Love of Hanoi” by Martin Rama, an economist at the World Bank, is set to be released on July 29, 2023. This book is the 9th installment in the “Hanoi, the Street and the People” series published by Vietnam Media and Books Co., Ltd (Tri Thuc Trebooks). The book “For the Love of Hanoi” will be released on July 29. Photo: The Hanoi Times The book consists of 45 articles divided into five chapters: Hanoi is Special, What is Heritage?, Preservation Campaigns, The Bui Chu Saga, and A Project for Hanoi. “For the Love of Hanoi” documents the author’s journey to protect and develop the precious characteristics of Hanoi. It not only showcases his passion but also his clear vision to foster Her prosperity while preserving Her unique identity. By choosing the young poet Nguyen Bang Ngoc as his translator and the young artist Dang Viet Loc as the illustrator for the book, Martin Rama possibly aimed to convey his enthusiasm through different “languages”: economy, emotion...