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Hanoi’s August Revolution Square resonated with the timeless tunes of the legendary Swedish band ABBA during a captivating one-and-a-half-hour concert on October 12. The music band “Arrival from Sweden” took the stage, performing ABBA’s immortal songs and transporting the audience back in time to the glorious days of disco. The lively set list included iconic songs such as “Gimme! Gimme! Gimme!,” “Money, Money, Money,” “Fernando,” and, of course, the unforgettable “Mamma Mia.” Swedish singers dazzled the audience in traditional Vietnamese áo dài. Photo: Swedish Embassy in Vietnam One of the concert’s most memorable moments came when foreign singers took to the stage in elegant áo dài to perform ABBA’s classic “Dancing Queen,” accompanied by a performance from the Vietnam Ao Dai Heritage Club. The audience, particularly the youth of Hanoi, enthusiastically applauded and cheered throughout the performance. Local musician Giang Son shared her excitement, stating that ABBA...

Organizers decided to double the servings to accommodate the influx of festival-goers. The Vietnam Pho Festival 2024 commenced in Seoul on Saturday, introducing culinary enthusiasts to the unique flavors of Vietnam’s iconic national dish. The festival is a collaborative effort between the Embassy of Vietnam in South Korea, Tuoi Tre (Youth) newspaper, and Saigontourist Group, under the guidance of the Vietnamese Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the People’s Committee of Ho Chi Minh City. On Sunday morning, a large crowd gathered at Pie Factory, 441 Gwangnaru-ro, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul, eager to indulge in the symbolic Vietnamese pho . Vendors at the Vietnam ‘Pho’ Festival 2024 in Seoul increased their servings to match the surge in visitors on the event’s second day, October 6, 2024. Huynh Nhu, a Vietnamese student in South Korea, shared that she returned to the festival on Sunday after an enjoyable experience the day before. “The Vietnam Pho Festival 2024 is a special ev...

On October 9, the Dak Lak People’s Committee met with a delegation from CARE International in Vietnam to discuss the implementation of two projects, “She Thrives” and “She Feeds the World.” These projects aim to benefit over 3,000 women and a total of 6,000 people in ethnic minority areas. Vice Chairman of the Provincial People’s Committee, Nguyen Thien Van, praised CARE and its partners for their support in the development of Dak Lak. He expressed the need for continued cooperation and assistance from international organizations, sponsors, and NGOs to address the challenges faced by the province. The meeting concluded with hopes for future support from CARE and its partners to improve production value, modernize infrastructure, and adapt to climate change, as well as connect product consumption markets in a sustainable way to increase income for the people of Dak Lak. During the reception, Le Kim Dung, Director of CARE International in Vietnam, expressed her appreciation to ...

According to Tien Phong (Vanguard) newspaper, the cost of a standard meal provided to the team of eight athletes is VND800,000 (US$33). However, the meal consists exclusively of fried tofu, braised basa fish, fried spring rolls, boiled vegetables, and tomato soup. According to the athletes who spoke to Tien Phong, they often had to purchase additional food themselves to supplement the insufficient portions provided, in order to maintain their energy levels for training. Upon the receipt of their allowances, a portion of it had to be allocated to their coaches. Following the report, the SAV has initiated investigations to validate and obtain further clarification on the information provided in the news coverage. As part of this process, they conducted organized meetings with relevant agencies. After a meeting held on Tuesday, the officials of the Sports Administration of Viet Nam (SAV) have made an important announcement regarding the relocation of the national youth table tennis t...

Vietnam News Today – Notable Headlines (October 13) Royal Australian Navy warship HMAS Toowoomba is currently visiting Ho Chi Minh City. Vietnam, India hold immense potential for trade expansion: Diplomat Vietnam continues to outperform other Southeast Asian countries in attracting foreign direct investment (FDI). The country has established itself as a preferred destination for international investors due to its strong economic growth, business-friendly policies, and strategic location. With a population of over 95 million people, Vietnam offers a large consumer market and a skilled labor force. The country’s robust infrastructure, improved logistics, and stable political environment also contribute to its attractiveness to foreign investors. In recent years, Vietnam has seen a significant increase in FDI inflows, with sectors such as manufacturing, services, and real estate receiving a substantial amount of investment. The government has implemented various measures to ...

The event was organized by the Vietnam-France Friendship Association in Hanoi on September 23 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of bilateral diplomatic ties and the 10th anniversary of the establishment of the bilateral strategic partnership. Vice President of the association, Nguyen Thai Dung, stated that the forum provided an opportunity for businesses to explore potential tourism in both Vietnam and France, as well as exchange tourism products. Obstacles to tourism development were also discussed, with the aim of helping the two countries develop policies to improve the situation and promote tourism cooperation, according to Dung. Le Ba Dung, Vice Chairman of the Hanoi Tourism Association, highlighted that Vietnam and Hanoi in particular have become a popular destination for French tourists. He suggested enhancing cooperation between travel partners and airlines to fully leverage the potential and advantages in this regard. Le Thuy Nhung, a representative from Vietravel...