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Chairman of the Party Central Committee’s Commission for Foreign Affairs Le Hoai Trung shakes hand with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken. Source: U.S. Department of State Vietnam attaches importance to relations with the US and wants to continue developing the ties for the benefit of their people, and for peace, friendship, cooperation, and development in the region and the world, Chairman of the Party Central Committee’s Commission for Foreign Affairs Le Hoai Trung has said. Trung made the statement at meetings with US officials during his working visit to the US from June 28 to July 2 at the invitation of the US Department of State. In Washington D.C, the Vietnamese delegation had working sessions with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan, Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development ( USAID ) Samantha Power, Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs Daniel Kritenbrink, Dep...

Vietnamese water puppet shows are held on June 30 and July 1, with the event featuring the daily life of farmers and common aspects of Vietnamese spiritual life. A total of 11 artists from the Vietnam Puppet Theatre are expected to introduce local folk art to the world, with this helping international friends to gain greater understanding of traditional Vietnamese culture. Water puppetry represents a tradition that dates back as far as the 11th century when it originated in the villages of the Red River Delta area of northern Vietnam. The puppets are made out of wood and then lacquered, whilst the shows are performed in a waist-deep pool. A large bamboo rod supports the puppet under the water and is used by the puppeteers, who are normally hidden behind a screen, to control them. This creates the effect of puppets appearing to be moving over the water. This comes from the tradition of when rice fields would flood, villagers would come together to entertain each other by using t...

Sapa is most popular for its iconic rice terraces. Photo: iStock “If you delve a little bit deeper, you will find the wonderful world of the local ethnic minority groups, such as the Hmong, Dao, and Tay people,” The Times of India reported. The beauty of the rice terraces varies throughout the year. Photo: Vietnamnet For the ethnic minority communities, these rice terraces serve as a vital link to their roots and heritage. The beauty of the rice terraces is awe-inspiring throughout the year, captivating visitors with its ever-changing allure. During the spring season, the terraces become a mesmerizing sight as they brim with water, enchantingly mirroring the vast expanse of the sky and the breathtaking surrounding scenery. The combination of stunning landscapes, rich cultural heritage, and the charming allure of Sapa town makes it an iconic destination for travelers visiting Vietnam, the article concluded. The beauty of the rice terraces varies through...

Experts from Michelin Guide selected 9 outstanding hotels and resorts in Vietnam for their style and uniqueness to introduce to worldwide travelers. The list can be found on its official Instagram account. “ The secluded resorts of Vietnam, set on powder-white beaches and small, pristine islands, are as much of a must visit in this country as the historic cities. We say visit both. A hotel like Hanoi’s Sofitel Legend Metropole indulges the country’s past, a time-machine with its French Colonial exteriors and period interiors. A place like Zannier Hotels Bãi San Hô, meanwhile, indulges the country’s sheer beauty on a remote seaside peninsula,” exclaimed the Michelin Guide experts. The nine standout selections that showcase both sides of Vietnam include some finest luxury boutique hotels in Vietnam like Sofitel Legend Metropole (Hanoi), The Myst Dong Khoi (HCMC) and Pilgrimage Village Boutique Resort (Thua Thien – Hue). Zannier Hotels Bãi San Hô (Photo: IHG Hotels and Resor...

Vietnam News Today (Jul. 4) notable headlines Vietnam hoped to welcome 12 million foreign tourists this year thanks to new visa policy Vietnam attends 26th Sao Paulo Forum in Brazil Vietnam’s economic growth to recover in H2: IMF expert US considers Vietnam one of its key partners in region, say US officials More hot days expected in July this year Search volume for Vietnamese tourism ranks 6th worldwide Petrol prices fall sharply following July 3 adjustment UN Under Secretary-General begins Vietnam visit US student volunteers to build charity houses in central Vietnam A foreigner enters Vietnam via Noi Bai International Airport. (Photo: VNA) Vietnam hoped to welcome 12 million foreign tourists this year thanks to new visa policy Vietnam’s new visa policy may help the country welcome 12 million foreign tourists this year, far surpassing the target of 8 million set previously, said Hoang Nhan Chinh, Secretariat Director of the Vietnam Tourism Advisory Boa...