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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...

According to VNA, a joint exhibition in Hanoi is currently showcasing nearly 170 paintings and sculptures. The exhibition, which began on October 7, features a collection of unique watercolour paintings and sculptures created by Polish and Vietnamese artists. These artworks beautifully depict various landscapes, individuals, and cultures. “The Reunion of Colours 2” is a themed exhibition organized by the Hanoi Watercolour Artists Club. It is being held to celebrate the club’s first founding anniversary, with honorary patronage from the Embassy of Poland in Hanoi and the Vietnam Fine Arts Association. This vibrant exhibition showcases the rich and diverse paintings by 50 renowned artists from Poland and over 50 talented artists from Vietnam, and other international guest artists, depicting the mesmerizing beauty of both countries. Last year, The Reunion of Colours held its inaugural exhibition, showcasing the talents of nearly 20 artists and featuring over 80 artworks. ...

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...

A house full of kindness in Switzerland The day she followed her husband back to Switzerland, Hoang Quynh Anh (33 years old, from Nghe An) found the people of this country very interesting, so she started filming and sharing clips. The videos of this Vietnamese female director are everyday life stories, but full of information about geography, nature, and the simple life in a small town. “Quynh Anh greets everyone” is the name of the social media clips of Quynh Anh’s account in Switzerland, impressing viewers with her warm voice. Each frame is a beautiful natural scene in the country that is “most worth it to live in.” Seeing that his wife was busy running a household goods company, Jorge Strehler (37 years old, her husband Quynh Anh) objected to her making these clips because he was afraid that she would waste a lot of time. But her mother-in-law always supported and helped her. Only then did Jorge join in. Her husband’s family and neighbors are also very happy to know that she...

With a score of 89.77 points, Phu Quoc Island ranks sixth among the 10 favorite Asian islands voted by Condé Nast Traveler readers, according to Hanoi Times. Vietnam 's Phu Quoc Among The Most Favorite Islands in Asia" style="max-width:100%; padding:0px; margin:0px;" title=" Vietnam 's Phu Quoc Among The Most Favorite Islands in Asia"> Dubbed as “Sleepless City,” Grand World – part of the Phu Quoc United Centre – is expected to set the scene for the development of night-time economy in Vietnam . Photo: Internet The magazine’s 2022 Readers’ Choice Awards features various categories such as “The Best Cities in the World”, “The Best Resorts in the World”, “The Best Spas in the World”, “Top Countries in the World”, “Top Islands in Asia” among others. According to the magazine, 500,000 votes were cast in this year’s awards. This is the 35th time this annual award is held to honor the world’s leading travel destinations and services, rangin...

The Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park surrounded by the Truong Son mountain range is home to hundreds of breathtaking caves. Va Cave is among the 20 latest caves discovered by a group of explorers from the British Caving Association. The stalagmites and stalactites in the cave are unique and shaped like bamboo shoots lined up like chess pieces on a chessboard. Va Cave is in the less popular core zone. Ho Khanh, a cave expert in Quang Binh, said it is a mysterious cave. The majestic stalagmites and stalactites inside the cave are in strange shapes that are hard to find in other caves and created by a river flowing through the cracks of these natural stones. The cave has huge spaces as well as small ones that can fit one person. At the end of the cave are stalagmites and stalactites arranged one on top of the other around a calm lake. Water plays an important role in shaping these stalagmites as the “stone shoots” grow from the water, earning the stalagmites the name “Thach Thuy”....

The rainfall in Huong Khe district of Ha Tinh province is measured up to 417.8mm at 10 a.m. on September 29. A prolonged spell of torrential rain inundates thousands of households in the central region, forcing residents to evacuate to safer places. As many as 409 households in Huong Khe district of Ha Tinh province have so far been isolated due to flooding. A dyke section in Nghe An province breaks on the night of September 29. Hundreds of residents and military officers had been on-site in order to protect the dyke under the rainy conditions. travel ling." data-alt="The water level continues to rise, thereby causing difficulties for local people when travel ling." data-embed-button="media_browser" data-entity-embed-display="view_mode:media.embedded" data-entity-embed-display-settings="The water level continues to rise, thereby causing difficulties for local people when travel ling." data-entity-type=...

Photographer Le Quang Thien of Da Nang shared that Thu Thiem 2 Bridge is a key construction project which highlights the country’s economic recovery after the COVID-19 pandemic that has developed the creative urban area in the east of Ho Chi Minh City and is an architectural highlight in urban landscape of the southern metropolis. A photo showing an important goal scored by the Vietnamese men’s football team in the 31st Southeast Asian (SEA) Games won a silver medal. The organisers also awarded a further three silvers, eight bronze medals and 16 consolation prizes to winners. The biennial photo contest was launched by the Department of Fine Arts, Photography and Exhibition, under the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, and Vietnam Association of Photographic Artists (VAPA). Over the past three months the organisers had received 16,935 entries by 1,502 photographers from across the country. The judges had selected a total of 250 photos from 187 authors for an exhibi...

Business Briefing Reference exchange rate: VND 23,480/USD Petrol price: Special consumption taxes on gasoline to stay in place Aviation news: Vietjet resumes direct flights from Da Nang to Tokyo Market news: Automobile sales up 8.5% in September Growth forecast: IMF forecasts Vietnamese GDP growth to continue at 7% this year Weather Forecast Cool weather remains in most parts of the country. In some regions, the cold is predicted to appear in early morning. Business Briefing Reference exchange rate The State Bank of Vietnam set the daily reference exchange rate for the US dollar at VND 23,480/USD on October 12, up VND 29 from the previous day. With the current trading band of +/-3 percent, the ceiling rate applied to commercial banks during the day is VND 24,183/USD, and the floor rate VND 22,777/USD. The opening-hour rates at many commercial banks increased. Vietcombank listed the buying rate at VND 23,760/USD and the selling rate at VND 24,070/USD, both up VND...

A total 202 houses in Dong Xuan district of Phu Yen province are left submerged. Tidal surges leave Tran Hung Dao street in Can Tho flooded on the morning of October 12. Security officers assist local residents as they attempt to enter Cardiovascular Hospital in Can Tho. In just one hour, almost the entire ground floor of the hospital is covered in flood water, with patients and medical staff forced to wade through the water. Tidal surges greatly influence the lives of the 60 patients at the hospital. In Quang Ngai province, competent agencies help to evacuate 18 local residents in Ba Ngac commune which is at risk of landslides. They are successfully brought to safe areas on October 11. A soldier supports an elderly person as they are removed from an area at risk of landslides in Quang Ngai province. A total of 100 soldiers help local people in Ghenh Rang ward of Quy Nhon city to clean houses after flooding on Octo...