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Hoi An ancient town, a famous tourist destination in Quang Nam province. Photo: VnEconomy Online travel agency Agoda’s flight bookings in the first half of this year reveal growing interest in Vietnam among travelers, particularly from Thailand, Australia, South Korea, and Singapore. Lam Vu, Country Director for Vietnam and Indochina at Agoda, expressed excitement about the increasing enthusiasm for Vietnam as a top-notch travel destination, according to VnEconomy. “Vietnam has an incredible ability to appeal to a wide range of travelers, offering a unique and authentic experience,” he said. “Its diverse cultural tapestry, breathtaking landscapes, and exceptional hospitality are truly captivating, and it’s tremendous to see Vietnam’s increasing appeal to visitors from all around Asia-Pacific reflected in Agoda’s flight booking data.” According to Agoda’s latest findings, Vietnam has solidified its position as a favored destination for global travelers. Thai tourists, in...

General To Lam (L) meets General Raúl Castro Ruz. Photo: VNA Politburo member and Minister of Public Security General To Lam concluded a three-day official visit to Cuba on October 14, VNA reported. Earlier the same day, Lam met with General Raúl Castro Ruz and paid a courtesy call to First Secretary of the Communist Party of Cuba Central Committee and President of Cuba Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez. The Vietnamese official expressed sympathy to the Cuban Party, State, and people over the difficulties caused by Covid-19 and the fuel storage blaze in Matanzas in early August. General To Lam meets General Raúl Castro Ruz. Photo: VNA Reaffirming Vietnam ’s support to Cuban people’s revolution cause, he said he believes Cuba will overcome all difficulties and challenges and record greater successes. He proposed that the Cuban President continue to support the public security forces of Vietnam and Cuba to cooperate effectively with each other in protecting security...

The grouping of India, Israel, UAE, and the USA dubbed “I2U2” is projected by commentators as the Quad for West Asia. I2U2 aims to encourage joint investments in six mutually identified areas such as water, energy, transportation, space, health, and food security. Speaking at Georgetown University about the Joe Biden-Kamala Harris administration’s national security strategy, US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan said, “We are trying creative arrangements all over the world. Creative, purposeful, and entrepreneurial ways like I2U2 which sounds a bit ridiculous by name (he said jokingly) but is a fascinating new partnership between India, Israel, the US and UAE– to work in areas of water space, health and food security.”The US “is working with a diverse range of governments with shared challenges that promote a common vision,” he said. NSA Sullivan also hailed the Quad grouping which focuses on the Indo-Pacific for maritime domain awareness. Quad and partnership with ...

Delegates visit the United Nations Office in Geneva in Switzerland. Photo: VNA A delegation of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) led by Secretary of the Party Central Committee and head of the Commission for Information and Education Nguyen Trong Nghia visited Switzerland from October 11-14. During his stay in Switzerland, Nghia met with Anjuska Weil, Honorary President of the Swiss Party of Labour and President of the Switzerland – Vietnam Friendship Association, visited the UN Office in Geneva, and had meetings with Bern’s Mayor Bern Alec von Graffenried, and representatives of international organisations. The hosts stressed the significance of Nghia’s visit, saying it will significantly contribute to consolidating and deepening relations between the two countries as well as cooperation between Vietnam and the UN. Vietnam Friendship Association. Photo: VNA" style="max-width:100%; padding:0px; margin:0px;" title="Meeting Anjuska Weil, Hono...

The town of Sapa is located in the mountains. It is a humble place with many hidden natural treasures. In order to create a lovely place with stunning scenery, Sapa’s natural landscape is blended with human creativity, the topology of the mountains, and the green of the forest, much like a picture organized in a harmonious pattern. When covered in fog, Sapa town appears to be floating in the clouds, giving the impression of a wonderful artwork. Visitors may unwind in Sapa’s calm, fresh atmosphere while carrying many different aspects with them. From Lao Cai or Binh Lu, travel ers may reach Sapa via a variety of modes of transportation, including vehicles, motorcycles, and horse-drawn carriages (Lai Chau). Referring to Sapa is comparing it to the spring’s vibrant blossoms, the summer’s calm, green surroundings, the muse’s reticent autumnal aroma, and the chilly winter’s beautiful setting amid the snow’s immaculate whiteness. It is an incredibly amazing experience to arrive to the...

This is an activity marking 35 years of UNESCO Resolution honouring President Ho Chi Minh (1890-1990) – a Hero of National Liberation and a Great Man of Culture of Vietnam ; and the 68th Liberation Day of Hanoi (October 10). With more than 150 photos, documents and excerpts and dozens of artifacts and precious books related to the late President, the exhibition features memories between President Ho Chi Minh with the capital city, as well as monuments and statues of the leader in Vietnam and around the world. In Vietnam , there are currently about 700 monuments, 30 statues and squares and more than 100 monuments dedicated to President Ho Chi Minh. Meanwhile, 35 monuments, statues, schools, roads, parks and museums named after the late leader of Vietnam in 22 nations around the world such as Russia, France, Cuba, India, China, Laos and Thailand. The exhibition will remain open for visitors until October 13. The post Exhibition features President H...

An exhibition, entitled “Traditional Customs”, at the Hanoi Museum shows the elegant lifestyle of Hanoians in the old time, from home decoration, to costumes and traditional rituals on holidays. Traditional customs revived Tradition is alive: A typical house of a well-off family in Hanoi in early 20th century. Photo: Jenna Duong The exhibition introduces nearly 200 documents and artifacts to the public, showcasing the lives of fairly affluent urban families, which may help them better understand the Hanoian lives of the time, according to the organizer. In the first half of the 20th century, the French built the seats of the colonial government agencies and urbanized Hanoi. At the same time, well-off families built their manors in the French quarter. With French architectural imprints, these manors are a harmonious east-west combination, creating a unique Hanoi cityscape. The exhibition featuring artifacts donated by domestic and foreign collectors is divided into fo...