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Vietnam has many beautiful landscapes such as terraced fields, pagodas, and about 3,000 kilometers of tropical coastline, the magazine wrote. An impressive array of bars and restaurants lend visitors a taste of local food and culture.  The Southeast Asian country also has majestic karst mountains with their caves, sinkholes, and water bodies snaking through valleys, which must be witnessed in person. In addition to Vietnam, Condé Nast Traveller’s list of the cheapest destinations in Asia also includes countries such as Laos and Cambodia. Laos has beautiful landscapes like Si Phan Don Islands and the ancient capital of Luang Prabang, while Cambodia is home to beautiful beaches and one of the most impressive structures in the world – the Angkor Wat. Like us on Facebook  or  follow us on Twitter  to get the latest news about Vietnam! Vietnam is one of the 10 cheapest places to travel in Asia in 2023, according to the famous international travel magazine Condé Na...

Giving up his career at a beverage company in London, Chris Thompson followed his father to Vietnam to build their own business. After 10 years of living in HCM city, Chris shared all the things that he is passionate about in this place which he considers his second home. Vietnam is an ideal destination to live Chris with his immense love for Vietnam. Photo: Chris Thompson From the first time he arrived in this country with his father for business, Vietnam has become Chris’s second home. When asked if he ever wants to come back to the United Kingdom, he said without hesitation, “Only when I miss my family back home. The big downside for any expat living in Vietnam is homesickness.” According to Chris, Vietnam is one of the friendliest countries in the world. The vibrant and colorful life in HCM city draws a lot of people in to discover and experience every corner of it. Ho Chi Minh City ‘s warm and pleasant climate makes it easy for foreigners to adapt and find their ow...

Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee Trinh Xuan Truong. Source: Lao Cai newspaper Within the framework of the business trip, Trinh Xuan Truong, Chairman of the Lao Cai Provincial People’s Committee as head of the Lao Cai provincial delegation recently visited and worked with the Alberta Ministry of Education, Canada. Joining the delegation were Vu Van Cai, Standing Vice Chairman of the People’s Council of Lao Cai province, leaders of some relevant departments and branches of the province; representative of the Canadian International School – Lao Cai (CIS – Lao Cai), the first international school in the Northwest area of Vietnam. Welcoming and working with Lao Cai province, on the side of the Ministry of Education of Alberta, there were Meghann Eagle, Executive Director of Field Services in Alberta Education and associates. Lao Cai provincial delegation visited Humber College in Toronto. Source: Lao Cai newspaper Alberta is currently the province with...

Since its inception 45 years ago (1978-2023), the Hanoi-based Youth Theater has consistently ventured into new experiments, inviting domestic and foreign directors to collaborate in the creation of artistic works that are geared toward young people, taking advantage of its membership in the International Association of Theatre for Children and Young People (ASSITEJ). The milestone was celebrated at the Hanoi Opera House on April 10. A throw-back to the beginning The Youth Theater was founded on April 10, 1978, by the Ministry of Culture and Information (now the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism). For the past 45 years, Tuoi Tre Theater has been the only national art theater in the country that targets young audiences. When reflecting on the past, Meritorious Artist Si Tien, Director of Youth Theater, said it is still very young compared to other hundred-year-old theaters. However, the theater was founded when the country had just been reunified and faced many challenges. The...

Between September 2021 and March 2023, Vu Hai has participated in 368 photo contests in more than 70 countries across the globe. Among 6,354 works selected for exhibition, he has won a total of 1,128 awards, including 290 gold medals, 90 silver medals, 150 bronze medals, and 598 other noble distinctions. Pictured is an artwork taken by Vu Hai who claimed two major international prizes in 2022. Vu Hai, 66, resides in Vinh Phuc province and is a member of the VAPA and the International Federation of Photographic Art (FIAP). With over 40 years in his career, he has traveled all over the country exploring the daily lives and traditional customs of the 54 ethnic groups residing in Vietnam. He held two photo exhibitions in 2017 and 2018 featuring many pieces of work on landscapes and people nationwide. Photographed is a work on Lien Son bridge in his hometown of Vinh Phuc province. Photographer Vu Hai has published two photo books comprising more than 700 ...

The 12th Vietnam-France decentralized partnership conference will enhance the capital’s reputation as a welcoming, safe, and attractive tourist destination, according to the Hanoi Department of Tourism. On April 10, the Hanoi Department of Tourism requested travel agencies, organizations, and individuals providing tourism services in the city to work more closely together to offer the best possible service to conference attendees. The department asked places of interest and accommodation businesses to ensure the best quality of tourism-related goods and services and cater to visitors’ various demands. Service prices must be explicitly listed, and security, fire prevention, hygiene and environmental sanitation must be strengthened. Fraud, profiteering, or any other act which tarnishes the image of tourism in the capital is strictly prohibited. The management of the tourist sites is encouraged to promote the dissemination, work with local authorities to install signage to ensure ...

Vietnam News Today (Apr. 11) notable headlines President Vo Van Thuong begins official visit to Laos Vietnamese, Lao, Thai localities foster trade ties Tourists to Da Nang skyrocket in Q1 Vietnam seeks to further develop digital economy Multiple cultural, tourism activities to take place in Hue this summer Hanoi to host 12th Vietnam-France decentralised cooperation conference Vietnam attends 3rd China International Consumer Products Expo Lao media spotlights Vietnamese President’s official visit Quang Ninh to launch 38 new tourism products in 2023 President Vo Van Thuong arrives at Wattay International Airport in Vientiane capital on April 10 morning, starting an official visit to Laos. President Vo Van Thuong begins official visit to Laos President Vo Van Thuong and a high-ranking Vietnamese delegation arrived at Wattay International Airport in Vientiane on April 10 morning, starting an official visit to Laos at the invitation of General Secretary of th...

Street vendor Le Thi Hoa stopped for a long time in front of her photo displayed at the exhibition  Where I Arrive.  She was overwhelmed with emotion when her story was told this way. The exhibition is held by the Vietnamese Women’s Museum with a group of female migrant workers in Hanoi. Stories to be heard For the exhibition, the museum staff met and interviewed 20 female migrant workers aged 16-34 from various occupations, including waitresses, hairdressers, salespersons, chefs, waste collectors, and street vendors in the capital city. They come from other provinces, including Son La, Cao Bang, Phu Tho, Hung Yen, Hai Phong, Nam Dinh, Thanh Hoa, Nghe An, and Ha Tinh, with hopes for a better future.   Le Thi Hoa and guests at the exhibition. Photo courtesy of the museum. Museum’s director Nguyen Thi Tuyet told The Hanoi Times that every nation experiences migration, an inevitable trend, a positive driving force for socio-economic development, and ...