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Toronto conference spotlights Vietnam growth after 48 years of reunification. Photo: VNA About 45 Canadian scholars and experts gathered at an online conference in Toronto on April 24 to discuss the development of the Vietnamese nation and people after 48 years of national reunification. Philip Fernandez from the Canada-Vietnam Friendship Society (CVFS) said that the historical milestone of the victory on April 30, 1975 was a start of Vietnam’s success in various fields, especially economy, diplomacy and human development towards the UN targets. Vietnamese Consul General in Vancouver Nguyen Quang Trung recalled the difficulties that Vietnam burdened after the national reunification and affirmed its achievements in economy and external relations that have been recognised by the international community. The results show extraordinary efforts of Vietnamese people under the leadership of the Communist Party of Vietnam, he stated. The diplomat noted that Vietnam has posted ...

Vietnam defends world aerobic championship 2023 The Vietnamese team of five won the World Aerobic Cup 2023 championship in Tokyo, Japan, on April 23. Photo courtesy of MeloGym Vietnam retained its crown at the World Aerobic Cup 2023 in Japan on April 23 for the battle of the five teams. The Vietnamese gymnasts scored 19,844 points to win the tournament. France and host Japan were the runners-up with 19,167 and 18,544 points, respectively. In the battle of three teams, Vietnam won the second place with 19,600 points, 285 points less than the champion France. Vietnam also won a second place in the pairs competition and two third places in the single male and single female categories. After the 2023 World Aerobic Cup held in Japan’s capital Tokyo from April 20-24, the Vietnamese gymnastics team will compete in the 32nd SEA Games in Cambodia. Ship examination ex-official prosecuted for bribery and corruption On April 23, HCM City police charged Nguyen Tuan Anh, depu...

Half a million colorful light-emitting diode (LED) lights have been installed over a sizable part of Bach Dang Wharf Park in Ho Chi Minh City to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the establishment of relations between Vietnam and Japan. Each country’s symbols and their relationship are reflected in the art lights that have been added to Bach Dang Wharf in District 1. The artwork depicts a garden of Sakura blossoms, the national flower of Japan, and lotus flowers on water which symbolize the traditional Vietnamese image, and the interaction between the two cultures. Bach Dang Wharf Park is one of the favorite destinations of locals and visitors.   The message reads “Vietnam and Japan work together to expand global outreach in the future”. Photo: Tuyet Nguyen/Mekong Environment Forum (MEF)  LED lights represent Sakura blossoms – the national flower of Japan. Photo: Tuyet Nguyen/MEF    Lotus flowers on blue background sy...

There are some kinds of seats used for short trips such as wooden benches, as well as soft, padded benches. For longer journeys involving overnight travel, visitors can select compartment with six berths, or a compartment with four more comfortable berths. Ticket prices cost between VND600,000 and VND1.8 million each for different itineraries. A French tourist is surprised at seeing many beautiful scenes out of the window. He quickly takes a photo featuring rice fields during the harvest season. The Hai Van pass is an outstanding landscape located on the north-south national route. A foreigner is eager to share a photo taken on the Hai Van pass with his friends. An expat shares that she chooses to travel from Hanoi to Da Nang by train as it has very comfortable places to rest. A group of foreigners are excited at sampling Vietnamese food whilst on the train. For short trips, foreign tourists often choo...

Photo Hanoi’23 is the first international art biennial to be held in the capital, reaffirming Hanoi’s determination to become the photography city of Asia. This event is jointly organized by the Hanoi Department of Culture and Sports and the French Institute in Vietnam to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the establishment of Vietnam-France relations. On this occasion, Thierry Vergon, Director of the French Institute in Vietnam, talks to T he Hanoi Times about the prospect of the event. Rendez-vous  of international photographers – Why did the French Institute initiate the Hanoi Biennale of Photography? Why photography? This idea began in 2020 for many reasons. First of all, it is a means to promote other cultural activities. Meanwhile, Vietnam is home to many good young photographers and famous photographers who inspire the public.  Given good responses from the public and cultural partners, we decided to organize the biennial event. The Biennale is very popular for p...

The festival was held on April 22 in Hanoi, attracting a large number of visitors. Quan Thanh Temple, formerly known as Tran Vu Temple, was built during the reign of King Ly Thai To (1010-1028). The temple worships Huyen Thien Tran Vu, one of the four sacred deities of Taoism. The temple is one of the “Thang Long Tu Tran” or the four guardian temples of Thang Long, built at the four cardinal points to protect the ancient Thang Long Citadel from evil spirits. The Quan Thanh Temple Festival is held twice a year, on the third day of the third Lunar month; and on the ninth day of the ninth Lunar month in gratitude to Huyen Thien Tran Vu. The genie is believed to help the Hung Kings expel invaders and help the people fight against evil spirits and natural disasters.  The art performance kicked off the Quan Thanh Temple Festival. Photo: Duy Minh  Ta Nam Chien, Chairman of Ba Dinh District People’s Committee delivered a speech to pay tribute to Huyen Thie...