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Vietnam Calls for End to Hostilities, Peaceful Solutions to Ukraine Issue

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Vietnam has made an urgent appeal to the parties concerned in the Ukraine conflict for ending hostilities, avoiding acts of escalating tensions, and resuming dialogue to seek comprehensive, satisfactory, and durable peaceful solutions to differences. Ambassador Dang Hoang Giang, Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the United Nations, attended the UN General Assembly’s emergency special session on Ukraine on February 22, one year since the conflict broke out. Ambassador Dang Hoang Giang, Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the United Nations, addresses the UN General Assembly’s emergency special session on Ukraine on February 22. (New York time). (Photo: VNA) In his remarks, Giang voiced concerns about the situation in Ukraine over the past year, recent worrying developments, and the conflict’s consequences, including heavy human and property losses, and negative impacts on the region and the world as well as common efforts to promote international cooperation and r...

Colourful flowers adorn streets of Hanoi during spring

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Locals can easily find these beautiful flowers on Hoang Dieu, Bac Son, and Yen Phu streets, or around Ho Guom (Sword Lake). The Ban flower season typically starts in spring. Usually, the flowers come in white or red, but the majority are purple. The emergence of these flowers serves to beautify the capital’s streets due to their soft pink and purple colours. Many young people come to snap photographs among the bright flowers. White ‘sua’ trees (Dalbergia tonkinensis) thrive on Phan Dinh Phung street. The blooming tiny flowers brightens the scenery around the capital, making it feel more romantic. The elegant trees boast their beauty at a corner of the street. The Phong Linh tree is also known as the yellow trumpet tree, with these being popular in Peru, Brazil, and Paraguay. In recent years, it has been planted in Vietnam as ornamental plants to create landscapes in new urban areas of suburbs in H...

The Best Destinations For Instagram Check-Ins In Hue

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It is imperative that one be able to tell Hue and Thua Thien- Hue apart. When someone says the word “Hue” in a conversation, it is highly likely they are referring to Hue city itself. Hue city is situated in Vietnam’s central province of Thua Thien- Hue, which is bordered by the more well-known city of Da Nang to the South and the war-torn province of Quang Tri to the North. Hue Imperial Citadel Photo: Central Vietnam Guide Famously being one of Vietnam’s seven UNESCO World Heritage Sites, the Imperial City of Hue has long been a must-see attraction for tourists visiting a hidden charm of Vietnam. The Imperial City of Hue was actually a walled fortress and palace belonging to the ancient city of Hue which was the capital city of the Nguyen Dynasty for 140 years dating back from 1805 until 1945. The Imperial City of Hue has a circumference of 10 kilometers with a height of 6.6 meters and 21 meters thick with forts being meanderingly arranged, accompanied by cannons, art...

To Day flower blossoms brightens up Mu Cang Chai mountainous area

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The blooming season of To Day flowers adds to the alluring appearance of the scenery of villages in Mu Cang Chai district, whilst also contributing to attracting more visitors to the locality. The pinkish hue paints the skies above Mu Cang Chai mountainous area, drawing plenty of attention from enthusiastic travelers. To Day flowers each have five petals in a bright pink colour. The flowers can only be found growing at an altitude of 1,000 metres above sea level. Blooming To Day flower trees ooze charm alongside the roads on local mountains. The peach flower, known locally as To Day, gives a blazing pink appearance to the entire tree. Flowers can mainly be found in La Pan Tan commune. The wild flowers even bloom across high peaks in the communes of Nam Khat, Pung Luong, and De Xu Phinh. Local H’Mong ethnic people consider the To Day flowers to be a sign of spring. The post To Day flow...

Vietnam News Today (Feb. 23): Vietnam – Important Partner of EU

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Vietnam News Today (Feb. 23) notable headlines PM pushes for close ties between Vietnam and China Vietnam – important partner of EU Vietnam presents 25 tonnes of goods as relief aid to earthquake-hit Turkey Vietnam, India boost trade in farm produce, processed food Number of flights, passengers rises sharply in two months Vietnam, China’s Hainan province strengthen trade ties Border gates in Lang Son in full swing Another Vietnamese firm launches branch in Cuba HCM City recommended to further improve investment environment Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh (R) receives Shen Xiaoming, secretary of the Hainan Provincial Party Committee, in Hanoi on February 22. (Photo: VGP) PM pushes for close ties between Vietnam and China Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on February 22 underlined the importance of the Vietnam – China comprehensive strategic partnership in Vietnam’s foreign policy during a reception for Shen Xiaoming, secretary of the Hainan Provincial Party C...