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Vietnam News Today (May 28) notable headlines Vietnam considers US a leading partner in foreign policy New Zealand highly values potential for cooperation with Vietnam Vietnam likely to extend e-visa validity to three months Most localities record very high-risk UV levels Vietnam ready for AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup’s second qualifying round Air, rail transport to be prioritised in Central Highlands HCM City int’l food expo slated for late June Tourism week “The Golden Colour of Tam Coc – Trang An” opens in Ninh Binh Cooking, dance classes help popularise Vietnamese culture in Venezuela Vietnamese National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue (R) receives US Senator Mike Crapo in Hanoi on May 26. Vietnam considers US a leading partner in foreign policy National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue has highly valued the positive development of the Vietnam – US partnership in recent times and affirmed Vietnam in its foreign policy considers the US one of the leadin

The Vietnam – Japan Friendship Association of Ho Chi Minh City joined hands with the Ikenobo Vietnam Center Study Group to launch the second Ho Chi Minh City Ikebana exhibition on Saturday. Ikebana is the Japanese art of flower arrangement. A flower arrangement under Japanese professor Ishiwata’s instructions on display at the second Ho Chi Minh City Ikebana exhibition. Photo: Huu Long / Tuoi Tre The event, set to wrap up on Sunday at Rex Hotel Saigon in District 1, is part of a series of activities to mark the 50th anniversary of Vietnam-Japan diplomatic ties (1973-2023). The fifty Ikebana works being showcased at the exhibition represent 50 years of diplomatic relations between the two countries. With various flowers such as roses, gerbera daisies, red carnations, lotus flowers and orchids, Professor Ishiwata from Japan’s Ikenobo College and 25 members of the Ikenobo Vietnam Center Study Group created the meaningful and eye-catching flower arrangements. These Ikeban

Rose Cao, 37, a Vietnamese citizen living in Serbia, has won the Silver Award at the Chelsea Flower Show 2023. The floral work titled “Dance of Light” by Rose Cao. Photo:  Rose Cao’s Instagram  Rose Cao, or Cao Thi Huyen, is the first Vietnamese winning at the world’s most prestigious annual flower show organized by Britain’s Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) in London from May 23 to 27. Rose said that her design depicts the image of a flame and uses a variety of flowers in shades of purple and yellow to create a natural light that shines down on the flower lamp post. According to the florist, in line with the Chelsea Flower Show’s criteria for the development of sustainable and environmentally friendly horticulture, her design does not use plastic. Rose had six months to prepare her design for submission to the 50-judge exhibition jury. Rose says that this is rewarding for all the hard work she puts in. She is also very proud to be a winner and to have the chance t

Vice Chairman of the municipal People’s Council Nguyen Van Dung (sixth, from left) receives Jan Bartosek (fifth, from left), Vice Chairman of the Chamber of Deputies of the Parliament of the Czech Republic on May 25. Photo: VNA Ho Chi Minh City always pays attention to promoting trade and investment cooperation with the Czech Republic, said Nguyen Van Dung, Vice Chairman of the municipal People’s Council when receiving Jan Bartosek, Vice Chairman of the Chamber of Deputies of the Parliament of the Czech Republic, in the southern city on May 25, VNA reported. Dung said that the city welcomes and is willing to create favorable conditions for Czech businesses to invest and do long-term business in the city. HCM City also wants to welcome more Czech tourists in the coming time and boost cooperation with the Czech Republic in education and training of high-quality human resources for the future development of the city, he said. Bartosek expressed his delight at the strong de

US Ambassador to Vietnam Marc Knapper attends the event. Photo: Lam Dong newspaper The State Archives and Records Administration on May 25 held a ceremony to announce the completion of a project on preserving Nguyen Dynasty woodblocks , a UNESCO-recognised documentary heritage item, at the National Archives Centre IV in the Central Highland province of Lam Dong, VNA reported. Dang Thanh Tung, director of the State Records Management and Archives Department under the Vietnamese Ministry of Home Affairs, said that the Vietnamese government has implemented a number of major projects to preserve the woodblocks of the Nguyen Dynasty. However, due to the influence of the natural aging process, tropical climate, as well as fungal and insect activities over the centuries, there are still many outstanding issues that need the participation and contribution of the social community. association in prolonging the life of this document. The project, funded by the United States Ambas

Tay Ninh is the birthplace of the Cao Dai religion and the home of the Cao Dai Holy See, the center of Cao Daism. Tay Ninh is also known for the Ba Den Mountain, the highest mountain in southern Vietnam, and the Dau Tieng Reservoir, the largest reservoir in Vietnam. The signature destination of Tay Ninh Tay Ninh Tay Ninh Tay Ninh Tay Ninh Tay Ninh Ba Den Mountain Photo: VTC Ba Den Mountain is the highest mountain in Southern Vietnam with a height of 986 m, about 11km northeast of Tay Ninh, and located in the Tay Ninh cultural and historical relic complex. Coming to Ba Den mountain, aside from riding the cable car halfway up the mountain and watching the brilliant flower fields, you can also enjoy the fresh air and relax with your friends or family. Watching the sunrise or admiring the sunset on the top of the mountain are experiences you should not miss. Photo: Scao Travel Van Son is the first cable line in the Ba Den Mountain cable car sys

A similar natural phenomenon was seen atop the mountain in November last year. Locals said the mountain looked like donning a white hat at about 6:00 am. Many of them excitedly took photos of the spectacular moment. The phenomenon is known as lenticular clouds, which are caused by sudden air movements and often found near hills or mountains. The phenomenon is also seen atop Mount Fuji in Japan, Mayon Volcano in the Philippines, and Etna Mountain in Italy. As moist and stable air flow over a larger eddy, like those caused by mountains, and temperatures drop below the dew point, lenticular clouds can form. Lenticular clouds in the shape of a flying saucer are special and infrequent, according to Le Dinh Quyet, deputy head of the forecasting department at the Southern Center for Hydro-meteorological Forecasting. Standing at 986 meters above sea level, Ba Den Mountain in Tay Ninh Province has been dubbed the ‘roof of Vietnam’s southern region.’  Lenticular clouds

The article names Vietnam as a good suggestion for budget-friendly holidays. As the Indian currency (INR) is much stronger than the Vietnamese currency (VND), traveling and staying in the country is now much simpler for Indian tourists. In addition, there are also multiple flights connecting to cities like Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh with India, making it easy for holidaymakers to travel. Vietnam can be viewed as a land of hospitality, and it is ready to welcome an increasing number of Indian visitors this year. It is home to limestone caves, beautiful bays, distinctive street foods, historical sites, and shopping malls that provide a great experience for visitors, explained Telegraph India. According to the media outlet, one of the many pleasures of visiting the country is that tourists can cover everything on their list at their own pace. A holiday to Vietnam won’t require travelers to have a packed itinerary. Instead, they can take a leisurely stroll or enjoy a rickshaw ride by t

Director Pham Thien An (fourth from left) and friends and crew “Inside The Yellow Cocoon Shell” attended the May 24 screening at Cannes. Photo courtesy of the director Following on from its global premiere on May 24 at the Directors Fortnight section of the Cannes Film Festival , Vietnamese movie “Ben Trong Vo Ken Vang, known as “Inside The Yellow Cocoon Shell” in English, received a five-minute standing ovation from audiences, VNA & VOV reported. Vietnamese movie “Ben Trong Vo Ken Vang, known as “Inside The Yellow Cocoon Shell” in English, receives a five-minute standing ovation from audiences. Pham Thien An wrote the script and made his first-time feature in 2020 from his award-winning short movie Hay Thuc Tinh va San Sang (Stay Awake, Be Ready). The movie tells the story of a journey taken by a young man named Thien who is tasked with delivering his sister-in-law’s body to their countryside hometown following a tragic motorcycle accident. Taking place amid the

The festival is being jointly held by the Vietnam Association for the Promotion and Development of Cinema, authorities of Da Nang, and the Network for the Promotion of Asia Pacific Cinema. DANAFF aims to recognize and honor outstanding Vietnamese and Asia-Pacific cinematographic works, promote them to the public, and foster the growth of emerging talents in the region. Performers dance at the opening ceremony of the inaugural Da Nang Asian Film Festival in Da Nang City, central Vietnam, May 9, 2023. Photo: Tran Mac / Tuoi Tre Speaking at the opening ceremony, Ngo Phuong Lan, director of the Vietnam Cinema Department, stated that the festival’s theme ‘DANAFF – Bridging Asia’ focuses on celebrating films that embody humanistic values, unique artistic expression, and new discoveries, while also encouraging new Vietnamese and Asian talents in the industry, and presenting valuable works from Asian and Vietnamese cinemas as well as selected global films to audiences.