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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

New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade Deputy Secretary, Vangelis Vitalis, met with his Vietnamese counterpart, Ministry of Industry and Trade Deputy Minister, Phan Thi Thang, to traverse the broad range of issues that connect the two countries, from free trade agreements to regional and multilateral cooperation. Source: New Zealand’s embassy in Hanoi There is great potential for Vietnam and New Zealand to further strengthen cooperation in terms of trade, industry and investment, said Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Phan Thi Thang at the 8th meeting of the Vietnam-New Zealand Joint Trade and Economic Commission (JTEC) held in Hanoi on May 23, VNA reported Tuesday . Co-chaired by Thang and Deputy Secretary for Foreign Affairs and Trade of New Zealand Vangelis Vitalis, the meeting focused on reviewing bilateral cooperation in trade, investment, agriculture, education and training, tourism, aviation, and labor. The two sides applauded the efforts and close

Visitors join Mua sap (a traditional dance of Vietnam). Source: Vietnamese Association in the RoK’s Gwangju-jeonnam region The 2023 Vietnam Day was held in Gwangju city of the Republic of Korea (RoK) on May 21, aiming to popularise the traditional and unique culture of Vietnam to international friends as well as to strengthen cultural exchange between the two countries, VNA reported Tuesday . Nguyen Viet Phong, Chairman of the Vietnamese Association in the RoK’s Gwangju-jeonnam region, said the event offers a good opportunity for the Vietnamese community to meet and enhance solidarity and mutual support. Kang Gi-jung, Mayor of Gwangju city, expressed his hope that through the 2023 Vietnam Day, the people-to-people diplomacy and locality-to-locality exchange between the RoK and Vietnam will be further expanded. Delegates pose for a group photo. Source: Vietnamese Association in the RoK’s Gwangju-jeonnam region Yu Min-bong, General Secretary of the Governors

TasteAtlas has published a list of the 100 most delicious rice dishes in the world. Vietnamese cuisine has two representatives on this list, broken rice with 3rd place and banh chung (square glutinous rice cake) at 97th place. Broken rice (or com tam) has become a must-try dish for locals, foreign visitors, and travellers to Vietnam. Photo: Vietnamtourism Accordingly, Vietnam’s broken rice (locally known as com tam) was chosen the second place among the top 100 most tasty rice dishes in Asia by TasteAtlas, the home of local food, traditional restaurants, and authentic recipes, in March this year, VNA reported Tuesday. This traditional dish of Vietnam is cooked from broken rice, once considered food for the poor. Still, nowadays, it has become a special popular dish in the country, particularly in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, TasteAtlas said, noting that Japanese sushi ranked first. A friend of mine, Chiam Jia Xine from Malaysia, said during his recent trip to Hanoi, he w

On this big holiday, everyone is looking to spend time relaxing with their families and traveling. They also want to find a great destination that is not packed with many tourists and has beautiful spots for Instagram check-in pictures. The following places will be excellent choices for you to enjoy a relaxing trip on this holiday from April 30 to May 1. Ha Giang Photo: TripAdvisor If Ha Giang is famous for its blooming buckwheat fields in October, tourists will be wonderfully captivated by the gorgeous natural scenery of the “waterfall season”, and terraced fields winding on the hills and mountains. The roads of Ha Giang serve up the ultimate motorcycle adventures. The drive into Dong Van is impossibly beautiful, however, Ma Pi Leng — where the road snakes past the Nho Que River — is the jewel in Ha Giang’s crown. Ha Giang captures the heart of many tourists with its jagged hills and clouds hovering on the top of the mountains like a realistic painting, and the windin

Hau Chu Ngai is about 7 kilometers from the center of Sapa Town and located at more than 1,600 meters above sea level. Tourism in Hau Chu Ngai has not been developed much. The road leading to Hau Chu Ngai is difficult to negotiate as it is narrow and bumpy. Along the roadside, Hau Chu Ngai seems to contain a whole valley of clouds, making tourists feel like they are immersed in an endless sea of clouds. However, this can limit driving visibility. The days with low temperatures, high humidity and sunshine are ideal for successful “cloud hunting” moments. These days, Hau Chu Ngai appears impressive with a vast sea of white clouds. Dawn and dusk are the ideal times for hunting clouds. Hau Chu Ngai still retains the primary and wild beauty of a peaceful mountainous region, which differs from the bustle of the center of Sapa Town. There are not many human interventions, so besides a few accommodations, food services in Hau Chu Ngai are almost non-existent. Hau Chu Ngai still

A view of Tam Coc in the Trang An Landscape Complex of Ninh Binh. Photo: VNA Le Figaro pointed out that Vietnam can be considered a winter destination for French tourists. However, spring is also a suitable time as tourists are able to avoid the crowds and troubles that come with traveling during the peak season. Le Figaro also described Vietnam as a worthy destination to experience nature and indigenous cultures. The author suggested that guests take a 16-day trip to explore the country from North to South to savor scenic views of green rice fields and gain greater insights into the tradition of knitting or dyeing indigo of the Dao and Mong ethnic communities in Sa Pa, a famous tourist destination in northern Vietnam. The author also suggested that tourists spend time visiting Tam Coc in the northern province of Ninh Binh, a site that boasts sparkling rice paddies and spectacular rocky mountains and has been dubbed “Ha Long Bay on land”. Tourists can also call at the

Da Nang People’s Committee Vice Chairman Ho Ky Minh (fourth, right), Italian Consul General in Ho Chi Minh City Enrico Padula (fourth, left) and members of the delegation posing for a group photo. Photo: Kim Phuong/danang.gov.vn Da Nang People’s Committee Vice Chairman Ho Ky Minh recently hosted a reception for Enrico Padula, Consul General of Italy in Ho Chi Minh City, Da Nang Today reported. Vice Chairman Minh informed his Italian guest about the city’s socio-economic achievements and its development orientation. He took the opportunity to ask for support from Enrico Padula to reinforce the friendship and cooperation relations with Italian partners in various fields, especially tourism and port development. He remarked that 2023 marked the 50th anniversary of the establishment of the bilateral diplomatic ties (March 23, 1973 – 2023), and the 10th founding anniversary of the Strategic Partnership. The Italian diplomat informed that the Consulate General of Italy in HC

Vietnam News Today (May 19) notable headlines Vietnam enhances role in addressing regional and global challenges Vietnam, Japan foster cooperation in aerospace supporting industry Forum seeks to enhance Vietnam-US economic cooperation Vietnam enhances bilateral cooperation with Tanzania Longer e-visa validity will boost Vietnam’s tourism: Govt Hot weather continues scorching Vietnam Vietnam, Philippines talk maritime, ocean concerns in 10th meeting Vietnam drawn in Group C of Paris Olympics second women’s football qualifiers Prime Minister receives WTO Director-General Vietnamese Ambassador to Japan Pham Quang Hieu. Vietnam enhances role in addressing regional and global challenges Vietnam’s engagement in the coming expanded G7 summit in Hiroshima at the invitation of the Japanese Prime Minister shows the international community’s acknowledgment of the country’s increased role and position globally, has said Vietnamese Ambassador to Japan Pham Quang Hieu