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Amazing Journey To Thuy Nguyet Coc – Vietnam’s Amazing 3-Story Waterfall

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Brah Yang Peak with an altitude of 1,879 m above sea level is the highest mountain in the Di Linh Plateau. This place still retains its pristine beauty with high mountains and cliffs, surrounded by green forests, rocks, and ravines. Photo: dilinh.com Thuy Nguyet Coc is a name given by adventurous travel ers when they first discovered one of the water ravines originating from the top of Mount Brah Yang. This is a cluster of 3 cascades with a majestic main waterfall about 15 m high, which is located in Gia Bac Commune, Di Linh, Lam Dong. The path to Thuy Nguyet Coc waterfall is only about 3km, but it is difficult to climb with the small, winding, and steep pathway that was made by the local people. The waterfall is located in the middle of the jungle formed on large and steep rocks, so the entrance is quite bumpy. Photo: thueleugiare However, after completing the route and reaching your destination, the majestic natural view here will make all your fatigue go aw...

US Continues To Support Quang Tri Province in Post-War Recovery Effort

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At the meeting at the Quang Tri Mine Action Center. Source: QTMAC The Quang Tri Mine Action Center (QTMAC) on September 9 had welcomed and worked with the delegation of the US Department of State led by Ambassador Bonnie Denise Jenkins, Under Secretary of State for Arms Control and International Security Affairs on their visit to Quang Tri province. The meeting participated by Deputy Chairman of Quang Tri Provincial People’s Committee Hoang Nam, head of Quang Tri Mine Action Steering Committee; Nguyen Trieu Thuong, director of Provincial Department of Foreign Affairs; QTMAC Director Thai Huu Lieu; QTMAC Deputy Director Dinh Ngoc Vu; and representatives of Mines Advisory Group (MAG), PeaceTrees Vietnam , and Norwegian People’s Aid/RENEW. Welcoming the delegates, Vice Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee Hoang Nam presented results of the cooperation between Quang Tri and international and foreign non-profit organisations in addressing the consequences of bombs a...

Vietnam Won Many Awards at the World Travel Awards – Region: Asia & Oceania 2022

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Vietnam ’s capital city – Hanoi won Asia’s Leading City Break Destination at the World Travel Awards (WTA) 2022 – Region: Asia & Oceania while Ho Chi Minh City won Asia Leading Business Travel Destination. The category evaluates the attractiveness of short leisure vacations and urban experience of Asia cities. The results were based on votes cast by travel industry professionals and the public, organizers said. In addition to Hanoi, national flag carrier Vietnam Airlines won the titles of Asia’s Leading Airline – Economy Class and Asia’s Leading Airline Brand this year, while Vie travel Airlines was accredited as Asia’s Leading New Airline. Vietnam Won Many Awards at the World Travel Awards – Region: Asia & Oceania 2022" style="max-width:100%; padding:0px; margin:0px;" title=" Vietnam Won Many Awards at the World Travel Awards – Region: Asia & Oceania 2022"> Vietnam Airlines received the award for Asia’s Leading Airline – Econo...

Monthly music series to reveal young artistry

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City G – a live music series hosted by composer-music producer Duong Truong Giang is exciting Hanoians.  Composer Duong Truong Giang performs in the show. Photos: Tra My Starting on August 31, the capital’s audiences will immerse themselves in the upbeat melodies of a  music show to be held once a month. “This program is expected to add an option for Hanoi music lovers,” said Giang.  “The show is a playground for young artists who will certainly re-discover their artistryGiang added.  Young artists including Ha Trung, Phuong Duyen and Tran Nguyen Hai Dang bring to the show their stunning hits like Thu cuoi (Last Autumn), Con mua bang gia (Cold Rain), Ca mot troi thuong nho (A Whole Sky of Love). However, Oplus, Ha Le and Duong Tran Nghia, the already established names in music stardom also want to join the show,  singing along with young colleagues.  “What you guys felt this evening while singing, I felt the same way 7-8 years ago. T...

Hanoi Buffaloes player named MVP despite missing 18/21 shots in VBA 2022 semi-final

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(VBA) 2022 after having missed 18 out of 21 shots. During the semi-final play-offs of the VBA 2022, teams compete in a best-of-three format. Hanoi Buffaloes claimed a victory over Nha Trang Dolphins in their first semi-final with the total scoring of 73-67. Jeffery Stubbs of Hanoi Buffaloes was named MVP of the match even though he only succeeded in three out of 21 shots. Jeffery Stubbs of Hanoi Buffaloes speaks to a reporter after the match. Photo: VBA Stubbs said he was very surprised himself and thought that the MVP would be his teammate Tam Dinh, who scored 21 points. “I did coordinate well with my teammates in both defense and offense tactics, but if I could, I would give the MVP title to Tam Dinh because he stood out and scored the most points for the team,” the foreign player stated. Despite missing the shots, Stubbs did contribute a lot to the team’s overall victory. Tam Dinh (in white) of Hanoi Buffaloes. Photo: VBA The American player...

National Taiwan Normal University celebrates its centennial anniversary

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Administrative Building Completed in 1928, this Gothic-style building has been the school’s main administrative center for the last one hundred years. Characterized by both tradition and innovation, NTNU has long been recognized as one of Taiwan’s elite institutions of higher education. Founded in 1922 during the Japanese regime, it was first known as Taihoku High School before being renamed Taiwan Provincial Teachers College in 1946 and subsequently restructured as a comprehensive university in 1994. Today, NTNU is a general university, educating students in a wide range of fields. With three campuses in Taipei City and New Taipei City, NTNU offers 63 academic subjects in nine degree-granting colleges. As it approaches its centennial, drawing on its longstanding commitment to excellence in education, the University offers exceptional learning environments in its Colleges of Liberal Arts, Science, Engineering, Social Sciences, and Management. A recognized leader in Fine Art...

Vietnam Business & Weather Briefing (Sep 9): Bamboo named most punctual airline in first 8 months

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Business Briefing Gold rate: VND 66.15 million/tael (buying) – VND 66.97 million/tael (selling) Reference exchange rate: VND 23,263/USD Investment news: Thai oil refining firm eyes investment in Vietnam Aviation news: Bamboo Airways named most punctual airline in first eight months Weather Forecast A low-pressure trough passing through the area between the Central and South Central regions predicted to affect the weather national wide. Business Briefing Gold rate Gold price increases slightly with a rise of VND 150,000 to 200,000 per tael. SJC gold price was adjusted up by VND 150,000 in both directions. With this adjustment, SJC gold in Hanoi and Da Nang is listed at VND 66.15 million/tael (buying) and VND 66.97 million/tael (selling). Reference exchange rate The State Bank of Vietnam set the daily reference exchange rate for the US dollar at VND 23,263/USD on September 9, down VND 18 from the previous day. With the current trading band of +/-3%, the ceiling rat...