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Vietnam wins several major prizes at 2022 World Travel Awards

The post Vietnam wins several major prizes at 2022 World Travel Awards appeared first on Vietexplorer.com . View more from VietExplorer: Vietnam not set up for draw against UAE: head coach Saigon Times-Great Circle program presents gifts to medical workers in District 5 Hanoi ready for national big festival Menas Mall to hold blood donation program in July Artist paints murals on house to raise awareness of COVID-19 prevention in Hanoi Forbes Vietnam lists elderly swimming teacher as inspirational woman Six must-try dishes from sticky rice in Vietnam Father’s Day (June 20): History, Significance and Celebration Lotus flowers in blossom in Da Nang city Vietnam targets environmentally friendly tourism development This hospice home in southern Vietnam is helping the terminally ill live their final days in peace Who’s up for the COVID-19 jab in Vietnam? Vietnam book historic berth in final qualifying round for 2022 FIFA World Cup Ukraine vs North Macedonia: Preview, pred

Hanoi Train Track Café now closed amid safety concerns

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The decision has caused public controversy, with some saying the Hanoi Train Track Café should continue to exist in order to attract visitors, particularly as it is a unique tourist destination. Meanwhile, many people have complained that the existence of these cafés is extremely dangerous because accidents could happen at any time when a train passes by According to relevant traffic laws, the safety corridor of the railway is regulated to be 3 metres, but in fact residential houses are only 2 metre from the edge of the outermost rail. Local residents there have built makeshift coffee shops in order to make a living and to capitalise on the trend. Many foreign tourists visiting Hanoi usually drop in for check-in photos or a cup of coffee. In 2019, a Hanoi – Hai Phong express train was forced to make an emergency stop at the train track café for more than a minute in order to wait for tourists to move out of the area around the rail tracks.

Con Son – Kiep Bac Autumn Festival excites crowds in Hai Duong

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The autumn festival commemorates the death anniversary of 13th century national hero General Tran Hung Dao who led the country to victory over Mongolian invaders, as well as the death anniversary of 15th century national hero Nguyen Trai. The seal-opening ceremony is held following two-year disruption caused by the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. The organisers plan to offer 50,000 seals to visitors. The Con Son – Kiep Bac Autumn Festival 2022 is held from the 10th to 20th day of the eighth lunar month, or September 5 to September 15 this year. The purpose of the festival this year is to mark the 722th death anniversary of General Tran Hung Dao, also known as Tran Quoc Tuan, one of the most revered figures in Vietnamese history. A wide range of activities get underway during the course of the event, including art performances, a boat procession, and martial art performances. A boat procession takes place on the Luc Dau riv

Bac Ninh gas pipe explosion injures 34 workers

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Many workers rush out of the factory following the incident, with 34 among them being immediately hospitalised. Ambulances are rapidly mobilised to the scene to bring injured people to nearby hospitals to receive treatment. Glass doors are shattered following the gas pipe explosion hitting a factory of Seojin Auto Co. Ltd. The health condition of a majority of workers is now stable. Police are now looking into the cause of the explosion. The post Bac Ninh gas pipe explosion injures 34 workers appeared first on Vietexplorer.com . View more from VietExplorer: Hanoi launches VGreen Sustainable Tourism Club to improve travel efficiency Xoi Ngu Sac (five-coloured steamed glutinous rice) Localities launch tourism stimulation products Hanoi: 1,576 precious ordinations are recognized as city’s treasures Diplomats, scholars look forward to Party Congress Congress discusses draft documents on Party building, national development Hanoi holds variou