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On July 5, the Dong Nai Union of Provincial Friendship Organizations, the Vietnam-Laos Friendship Association of Dong Nai, and the People’s Committee of Vinh Cuu District joined forces to organize a cultural exchange festival between the youth of Dong Nai and Lao students studying in the province. This event aimed to foster international connections and enhance cultural understanding between the young people of Vietnam and Laos. It also provided a platform for participants to delve into the historical ties between the two nations, thus fostering solidarity and friendship. The exchange program embodied the practical efforts to bolster understanding, camaraderie, and solidarity between Vietnam and Laos. Source: Dong Nai Union of Friendship Organizations Among those in attendance were Phonesy Bounmixay, the Consul General of Laos in Ho Chi Minh City; representatives from the Provincial Youth Union, Dong Nai Union of Friendship Organizations, the Vietnam-Laos Friendship As...

Hanoi is pulling out all the stops to entice visitors to extend their stay in the city during the summer months. According to the Hanoi Department of Tourism, this includes enhancing accommodation options with the addition of four- and five-star hotels.     The prestigious Capella Hanoi Hotel, which recently clinched the “#1 City Hotel” title at the Travel + Leisure Asia Pacific Awards 2023, is a testament to the city’s efforts to elevate its hospitality game. Nguyen Hong Minh, Deputy Director of the Hanoi Department of Tourism, shared insightful statistics about the city’s lodging landscape. Currently, Hanoi boasts 3,760 accommodation establishments, offering over 71,200 rooms to weary travelers. Notably, only 16% of these are ranked hotels and apartments, indicating significant room for growth in the industry. “Hanoi has untapped potential when it comes to luring long-term tourists and boosting tourism revenue,” Minh asserted. However, he also pointed...