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Hanoi witnessed a surge of excitement as nearly 500 tourists, the vanguard of a massive 5,500-strong contingent from India, touched down in Vietnam, marking the largest MICE group ever from the country to visit the S-shaped nation. Rolling Out the Red Carpet for the Massive MICE Group Indian tourists embarked on their journey in Hanoi by visiting the Temple of Literature. Photo: Hoai Nam/ The Hanoi Times As per a VietTravel report to the Hanoi Tourism Department, the 5,500-strong Indian delegation will arrive in smaller batches from August 27 to September 7. These visitors are employees of Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd., hailing from diverse countries, predominantly India. They are classified as high-spending tourists, and their services were booked two to three months in advance. The company is owned by one of India’s top five billionaires, who is also part of this traveling group. The Indian tourist group is exploring Vietnam as per a carefully crafted itinerar...

The highly anticipated billiards tournament, Ho Chi Minh City Open, is set to thrill fans until September 29. This prestigious event, organized by the Ho Chi Minh City Billiards & Snooker Federation, is a premier international pool championship in Vietnam, sanctioned by the World Pool Association and the Asian Confederation of Billiard Sports. What sets this tournament apart is the diverse pool of talent it attracts. Both local and international players come together to showcase their skills and passion for the sport. With a total prize pool of $75,000 on offer, the competition promises intense matches and dramatic moments. The eventual champion will walk away with a lucrative $35,000, while the runner-up will still earn a respectable $13,000. The third-place player will receive $5,000, and the remaining top eight players will each take home $3,000. But the rewards don’t stop there. The top 16 players will each be recognized with a $1,600 prize, and even the top 32 finalists wil...

During a press conference held on August 22 in Hanoi, Matsuda Ayuko, a member of the organizing board for an art performance, confirmed that this event represents a dream orchestra featuring talented artists from both Vietnam and Japan. The event is being held to celebrate the 50th anniversary of joint diplomatic relations between the two countries and is expected to serve as a bridge connecting the people of both nations. The special art performance, which will showcase the talents of 60 artists from Vietnam and Japan, is scheduled to take place in six cities and provinces across Japan, including Tokyo, Gunma, Iwate, Fukushima, Miyagi, and Nara. A delegation of Vietnamese artists from the Vietnam National Opera and Ballet (VNOB), the Vietnam National Academy of Music (VNAM), and the Suc Song Moi Bamboo Ensemble will travel to Japan to participate in the event. Pianist Nguyen Viet Trung, who recently became the first Vietnamese artist to compete in the prestigious Fryderyk Chopin...

On his page, PM Loong shows sincere thanks to his counterpart Pham Minh Chinh for the warm welcome in Vietnam. “PM Chinh and I witnessed the signing of 7 MOUs covering areas of the green economy, innovation, and skills development. A big thank you to the respective ministries and organisations for their hard work in the leadup to these agreements which will bring about closer collaboration between our two countries,” the Singaporean Government leader notes. The post Singaporean Prime Minister Shares Photos from Vietnam Trip on Facebook appeared first on Vietexplorer.com .

The island of Phu Quoc has undergone significant transformations over the past decade, and these changes are expected to continue in the near future. Visitors to the area can expect to find hidden beaches accessible by dirt tracks, a warm and friendly community, a wide range of delicious food options, as well as local bars, cafes, street food stalls, and restaurants, as noted by William Leigh in The Week. According to the travel guide on the website, beaches are a prominent feature of Phu Quoc. Long Beach, known locally as Duong Duong, is the main attraction and is home to numerous beach clubs, restaurants, shops, and bars. Despite its vibrant atmosphere, the beach area offers ample space for relaxation. The article also highlights the diverse dining scene on Phu Quoc island. Eating out is an integral part of the local culture, ranging from street food stalls with plastic stools to modern interpretations of classic dishes and upscale seafood restaurants. Visitors are spoiled for ch...

According to VNA, celebrations took place in Wernigerode, Germany, from August 24-27 to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the friendship and twinning partnership between Hoi An city in the central province of Quang Nam, Vietnam, and the town of Wernigerode. A corner of the Hoi An Garden at the Miniaturen Park ‘Kleiner Harz’ in Wernigerode. Photo: Thuan Le Ngoc/FB Wernigerode, situated on the northern border of the Harz Mountains, boasts a charming historic town center lined with beautifully restored and vibrantly colored half-timbered houses. With a population of approximately 35,000 residents and over 2,000 well-preserved old houses, this small city in Harz County offers a delightful glimpse into its rich cultural heritage. Since 2013, the beautiful city of Hoi An has established a sisterhood with Wernigerode. To celebrate this special bond, an agreement was signed and a lantern festival was organized in Wernigerode. The festival showcased countless lanterns crafted b...

Important milestones and outstanding achievements in the Vietnam-Singapore relationship were showcased through various commemorative activities held in both countries. Vietnam and Singapore officially established diplomatic relations in 1973, and since 2013, the relationship has been elevated to a strategic partnership. High-level visits and contacts have been actively maintained, fostering extensive cooperation in multiple fields. Economic, trade, and investment cooperation between Vietnam and Singapore serves as a model for bilateral economic relations in Southeast Asia. Both countries are consistently among each other’s top 15 trading partners. In 2022, bilateral trade turnover reached approximately US$9.15 billion, marking an 11.6% increase compared to 2021. Singapore is Vietnam’s leading economic partner in the region, with 3,274 valid projects and a total registered capital of about US$73.5 billion. The Vietnam-Singapore Industrial Parks (VSIPs) symbolize the economic coope...

From the evening and night of August 29-30, the area from Quang Binh to Quang Ngai will experience showers and thunderstorms, with locally heavy rain reaching 20-40mm. Some areas may even receive over 70mm of rainfall. On the afternoon and evening of August 28-29, the Central Highlands and the South will also have showers and scattered thunderstorms, resulting in moderate to heavy rainfall of 15-30mm. Some areas could receive over 60mm. The National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting has warned of the possibility of tornadoes, lightning, and strong winds during thunderstorms. These heavy rains may cause flooding in low-lying areas and increase the risk of floods and landslides in mountainous regions. Weather Forecast for Different Regions In the Northwest, there will be cloudy and rainy conditions in some places, with sunny weather in the afternoon. The northeast wind will be at level 2-3. The minimum temperature will range from 23-26 degrees, with some areas dropping b...

The event was attended by representatives of leaders, officials of 51 socio-political and people organizations, interdisciplinary mechanisms, and representatives of agencies participating in the Committee for Foreign Non-governmental Organization Affairs (COMINGO). Nguyen Thi Hoang Van, Deputy Head of the Standing Committee of the Party Central Committee’s Commission for External Relations; and Phan Anh Son, Vice Chairman, General Secretary of the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations, Vice Chairman of the COMINGO, chaired the conference. In her opening remark, Nguyen Thi Hoang Van highly appreciated VUFO’s initiative to organize a conference to share information on FNG work for mass organizations and people’s organizations with COMINGO playing the role of a standing agency. “FNG work plays an important role in people-to-people diplomacy. The achievements of FNG work are not only reflected in the amount of aid mobilized annually but also in specific achievements and contribut...