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The city was covered in dense fog from 5:00 to 7:00 am on Thursday, according to local residents. Both locals and tourists were amazed as the thick mist surrounded the entire city and the surrounding mountains. A high-rise building is covered in thick mist in Quy Nhon City, Binh Dinh Province, south-central Vietnam. Photo: Dung Nhan / Tuoi Tre Nguyen Hong Hanh, a local resident of Quy Nhon, mentioned that she woke up early to enjoy the fog and go jogging on the beach. “I love the cool breeze and misty weather,” Hanh said, expressing her satisfaction. She also mentioned that the dense fog and mild climate created a reminiscent atmosphere of Da Lat, a popular tourist destination in Vietnam’s Central Highlands. Dense fog flows over Quy Nhon City, Binh Dinh Province, south-central Vietnam. Photo: Dung Nhan / Tuoi Tre Others shared the same sentiment as Hanh. “Quy Nhon City looks incredibly enchanting this morning with the dense fog,” said Tran Manh Hung, a t...

Unique lantern display space in Hebei, China. Photo: XINHUA A family enjoys a warm atmosphere in a sparkling colorful space in Guizhou, China. Photo: XINHUA A lantern shaped like a dragon boat in Selangor, Malaysia. Photo: XINHUA People visit the lantern display area before the New Year of the Dragon. Photo: XINHUA The lion dance team performs during the media launch for the Sydney Moon Festival event in Chinatown in Sydney, Australia. Photo: XINHUA A family boards a train at Seoul station, South Korea, to return to their homeland. Photo: YONHAP New Zealand Post has published the Year of the Dragon stamp set to celebrate the Lunar New Year. Photo: XINHUA Students in Amman, Jordan try lion dancing during a cultural event to celebrate the Lunar New Year. Photo: XINHUA Children perform to welcome the New Year of the Dragon in Chinatown in San Francisco, USA. Photo: XINHUA Children are excite...

The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and the US Government recently organized a ceremony in Jakarta to review the ASEAN – USAID cooperation with several projects worth more than USD 26 million rolled out in five years, VNA reported. The projects, implemented since 2018, included the ASEAN – USAID Inclusive Growth in ASEAN Through Innovation, Trade and E-commerce (IGNITE), ASEAN – USAID Partnership for Regional Optimisation within the Political-Security and Socio-Cultural Communities (PROSPECT) and ASEAN Policy Implementation projects funded by the USAID and the US Department of State. The United States government, through the USAID, and the ASEAN, celebrated impactful results delivered through ASEAN-U.S. development cooperation totaling more than USD 26 million over the last five years. Source: asean.org More than 100 government officials, policymakers, entrepreneurs, representatives from civil society organizations and the private sector participated to refle...

In Vietnam, the dragon holds a sacred significance as it is closely tied to the legend of the Vietnamese people descending from dragons and fairies. Although dragons are mythical creatures, they have played a significant role in Vietnamese history and hold a special place in the hearts of the Vietnamese people. Throughout different historical periods, Vietnamese dragons have evolved and exhibited unique characteristics that reflect the vivid imagination and skill of talented craftsmen. Distinctive Traits of Vietnamese Dragons According to researcher Nguyen Quoc Huu, Deputy Director of the Exhibition Department at the National Museum of History, dragons can be found on artifacts dating back to the establishment of the Van Lang-Au Lac state in the 7th century BC. The ancient inhabitants of Vietnam began to create myths regarding their origins and started to believe in totem worship. They chose to portray crocodiles stylized as dragons, featuring pointed heads, elongated bodies, curved...

An exhibition on the theme of costumes and daily life utensils of Vietnam’s ethnic minorities is underway at the multimedia library of Saintes City, France until June 30. Visitors to the exhibition in Saintes, France. Photo: VNA According to the organizers, the exhibition is one of the various activities to spread Vietnamese culture among the local population. The event is held under the “Vietnam is welcome in Saintes” program to celebrate 50 years of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and France in 2023. Besides, a fashion show was also held on February 9 by amateur models from Vietnam, which attracted a large number of people, both locals, and tourists in France. Nhung Lehoux, President of the Vietnam 17 Association and representative of the event’s organizers affirmed that the presentation of Vietnam’s ethnic minority costumes not only helps spread Vietnamese culture among the French but also encourages them to explore the country’s colorful culture by t...

Huynh Dinh, a resident of Duc Pho commune in Quang Ngai province, said his boat with 10 fishermen docked at Tinh Hoa fishing port with nearly 20 tonnes of various kinds of fish after being at sea for nearly one month. The first trip of the year always means a lot to fishermen. Whether catching a little or a lot, the initial voyage out to sea sets the hopes for a new year with luck and prosperity. At the same time, boats full of fish dock at Sa Ky fishing port in Binh Chau commune of Quang Ngai province. Tuna boats enjoy bumper catches. Returning home after a fishing trip at the beginning of the new lunar year, many local fishermen are happy as the price of seafood has risen and the boats are full of fish, with this being a hugely positive sign for the beginning of a season full of hope. Each boat of 10 fishermen can earn a profit of VND25 million to VND30 million for each trip. The post Fishing boats in Quang Ngai enjoy...

The museum is located on the bank of the Singapore River and is the only museum in Asia devoted to exploring the continent’s rich artistic heritage. Later on the same day, the Vietnamese government leader and his wife head to the Singapore Botanic Gardens which serves research and preservation of more than 30,000 species of plants. PM Chinh attends a ceremony to name a new orchid species “Pham Le Tran Chinh”, symbolising a strong vitality. The post PM Chinh lays flowers at President Ho Chi Minh statue in Singapore appeared first on Vietexplorer.com . View more from VietExplorer: Vietnam unlikely to reopen to international tourists on July 1 Vietnamese man teaches himself string art Hon Son Island, a hidden gem in Kien Giang Exploring ancient mansion of unique architecture in Hanoi Documentary films recall historic Ho Chi Minh Campaign Vietnam’s oldest zoo seeks support to overcome difficulties caused by COVID-19 Post-COVID-19 cycling rac...

They walked the 40-cm wide and 10-m long surface and climbed up and down 10 steps in 1 minute and 55 seconds. The brothers made the record at their first perfomance so they did not need to do it again. Co, 34 years old, and Nghiep, 38 years old, said that the record making at this time will a milestone that closes their successful career. In 2021, the acrobat brothers set a new world record in head-to-head balancing in Catalonia, Spain. The Vietnamese artists, with Nghiep balancing atop Co’s head, climbed 100 stairs in 53 seconds at Girona Cathedral, the same venue where they set their previous record of 90 steps in 52 seconds in 2016. Co started circus training when he was four, while Nghiep began at five. The two went professional in 1999. Their head-to-head balancing act got them into the top three finalists on Britain’s Got Talent in 2018. The Guinness World Records invited Vietnamese acrobat brothers Giang Quoc Co and Giang Quoc Ng...

Vietnam ranks 6th among 24 Asian countries with the best cuisines by the reputable international gastronomy website TasteAtlas. Banh mi  or Vietnamese-styled baguette with great fillings can be found literally everywhere in Vietnam. Photo: Lam Kieu According to this experiential travel guide to traditional food, the list is drawn up from visitors’ voting on ingredients, dishes, and drinks. With a score of 4.31 points, Vietnam is not far from the best on the list, which includes Japan with 4.59 points, and India with 4.54. The top five iconic Vietnamese dishes suggested by TasteAtlas are Banh mi or Vietnamese-style baguette, Pho or traditional Vietnamese noodle soup with beef or chicken, Cha gio (Nem ran) or spring rolls, Bo kho (braised beef) and Bun bo Hue or Hue style noodle soup with beef. In addition, five iconic products include Vietnamese iced coffee, Phu Quoc fish sauce or fish sauce made from Phu Quoc Island, Vietnamese Coffee, Egg coffee, and Ch...