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A photo exhibition called “A Mother’s Love” by Le Bich, a well-known photographer from Hanoi, will be held at the Vietnamese Women’s Museum in downtown Hanoi from March 1 to 15. The poster for the “A Mother’s Love” photo exhibition by artist Le Bich. The exhibition features 30 color and black-and-white photos that capture the loving moments between Vietnamese mothers and their children. These photos were taken by photographer Le Bich over a period of nearly 20 years. With his camera, the talented photographer traveled to various regions of Vietnam, from the mountainous areas in the north to the central provinces, engaging with people and capturing authentic and emotional images that portray the love of mothers. Whether they reside in remote mountain villages or plains and coastal areas, whether they are women from ethnic minority backgrounds or urban dwellers, whether they are working hard or taking a moment of leisure, the Vietnamese mothers in Le Bich’s photographs a...

Modest investment The cultural and creative industries are some of the fastest-growing industries in the world and are expected to contribute up to 10% of global GDP by 2030. Many countries recognize the increasingly important role of creative culture in the post-industrial economy, driving sustainable development. In Vietnam, the Party and State have implemented guidelines, policies, and laws to develop culture and cultural industries. In a resolution adopted in 2014, the Party Central Committee emphasized the need to build a healthy cultural market, promote the development of cultural industries, and strengthen the dissemination of Vietnamese culture. The 13th National Party Congress in 2021 also identified the urgent task of developing cultural industries and cultural services by leveraging the soft power of Vietnamese culture. In September 2016, the Government approved a national strategy for developing Vietnamese cultural industries until 2020, with a vision towards 2030. Fiv...

Based on the National Center for Hydrometeorological Forecasting, the weather in the Northeast, some places in the Northwest, and North Central regions have been influenced by increased cold air. Inland areas of the Northeast have strong wind levels of 2-3, while coastal areas have wind levels of 3. Due to the increasing influence of cold air, the northeastern region will continue to experience extremely cold weather in the coming days. The lowest temperatures in the Midlands and the Northern Delta are commonly between 11-13 degrees, and in the Northern mountainous areas, temperatures range from 8-11 degrees. At the same time, the northeast sea will continue to have strong winds at level 6 and gusts at levels 7-8, creating strong sea waves. The weather in the Northern and North Central regions will have scattered light rain, showers, and thunderstorms in some places. During thunderstorms, there is a possibility of tornadoes, lightning, hail, and strong winds. Weather Forecast fo...

Passengers at check-in counters in Noi Bai International Airport. Photo: VNA On February 15, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh issued Directive No. 06/CT-TTg, instructing the Ministry of Public Security to consider waiving visas for more countries based on the new situation and Vietnam’s relations with those countries. Vietnam already waives visas for travelers from 25 countries, including 13 entitled to unilateral exemption. These countries are Germany, France, Italy, Spain, the UK, Russia, Japan, the Republic of Korea, Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Finland, and Belarus. Since mid-August 2023, the country has been issuing e-visas to all foreign arrivals and extending the temporary residence period from 30 to 90 days, with unlimited entries and exits, according to Viet Nam News. The temporary residence period for foreigners entering the country under unilateral visa exemption has been increased to 45 days. Hoang Nhan Chinh, the head of the Secretariat of the Tourism Advisory B...

Strategic partnership Husky Technologies is a global leader in injection molding technologies, solutions, and services. We are dedicated to providing the best production solutions and have established collaborations with renowned brands and producers across the world. In 1993, recognizing the potential for growth, we entered the Vietnamese market. Vietnam, with its stable political environment, young and growing population, and strategic geographical location, presented an ideal opportunity for development. The country’s industries have also experienced consistent growth rates over the years. Emile Haddad, Sales General Manager – Rigid Packaging SEA at Husky Technologies Husky has established itself as a trusted supplier of equipment to numerous Vietnamese businesses, including leading brands. Currently, there are over 110 Husky injection molding systems operating throughout Vietnam, producing approximately 7 billion parts per year, including preforms, closures, lids, a...

Aside from scenery spots, tourists will be greatly impressed by many traditional dishes that can be sampled, such as Banh Xeo, a type of crispy Vietnamese pancake, Banh Can, mini pancakes, and seafood noodles. Hoi An in Quang Nam province is an attractive destination for both domestic and foreign travelers to visit, particularly due to its incredible culture. (Photo: Luu Huong) Visitors are able to enjoy a diverse range of Vietnamese, Chinese, Japanese, and European culture, all of which are on show through the local cuisine and architecture. (Photo: PysTravel) Known to be one of the most beautiful bays in the world, Nha Trang Bay is considered to be a tourist paradise in Vietnam. Beaches and islands serve as ideal spots for visitors to enjoy during the New Year holiday to escape from the northern region’s cold weather. (Photo: VnTrip) The central coastal province of Phu Yen captures the hearts of travelers through its fabulous range of dest...

Holiday turned home Rafael Masters landed in Vietnam 14 years ago. A recent graduate, the British national had planned to travel the world and experience different cultures. To finance such a trip, he planned to work as an English teacher. “I intended to teach for a year and then return home. What actually happened was that I began to fall in love with the culture, the country, and even teaching in Vietnam. “It’s an incredibly exciting feeling to see children of all ages being given educational tools and then developing and building themselves with those tools,” he said. Rafael Masters, founder of Vulcan Augmetics, a start-up that makes electronic prosthetics for the disabled. Photo : Binh Minh / Tuoi Tre Some of Masters’ first students in Vietnam are now doctors, engineers, and biochemists working in a variety of countries around the world. Seeing their success is part of what inspired him to found Vulcan Augmetics – a start-up that manufactures electronic prosthe...

Bat Nha Monastery is located in Damb’ri commune, about 17km from the center of Bao Loc city. Besides the charming scenery, this place also possesses unique architecture and is one of the impressive spiritual tourist destinations in Lam Dong. sgtiepthi.vn This monastery was established in 1995. In 2005, it was expanded and more facilities were built. This place is getting more and more spacious to meet the demand of the courses as well as volunteer work. Bat Nha Monastery is located on a high hill, with the most beautiful terrain in the Di Linh plateau. From here, visitors can admire the beautiful, peaceful, and romantic scenery of the tea hills. In particular, right in front of the gate of Bat Nha Monastery, there are large yellow royal poinciana or Mohur trees planted in two rows along the path. This is a rather rare plant in Vietnam, with the scientific name Schizolobium excelcium. It belongs to the legume family, which is different from the common royal poinciana. Th...

Vietnamese Iced Coffee is rated among the best coffee worldwide. Photo: TasteAtlas Vietnamese iced coffee received a rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from the renowned worldwide culinary magazine, which is on par with Ristretto of Italy. The two tasty beverages share the top slot based on rating. Italian Ristretto. Photo: TasteAtlas According to TasteAtlas, Vietnamese iced coffee is a drink that combines strong coffee, condensed milk, and ice. “It is traditionally made with medium or coarse ground Vietnamese-grown coffee, typically the Robusta variety, which is brewed using a drip phin filter—in which the coffee is brewed and then slowly dripped in the cup,” says the magazine. It noted that the coffee is then poured over ice and mixed with condensed milk, whilst it is usually served in a tall glass. TasteAtlas also revealed that although the drink is commonly made with condensed milk ( cà phê sữa đá ), there is also a version that combines only coffee and ice ...