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“Ban Me Dance” Traditional Art and Fashion Show: A Cultural Extravaganza The “Ban Me Dance” traditional art and fashion show, held in Buon Ma Thuot City, Dak Lak Province, captivated both locals and visitors with its vibrant celebration of cultural heritage. The event, which took place on October 19, marked a significant milestone: the 120th anniversary of the establishment of Dak Lak Province and Buon Ma Thuot City’s journey over the same period. Organized by the Buon Ma Thuot People’s Committee in collaboration with Viet Mode Co., Ltd., the program aimed to preserve and promote the traditional brocade art forms of Dak Lak’s ethnic minorities. Set beneath the ancient and majestic Cinnamomum camphora tree on the grounds of the Bao Dai Palace, the event exuded a mystical and enchanting ambiance. The performances showcased a stunning array of brocade costumes and revived ancient crafts such as weaving, wood carving, pottery, and basket weaving. It was a true fusion of art, with musi...

In 2020, photographer Nguyen Hai and his team embarked on a second expedition to explore Hang Tien Cave. Starting from Tan Hoa Commune, they rode their motorbikes towards Cao Quang commune in Quang Binh. Upon reaching the hill, Hai had to trek through forests, mountains, and streams to reach the meadow. After hours of walking on the rocky path, the photographer arrived at the Hang Tien camping site, situated beside a cool, emerald stream. One of the most significant characteristics of this destination is its vortex-looking shape that resembles the eye of a storm. Photo: Nguyen Hai Hang Tien (Fairy Cave) is the largest dry cave in the Tu Lan cave system, located in Tuyen Hoa district, Quang Binh province, about 70 km west of Phong Nha – Ke Bang National Park. It stands approximately 70 m high and 50 m wide. The best time to visit this outdoor attraction is during the dry season, which runs from April to August. One of the defining features of this destination is its vort...

Six Universities named in THE World Rankings THE (Times Higher Education) is one of the most famous and influential university rating organizations globally, along with Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) and Shanghai Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU). According to the latest announcement by THE, Vietnam has six higher education institutions in the world university rankings for 2024. The six are Duy Tan University in Da Nang, Ton Duc Thang University in Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi University of Science and Technology, Vietnam National University in Hanoi, Vietnam National University in HCMC, and Hue University. Vietnam National University in Hanoi (VNU) is named in the 1201–1500 range out of 1904 ranked higher education institutions, according to the published results. Vietnam National University in Hanoi (VNU) 1004 higher education institutions from 108 nations and territories are listed in THE 2024 rankings. THE uses the WUR 3.0 rating system this year, with several c...

The weather forecast in different regions In the Northwest region, the weather is predicted to be cloudy and sunny during the day, and light rain at night. The lowest temperature will be between 21-24 degrees and the highest temperature will be between 27-30 degrees, with some places reaching over 30 degrees. In the Northeast region, the weather will be cloudy with sunny days, and there may be thunderstorms in some areas at night. During thunderstorms, tornadoes, lightning, and strong winds are possible. The lowest temperature will be between 22-25 degrees and the highest temperature will be between 27-30 degrees, with some places reaching over 30 degrees. In Thanh Hoa – Thua Thien Hue, the weather will be cloudy and sunny during the day, with high temperatures, and moderate to heavy rain in the evening and night. During thunderstorms, tornadoes, lightning, and strong winds are possible. The lowest temperature will be between 22-25 degrees and the highest temperature will be betw...

Dominique Tham (Nha Trang Dolphins) It would be no exaggeration to say that Dominique Tham is the biggest discovery of the 2022 VBA.  The born-in-1996 player is 1.95m tall and weighs 109kg. Dominique Tham’s great physique gave opposing defenders ‘nightmares.’ His ball-catching accuracy rate was 7.6 times per game in the 2022 VBA group stage, surpassing that of all other foreign players. He gained a high rebound score of 17.5 and 16.5 points in two games. His shot accuracy was 52 percent, making him the Vietnamese-born player scoring the highest points in the 2022 VBA group stage. Michael Soy (L) of the Danang Dragons is interviewed after a 2022 VBA game. Photo: VBA Michael Soy (Danang Dragons) At the 2022 VBA season, Michael Soy showed great progress.  The only Vietnamese-born player of the Danang Dragons, Michael Soy was sent out onto the court by coach Phan Thanh Canh for 463 out of 480 minutes of the season. Overcoming other excellent shooters, M...

Minister of External Affairs S. Jaishankar. File. | Photo Credit: PTI India will always stand with the Global South and seek to strengthen the U.N.’s effectiveness, said External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on October 24 on the annual commemorative day celebrating the creation of the United Nations. “India’s ongoing tenure as the member of the UNSC has reflected our principled approach of promoting dialogue and diplomacy to meet contemporary challenges. India will always stand with the Global South and seek to strengthen the UN’s effectiveness,” he said. “Our focus on reformed multilateralism, rule of law, and a fair and equitable international system is aimed at ensuring UN’s continued relevance,” he added. As the U.N.’s founding member, India remains committed to its purposes and principles, Mr. Jaishankar said. “Our contributions to implementing the goals of the Charter are a reflection of this commitment.” During his 11-day U.S. visit last month, the External Af...

Initiated by the Australian government, the New Colombo Plan Programme gives Australian students learning at domestic universities opportunities to study, practice, exchange and research in 40 countries in Indo-Pacific, including Vietnam. 33 students learn about sustainable water management in Vietnam, engage with Vietnamese universities and visit water supply and water treatment plants. Source: Australian embassy in Vietnam Students from the University of Adelaide of Australia have shared their deep impression of Vietnamese culture after joining a two-week study tour in Vietnam through the New Colombo Plan Scholarship Programme, VNA reported. According to Dr. Tran Nam Nghiep, vice director of Strategic Partnerships for South East Asia in the Faculty of Engineering, Computer and Mathematical Sciences (ECMS) at the University of Adelaide, with the support of the Australian government, the faculty sent a group of 33 students to Vietnam for the field trip from mid-September...

According to a report, Aman, 30, highlighted the objective of life with fitness as a prime ingredient to bringing smiles to the face of people. “Without a goal, life is like a game of football without a goalpost. I find no objective in life if there is no fitness, engagement, and smile on people’s faces. I feel satisfied when people smile, laugh, and shout their support for football, I feel that I have found my objective in their smiles and their laughs,” the report quoted Aman, who is also among the co-founders of the football club, as saying. Claiming that ‘Kashmir Avengers’ is one of the top J-K football clubs, he said that it has more than 90 per cent of locals play in the club adding that it comes under the category of Premier Division. “It is satisfying to watch our own youngsters playing in the game even when we don’t know who will win. The support of people towards Kashmir Avengers is so high that the cheering somehow finds its way to the ears of our players in ...

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh welcomes the President of the Cambodian Senate Samdech Say Chhum. Photo: VGP Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh had a meeting with visiting President of the Cambodian Senate Samdech Say Chhum in Hanoi on October 25, VNA reported. PM Chinh congratulated Cambodia on the success of the recent election of People’s Councils at the communal and ward levels with the great victory of the Cambodian People’s Party (CPP), as well as the comprehensive achievements that the country has gained, especially in the Covid-19 fight. He hailed Cambodia’s contributions as the ASEAN and AIPA Chair in 2022, expressing his belief that the relevant high-level meetings in Phnom Penh in November will be successful, contributing to building an ASEAN Community of peace, stability and prosperity, and enhancing the status and role of Cambodia in the region and the world. The Vietnamese leader affirmed that Vietnam stays persistent to its foreign policy of independence, self...