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One year later, Vietnam’s capital has experienced a significant improvement, jumping 19 spots to 129th out of 173 cities in the latest Economic Intelligence Unit (EIU) liveability rankings. The vibrant city of Hanoi has experienced a remarkable transformation, propelling it to become one of the world’s most livable cities in 2023. Boasting a strong sense of community, the city’s friendly residents and their unwavering support have played a pivotal role in Hanoi’s recovery and growth. Hanoi’s rich heritage and traditional values, which date back centuries, have been preserved and celebrated, adding to the city’s charm and appeal. Additionally, Hanoi’s cuisine, renowned for its unique flavors and diverse range of dishes, has further enhanced its reputation as a must-visit destination. This combination of factors has contributed to Hanoi’s ascent in the global livability rankings, solidifying its position as a captivating and thriving city.  The daily life of Hanoians in t...

Cashew exports earn the country a total of US$1.6 billion throughout the reviewed period, up by 7.7% against the same period from last year. The average export price stands at an estimated US$5,805 per tonne. Vietnam ships 1.02 million tonnes of coffee overseas for US$2.4 billion in the first six months of the year, a decline of 2.2% in volume but up by 3% in value, respectively. Shrimp exports rake in US$1.2 billion in the first half of the year, an annual drop of 34%. Vietnamese rubber export revenue in the January to June period hits US$803 million with a volume of 580,000 tonnes, annual declines of 23.7% and 3.3%, respectively. The export turnover of wood and wooden products in the first half of the year reaches US$4.7 billion, showing a sharp decrease compared to last year. Vietnamese fruit and vegetable export turnover hits more than US$1 billion in June for the first time, duly raising the figure in the first half of this year to U...

In Ho Chi Minh City, Bluey’s launch screening will run from June 24 to July 7. In Hanoi, the cartoon’s launch screening will be on June 26, then on June 30 and July 1. Bluey will also have free public screenings in Da Nang on July 5 and in Can Tho on July 6. Three episodes of Bluey, titled “Magic Xylophone,” “Grannies,” and “The Beach,” totaling 21 minutes, will be screened with a Vietnamese voiceover. Bluey is an animated series about a family of Australian blue heelers dogs, produced by Brisbane-based Ludo Studio for ABC Kids and co-commissioned by ABC Children’s and BBC Studios. The colorful ensemble of canine characters includes Bluey Heeler and Bingo Heeler, Bluey’s younger sister. Their parents are Bandit Heeler, an archaeologist, and Chilli Heeler, who works part-time in airport security. Since its premiere in 2018, the series has gained viewership from all around the world. It has been praised for its realistic portrayal of contemporary family life and its ability to add...

France and Italy, by defeating strong opponents, have secured the highest scores and will compete for the title on the final night of the Da Nang International Fireworks Festival (DIFF) 2023. The festival is themed ‘The World Without Distance’ and Ngo Thi Kim Yen, the vice chairwoman of the Da Nang municipal administration and head of the organizing board, has announced that the prize value has been doubled for this year’s winners. The champions will receive a prize of US$20,000 and the runners-up will be awarded a US$10,000 prize. Eight teams from Vietnam, Finland, Canada, France, Australia, Italy, Poland, and the UK have participated in DIFF 2023. Yen admits that it was a difficult task to select the two best teams for the final night due to the exceptional performances of all the participants. However, France and Italy stood out with their impressive displays, thus earning their spot in the final night Vietnam Television’s channel 1 (VTV1) will broadcast the final night of D...

Deputy PM Ha meets with Prince Jaime de Bourbon de Parme, Climate Envoy of the Netherlands. Source: VOV Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha and Dutch Minister of Infrastructure and Water Management Mark Harbers recently co-chaired the eighth meeting of the Vietnam-Netherlands Inter-Governmental Committee on climate change adaptation and water management in The Hague, as reported by VOV. The meeting aimed to address the pressing issues regarding climate change and water management, emphasizing the importance of collaboration between Vietnam and the Netherlands. This joint effort signifies the commitment of both nations to find innovative solutions and implement effective measures in mitigating the adverse effects of climate change and managing water resources. Deputy Prime Minister Ha expressed his happiness at the encouraging progress achieved in the bilateral relations, particularly in the strategic partnership focused on climate change adaptation and water management. S...

The Duy Tan University is ranked 514 in the QS World University Rankings 2024. The Ton Duc Thang University is placed in the range of 721-730, while the Vietnam National University (VNU) – Hanoi and VNU – Ho Chi Minh City are in the range of 951-1000. The Hanoi University of Science and Technology is categorized as 1201-1400. The QS World University Rankings 2024 includes a total of 1,499 universities from 104 countries and territories. Out of these, 83 universities are entering the list for the first time. Malaysia has the highest number of ranked universities in Southeast Asia, with 28 universities. Indonesia follows with 26, Thailand has 13, Vietnam has 5, the Philippines has 5, Singapore has 4, and Brunei has 2. Singapore, despite having only four universities on the list, is still considered a leading position in the region with two universities named in the top 30 in the world. Duy Tan University Duy Tan University is located in Da Nang, Vietnam. It is the first and larges...

The spinning tops of the Tay ethnic minority are crafted from various types of wood such as ironwood, guava, and grapefruit trees. These tops feature a unique design with a round and squat body, and a sharp point at the bottom that allows them to spin effortlessly. Tay women have a unique technique for spinning tops using a fiber cord made from jute or flax. They tightly wrap the cord around either the upper or lower part of the top. This allows them to throw the top down and simultaneously pull the cord, causing the top to spin on the ground. Nong Thi Huong, a Tay woman from Luc Yen district, fondly reminisces about her experience playing top since she was in grade 6 or 7. She would always carry it with her in her schoolbag or hang it on her belt. Sometimes, she would play it enthusiastically with her friends, even though she would occasionally get scolded by her parents. She admits that this game is incredibly addictive, as the more she played it, the more she fell in love with i...

The monthly event aims to contribute to enhancing mutual understanding, friendship, and solidarity among the embassies of ASEAN countries in the Netherlands. Mayelinne de Lara, representative of The Diplomat Magazine of the Netherlands and the EU, expressed her appreciation for the special relationship among ASEAN countries and diplomatic families in the ASEAN community in the Netherlands. She proposed the idea of organizing a common cultural event for the embassies of ASEAN countries and other foreign embassies in the Netherlands. The goal of the event would be to promote the unique culture and cuisine of ASEAN countries, especially Vietnam, to the Dutch people. Participants at the event had the opportunity to taste Vietnamese food and take part in a spring roll making competition. The post Dutch Develop Appreciation for Vietnamese Cuisine appeared first on Vietexplorer.com .

Vietnamese female students studied Veterinary Medicine at the University of Havana in the 1967-1968 years. Photo: Ky uc Cuba/Facebook page 73-year-old Phuong Song Lien, a member of the club of Vietnamese alumni once studied in Cuba, recalled the time in the fall of 1967, at the age of 17, she boarded a ship to go to Cuba to study Veterinary Medicine at La Habana University. After nearly a month, she arrived in Cuba. Since then, she had lived a vibrant, carefree and liberal Latin life, welcomed by the Cuban people with open arms, ready to teach all the students the knowledge and profession that Vietnam needs. What Lien treasures most is the love and affection of Cuban people for Vietnamese students. Despite many difficulties and deprivations due to the encirclement and embargo policies against their country, Cubans still save, give rice and share clothes, giving Vietnamese students the best conditions to study and live. She remembers the concern of Mrs. Margos, the repre...

The grand opening ceremony of the festival was graced by the presence of esteemed guests such as Vietnamese State President Vo Van Thuong, Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha, and several other prominent officials. This image shows Vietnamese State President Vo Van Thuong attending the launch ceremony of the Grape-Wine Festival in Ninh Thuan Province on June 15, 2023. The photo was taken by Duy Ngoc for Tuoi Tre. Vietnamese State President Vo Van Thuong attends the launch ceremony of the Grape –Wine Festival in Ninh Thuan Province, June 15, 2023. Photo: Duy Ngoc / Tuoi Tre Speaking at the event, Deputy PM Ha praised the diligence and non-stop efforts of Ninh Thuan farmers in growing several varieties of grapes. He emphasized that their hard work has played a significant role in transforming the province into a popular tourist destination. Products made from grapes such as wine and syrup not only contribute to the local economy, but also help diversify the range of touris...

The Vietnamese Department of Fine Arts, Photography, and Exhibition and Vietnam Cultural Centre in Laos jointly organised an event that showcased 180 photos, including 160 capturing 26 heritages of Vietnam and four heritages of Laos. These photos featured iconic landmarks such as Hoi An ancient town, My Son sanctuary, Thang Long imperial citadel, Ha Long Bay, Hue court music, the ancient capital of Luang Prabang, Wat Phou world heritage site, Plain of Jars, and Khaen music. The exhibition, which showcased photographs taken by various Vietnamese and Lao photographers, effectively conveyed the current beauty, value, and vitality of these heritages. These images depicted the rich history, culture, ideas, knowledge, customs, beliefs, and aesthetics of both countries. The exhibition is currently open to the public in the capital and will remain so until the end of July. Afterward, it will be moved to other Lao localities. The post “Exhibition of Photos Highlighting Vietnamese and Laotian...

Overview of the conference. Ho Chi Minh City Committee for Overseas Vietnamese Affairs held a hybrid conference on June 28 to highlight the important role of overseas Vietnamese communities in the “Vietnamese people prioritize Vietnamese goods” campaign. The event successfully drew the participation of overseas Vietnamese (OV) entrepreneurs and representatives of OV businesses in the city. Additionally, OV associations from various countries, as well as Vietnam’s diplomatic agencies in Thailand, the US, Australia, and Japan, also attended the event. Nguyen Ho Hai, the deputy secretary of the HCM City Party Committee and the head of the city’s steering committee for the campaign, has emphasized the importance of the conference as a platform for city leaders to listen and engage with expatriates, businessmen, and business representatives from overseas. This gathering presents a valuable opportunity for these individuals to share their contributions and plans, enabling frui...

An impressive performance was delivered by An, who was the fifth seed with an Elo rating of 1,459. Throughout the tournament, she secured eight wins, two draws, and only suffered one loss in her 11 games. This exceptional record earned her a total of nine points and the silver medal. The event was won by Altynbek Aiaru from Kazakhstan, who scored 10.5 points with an outstanding record of 10 victories out of 11 games. An’s only draw in the tournament occurred in the match against Aiaru. In addition to An’s silver medal, three other Vietnamese chess players also achieved notable results. Le Phan Hoang Quan, Dau Khuong Duy, and Nguyen Hong Nhung secured three bronze medals in the Boys U8, Boys U12, and Girls U18 blitz chess categories, respectively. In the preceding rapid chess competitions, Le Thai Hoang Anh, Dau Khuong Duy, and Pham Tran Gia Phuc displayed exceptional performances and secured three gold medals in the Girls U12, Boys U12, and Boys U14 categories, respectively. Furthe...

Summer is a wonderful time for relaxing and enjoying a lovely holiday with friends and family. It is also an opportunity to witness the blooming of the pink shower flowers (also known as Cassia javanica) in the Southeast region and Central Highlands of Vietnam. Cassia javanica, also known as Pink Shower Tree, is a flowering plant in the family Fabaceae. The species originates from the natural forests of Southeast Asia. In Vietnam, it is widely available in Central Highland provinces such as Gia Lai, Kon Tum, and Dak Lak and South Eastern provinces such as Tay Ninh and Dong Nai. During summer, tourists can come and visit these wonderful places to see these gorgeous flowers. Dalat – The city of thousand flowers Photo: Sam Sam Dalat is famous for its cool climate and comfortable atmosphere all year round. In each season, this destination is painted with the colors of different flowers blooming everywhere. If you visit during this time, you will also have a chance to see t...

His arrival was announced in a post on the organizer International Football Invitation’s official Weibo social media site with a video of players stepping off a plane, ahead of Thursday’s Argentina-Australia match in the Chinese capital’s recently rebuilt Workers’ Stadium. Lionel Messi, who lifted the World Cup in Qatar in December and is widely considered to be one of the game’s all-time greats, confirmed this week that he will leave French champions Paris St Germain for the U.S. league. This is the seventh visit to China for the Argentina captain, and his first since 2017. Messi has always received a fervent welcome on his previous visits to China, which has a huge soccer fan base despite the struggles of the men’s national team, who have played at the World Cup only once. Australia and Argentina last met at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar in the round of 16, where Messi was among the scorers as his team won 2-1. The post Messi Visits Beijing for Friendly Before His Transfer to Miam...

Traffic policemen in Hanoi implement measures aimed at ensuring safety around the exam venues from early in the morning. A mother encourages her daughter and expresses hopes that she will perform well during her high-school graduation examination. Volunteers are on hand to support both students and their parents at an exam venue in Hanoi. Teachers prepare paper boxes in order to keep students’ belongings in an area located 25 metres away from the test site. Some students review their lessons at an exam site in Dong Da district of Hanoi. A total of 250,000 staff have been mobilised in order to organise and invigilate the exams taking place across the country this year. During the morning students do a test on Vietnamese literature and language for 120 minutes, followed by a 90-minute math test held in the afternoon. On June 29, tests in natural sciences are scheduled to take place in the morning and social sciences in the afternoon. Photographed are s...