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Hanoi in Autumn is renowned for its picturesque beauty and distinctive culinary offerings. Some of the iconic dishes that allow readers to explore the charm of Hanoi during this enchanting season include: Vong Village’s Com Autumn in Hanoi is synonymous with com, or green rice flakes, which have become a signature of Hanoi cuisine. Com is made from meticulously selected, roasted, and husk-free young glutinous rice grains. Vong Village in Dich Vong Hau Ward, Cau Giay District, is the birthplace of Hanoi’s com. Over time, Hanoi locals have developed various delectable variations of the traditional com, including com sweet dessert soup, fried com, roasted com, sticky com rice, com cakes, com bologna, and bananas dipped in com. Chili-salted toast Chili-salted toast is a popular dish among young Hanoians. Made with simple ingredients such as baguette, sausage, meat floss, and chili sauce, this combination offers a strong and addictive flavor. Ripe Sau Ripe Sau, also known as Indoch...

India and the United Nations (UN) have launched a joint capacity-building initiative for the Global South in New York. The initiative aims to share India’s development experiences, best practices, and expertise with partner countries in the Global South through capacity building and training programs. As part of this initiative, the UN India team and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation will partner to leverage India’s Technical and Economic Cooperation platform to share India’s development experiences and best practices across the world. (Photo: Opindia.com) The initiative was announced at an event titled “India-UN for the Global South-Delivering for Development” in New York on September 23, 2023, in the presence of India’s External Affairs Minister, Dr. S Jaishankar. The event also saw the participation of President of the 78th UN General Assembly, Dennis Francis. This initiative will significantly contribute to global efforts in achieving the Sustainable Development ...

Precious Heritage Art Gallery Museum Exhibition The Precious Heritage Art Gallery Museum exhibition, curated by renowned French photographer Réhahn Croquevielle, showcases over 60 vibrant photos capturing the traditional costumes of various ethnic groups in Vietnam. These groups include Dao, Bo Y, O Du, Phu La, La Hu, Pu Peo, Pa Then, and Si La. Each photo is accompanied by fascinating stories and unique artefacts collected by the author during his journey throughout the country. The exhibition provides information on each photo in Vietnamese, English, and French, enabling viewers to appreciate the cultural diversity of the 54 ethnic groups living in different regions of Vietnam. Through vivid portrayals, visitors gain a better understanding of the distinct characteristics, lifestyles, and customs of each group, contributing to a deeper appreciation for the rich and diverse national cultural identity. Réhahn’s exploration of the North of Vietnam showcases the stunning beauty of th...

Located at an altitude of approximately 170m, Ban Ba waterfall is known as Tuyen Quang’s iconic landmark. The waterfall’s water level remains consistent throughout the year, earning it the nickname “the sleeping muse”. The Ban Ba waterfall stretches over a length of about 3 km and is comprised of three main tiers. These tiers are known as Tat Cum, Tat Cao, and Tat Gio, with small waterfalls and blue water ponds nestled between them. Referring to the heroic Tuyen Quang, many people often think of the history of resistance against foreign invaders here. So this land is also known by names like “capital of the resistance” and “capital of liberation”. Tuyen Quang is famous for many magnificent landmarks, such as the Ban Ba waterfall. Ban Ba Waterfall is located at the foot of Phieng Khang Mountain, Trung Ha Commune, Chiem Hoa District, 80km away from Tuyen Quang City. From Chiem Hoa, go 25km to reach the waterfall deep in the jungle, surrounded by green and majestic mountains. Ban B...

Accordingly, the Southeast Asian country ranked 19th on the list. ForwardKeys revealed that the number of international tourists heading to Vietnam stood at just 28% lower than the pre-pandemic period and equal to 112% compared to the same period from last year. Photo: Vinpearl During the July – August period, the Vietnamese tourism industry witnessed a significant recovery with about 2.25 million foreign visitors, or 80% compared to the same period in 2019. Of these, the number of passengers traveling by air stood at 1.97 million. The US topped the list by a substantial margin, attracting 11% of all international visitors this summer, followed by Spain, the UK, Italy, Japan, France, Mexico, Germany, Canada, and Turkey. Vietnam summer often starts in late April and ends in late August. It is known as one of the peak seasons for tourism as it coincides with the public holiday and Vietnam summer vacation. Like in many other countries, the summer season in Vietnam is not the m...

Two auxiliary ships of the Royal New Zealand Navy – HMNZS Aotearoa and HMNZS Te Mana – arrived at Saigon Port in Ho Chi Minh City on September 24 as part of a goodwill visit to celebrate 48 years of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and New Zealand, according to a report by VOV. The visit aims to further strengthen the friendly and close relationship between the Royal New Zealand Navy and the Vietnam People’s Navy. Vietnamese and New Zealand officers at the welcome ceremony in HCM City on September 24 Source: New Zealand Embassy – Hanoi, Vietnam/FB During their five-day stay, officers and sailors will participate in various activities, including exchanges and meetings between the two navies, friendly sports events, and community activities. “We are very much looking forward to spending time in this beautiful city, seeing the wonderful sights, meeting the very friendly people, and enjoying the amazing food,” said Rear Admiral James Gilmour, Commander Joint Forces N...

Vietnam News Today (Sep. 25) notable headlines PM encourages aviation cooperation with Embraer S.A. Vietnamese PM starts official visit to Brazil Two Royal New Zealand Navy ships dock at Saigon port on goodwill visit Latin America among most important markets for Vietnam: official Hong Kong auctioneer to put painting by renowned Vietnamese painter up for sale Nearly 50 Vietnamese companies join trade promotion event in India Semiconductors a future key industry of Vietnam Another bronze medal for Vietnam at ASIAD Hangzhou Vietnam’s aquaculture top position on world map Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh calls at Embraer S.A., a Brazilian multinational aerospace corporation, in Sao Paolo. PM encourages aviation cooperation with Embraer S.A. Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on September 23 made a field trip to Embraer S.A., a Brazilian multinational aerospace corporation, in Sao Jose dos Campos city, Sao Paulo state, Brazil, as part of his ongoing official visit to B...