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Vietnam News Headlines Today (Sep. 1) Booming Cross-Border Trade Amid Flourishing Imports and Exports UNESCO Lauds Vietnam’s Contributions to Natural Sciences Coastal, Island Locales Embrace Green Tourism Vietnamese-Funded Secondary School Opens in Laos Son La Showcases Vibrant Festivities for National Day Holiday Lao Cai Celebrates Sa Pa Autumn Festival for National Day Vietnam Firmly Upholds Freedom of Belief and Religion Vietnam and China Strengthen Economic and Trade Ties European-Vietnam Documentary Film Festival Returns in September Photo: VOV Booming Cross-Border Trade Amid Flourishing Imports and Exports Border import and export activities have witnessed robust growth, with import and export turnover through major gateways nationwide surging consistently. Thriving Imports and Exports via Border Gateways As per Lang Son Provincial Customs, from January to August-end, total import and export turnover through the province surpassed US$40 billion,...

“We chose to travel by car as airfare was costly, and the journey turned out to be enjoyable for all of us. Driving through Vietnam, I was struck by its beauty,” shared Vu Ngoc Hieu, a 36-year-old lecturer from Hanoi’s Cau Giay district, in an interview with The Hanoi Times .   Hieu, who has owned his car for over a decade, took his family on their first road trip this summer. Their week-long adventure began in Hanoi and concluded in Hoi An, in the province of Quang Nam. En route, they spent two nights each in Quang Binh and Danang, and on their return journey, they stopped for two nights in Hue and Nghe An.      Hieu’s family takes a break by a river on their way to Danang City. Photo: Vu Ngoc Hieu   As the summer holidays of 2024 commenced, a rising number of Hanoians opted for self-driving vacations to explore the local cuisine and landscapes across Vietnam. According to a survey by VnTravellive, a prominent travel and transportation for...

The proclamation of Vietnam’s independence from France by President Ho Chi Minh on September 2, 1945, in Ba Dinh Square, marked a pivotal moment in the nation’s history. This historic event, witnessed in the heart of Hanoi, laid the foundation for the Democratic Republic of Vietnam and has since been celebrated as the country’s most significant national holiday. In anticipation of this momentous occasion, the streets of Hanoi come alive with vibrant decorations and patriotic fervor. Approximately one week prior, the city transforms into a sea of red, with flags, banners, and flowers adorning homes and downtown areas. The atmosphere buzzes with excitement as residents prepare to commemorate the 79th anniversary of Vietnam’s Independence Day in 2024. Duy Khanh, from The Hanoi Times , captures the essence of these colorful streets in his vivid descriptions. The following images offer a glimpse into the festive atmosphere that envelops Hanoi ahead of Independence Day. On the fa...

A young South Korean artist, adorned in vibrant Hanbok, graced the stage at the Ho Chi Minh City Union of Arts and Literature Associations. Her performance, a beautiful blend of traditional songs and the art of Pansori, captivated the audience with its unique narrative style accompanied by a drummer. Seong, the talented vocalist, shared with Tuoi Tre newspaper that her journey with Pansori began in first grade, and she felt deeply honored to be performing in Vietnam. The energetic and captivating drum dance performance by a South Korean artist. Photo: Thuy Linh / Tuoi Tre The cultural program also showcased the talents of South Korean artists, featuring a traditional Salpuri dance and an energetic drum dance that filled the venue with rhythm and joy. Vietnamese artists contributed to the event with their own traditional folk arts, including ca tru , an ancient ceremonial singing style from the north, chau van , spiritual singing with a deep cultural significance, and h...

Hanoi witnessed a surge of excitement as nearly 500 tourists, the vanguard of a massive 5,500-strong contingent from India, touched down in Vietnam, marking the largest MICE group ever from the country to visit the S-shaped nation. Rolling Out the Red Carpet for the Massive MICE Group Indian tourists embarked on their journey in Hanoi by visiting the Temple of Literature. Photo: Hoai Nam/ The Hanoi Times As per a VietTravel report to the Hanoi Tourism Department, the 5,500-strong Indian delegation will arrive in smaller batches from August 27 to September 7. These visitors are employees of Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd., hailing from diverse countries, predominantly India. They are classified as high-spending tourists, and their services were booked two to three months in advance. The company is owned by one of India’s top five billionaires, who is also part of this traveling group. The Indian tourist group is exploring Vietnam as per a carefully crafted itinerar...