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Get ready for a spectacular festival in Ha Long City! On September 1-2, Square October 30 and Dai Duong Park beach will come alive with a unique blend of hot air balloon flying and touring, coupled with a mesmerizing light show, music, dance, and art. It’s an event that promises to captivate all your senses. Mark your calendars for the evening of September 2, when Square 30/10 transforms into a vibrant display of hot-air balloons with creative designs, lighting up the night sky. According to the organizers, the Quang Ninh provincial administration, the event is designed to showcase Ha Long City’s cultural richness, warm hospitality, and immense potential for tourism development. It’s an opportunity to experience the city’s unique charm and natural wonders up close. Ha Long Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1994, is renowned for its breathtaking aesthetic and geological value. In 2000, the World Heritage Committee further acknowledged its exceptional geological and geomorphol...

On Sunday, Lt. Uzair Mehmood Malik, a young army officer who was critically injured during a fierce gun battle with militants in Tirah Valley, Khyber District, on Friday, succumbed to his wounds and passed away at Peshawar’s Combined Military Hospital (CMH). He was laid to rest in his native graveyard in Attock District. North Waziristan witnessed two separate incidents, the first of which took place in Razmak tehsil, where militants targeted a security official, resulting in his death. The second clash occurred on Khaisur Road in Mir Ali tehsil, injuring four security personnel. They were promptly transferred to Miramshah Hospital. The military’s media wing remained silent on the matter. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), Lt. Malik was leading troops at Bagh, one of the three locations in Tirah Valley where security forces engaged in a firefight with militants. Lt. Malik displayed exceptional bravery, taking down four militants. Unfortunately, during ...

The annual festival is jointly organized by the Consulate General of India in Ho Chi Minh City, the Ho Chi Minh City Union of Friendship Organizations (HUFO), and the Vietnam-India Friendship Association (VIFA). The grand opening ceremony occurred at Hoa Binh Theater in District 10, Ho Chi Minh City on Saturday. The event was graced by the presence of esteemed business leaders, experts, luminaries, and diverse individuals hailing from Vietnam as well as India. Avika Gor – star actress of the popular Indian TV series Balika Vadhu – thanks her Vietnamese fans during the opening ceremony of Namaste Vietnam 2023 Festival, August 12, 2023. Photo: Duyen Phan / Tuoi Tre News Vietnamese singer Vo Ha Tram performs her latest hit ‘Ve Voi Em,’ which features Hindi verses, at the opening ceremony of Namaste Vietnam 2023 Festival, August 12, 2023. Photo: Duyen Phan / Tuoi Tre News Participants had the opportunity to engage with esteemed artists from India, such as Avika ...

The annual festival is jointly organized by the Consulate General of India in Ho Chi Minh City, the Ho Chi Minh City Union of Friendship Organizations (HUFO), and the Vietnam-India Friendship Association (VIFA). The inaugural ceremony was held at the esteemed Hoa Binh Theater in District 10 of Ho Chi Minh City on Saturday. Distinguished luminaries, industry experts, eminent personalities, and individuals from both Vietnam and India graced the event with their presence. Avika Gor – star actress of the popular Indian TV series Balika Vadhu – thanks her Vietnamese fans during the opening ceremony of Namaste Vietnam 2023 Festival, August 12, 2023. Photo: Duyen Phan / Tuoi Tre News Vietnamese singer Vo Ha Tram performs her latest hit ‘Ve Voi Em,’ which features Hindi verses, at the opening ceremony of Namaste Vietnam 2023 Festival, August 12, 2023. Photo: Duyen Phan / Tuoi Tre News Attendees had the opportunity to engage with prominent Indian artists, such as Avi...

The Vietnamese government has issued a new resolution, which replaces Resolution 79 dated May 25, 2020 and Resolution 60 dated April 27, 2022. This resolution, which came into force on Tuesday, allows foreigners to enter and exit Vietnam with an e-visa at 13 selected airports, 16 border gates, and 13 seaports. The airports that accept e-visas are Noi Bai, Tan Son Nhat, Cam Ranh, Da Nang, Cat Bi, Can Tho, Phu Quoc, Phu Bai, Van Don, Tho Xuan, Dong Hoi, Phu Cat, and Lien Khuong. For border gates, e-visas are applicable at Tay Trang, Mong Cai, Huu Nghi, Lao Cai, Na Meo, Nam Can, Cau Treo, Cha Lo, La Lay, Lao Bao, Bo Y, Moc Bai, Xa Mat, Tinh Bien, Vinh Xuong, and Ha Tien. The seaports that accept e-visas are Hon Gai, Cam Pha, Hai Phong, Nghi Son, Vung Anh, Chan May, Da Nang, Nha Trang, Quy Nhon, Dung Quat, Vung Tau, Ho Chi Minh City, and Duong Dong. Furthermore, the government has extended the visa-free stay for citizens of 13 countries from 15 days to 45 days. These countries include ...

On Sunday afternoon, a tragic accident occurred in Pleiku City, Gia Lai Province, Vietnam’s Central Highlands, resulting in the loss of three individuals. Among them were Paollo, an esteemed member of HAGL FC, as well as assistant coach Duong Minh Ninh and healthcare specialist Dao Trong Tri. The accident involved one four-seater car and two large trucks. During the completion of repatriation procedures, Paollo’s coffin is temporarily housed at the funeral home located within Hoang Anh Gia Lai Hospital in the province. Unfortunately, his girlfriend is unable to complete the necessary authorization procedures to repatriate his body as they were not married at the time. According to the current regulations, only the father or mother has the authority to complete the necessary authorization procedures. HAGL FC has been experiencing difficulties in reaching out to his mother, who resides in Brazil. Additionally, it was previously mentioned that a woman, who is now on her way to Vietnam...

Xoan singing, a traditional Vietnamese folk music genre, was included on the UNESCO Urgent Safeguarding List in 2011 due to a decline in its appreciation, especially among the younger generation. Efforts made by local communities and national authorities have successfully revived and preserved Xoan singing. In Phuong Lau Commune, Viet Tri City, elders are passing down the art of Xoan singing to the younger generation in a small house located in Xoan An Thai Ward. Bui Viet Hao and Bui Nhu Quynh, both born into a family of Xoan singers, were introduced to the art at an early age by their grandparents and mother. Having developed a passion for Xoan singing, they now perform the music genre in various places and are eager to preserve it for future generations. Phu Tho province has played a significant role in promoting and preserving Xoan singing. Over 100 successors have been trained in the province, capable of teaching Xoan singing. In local villages, three generations of singers ca...

An individual named An returned to Vietnam from the United States to attend a prestigious event. The event drew the participation of both the cast and crew of the movie, along with members of the local film industry. The press briefing was captivated by the presentation of the prestigious Golden Camera award. “Inside the Yellow Cocoon Shell” is a Vietnamese film that has recently made its debut at the prestigious 2023 Cannes Film Festival. Following its successful screening at the festival, the movie is now set to be showcased in Vietnam for local audiences to enjoy. Film director Tran Anh Hung (L), actress Tran Nu Yen Khe (R), and film director Cao Trung Hieu attend the premiere of ‘Inside the Yellow Cocoon Shell.’ Photo : Huu Hanh / Tuoi Tre Tran Anh Hung, a French film director of Vietnamese origin, was awarded the Best Director prize at the 2023 Cannes Film Festival for his film ‘The Pot-au-Feu’ (La Passion de Dodin Bouffant). He expressed the significance of the scr...

US Ambassador to Vietnam Marc Knapper recently attended the inauguration ceremony of three classrooms at Hoa Dinh Tay elementary school in the south central province of Phu Yen. The classrooms were funded by the PP23. These three classrooms, with a total area of about 107m2, were constructed by 29 members of the PP23 construction team in 47 consecutive days from July 2023 onwards. The team also improved the courtyard and the concrete road leading to the classrooms to enhance safety for students. US Ambassador to Vietnam Marc Knapper at the ribbon cutting ceremony. Photo: US Embassy in Hanoi According to Ambassador Knapper, these new classrooms are a testament to the 28-year bilateral relationship between the United States and Vietnam. While the classrooms themselves are functional and sustainable, it is the teachers and students who give meaning and purpose to this building. “The new classrooms will contribute to improving learning opportunities for the children of Phu ...