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Hanoi in autumn is a sight to behold, with its cool weather and romantic scenery that has inspired poetry, music, and art. This season paints the city in a captivating light, enticing both local and foreign travelers to explore its streets. A City That Beckons Travelers The mild autumn climate in Hanoi is perfect for outdoor activities. One popular choice is a cyclo tour around the charming Old Quarter, offering a unique perspective of the city’s rich history. Photo: Tra My Hanoi’s autumnal allure extends beyond its aesthetic appeal. The season provides an opportunity to delve into the city’s cultural and historical depths. Visitors can meander through the Old Quarter, taking in the ancient architecture, including the Temple of Literature, Vietnam’s first university, and the Thang Long Imperial Citadel, bathed in the warm glow of golden sunlight. The crisp autumn air also brings forth seasonal delights, such as green rice flakes and ripe persimmons, adding a delecta...

A culinary masterpiece unfolds as the dish is elegantly presented on a metal plate lined with banana leaves. The plate is a vibrant canvas showcasing white rice, dried anchovies, roasted peanuts, fried chicken, crisp cucumber slices, and a bowl of spicy sambal chili sauce—a true feast for the senses. Chef Daus, with his passion for culinary authenticity, elaborates on the dish’s origins: “While the classic nasi lemak is topped with eggs, cucumber, nuts, and anchovies, along with the indispensable sambal, I’ve added a twist with some fried chicken. Traditionally, it’s a chicken-free affair, but in modern-day Malaysia, chicken or even prawn options are commonplace. Some even indulge in a beef rendang twist.” He continues, “The rice, cooked with coconut milk, adds a subtle sweetness that complements the spicy and savory elements beautifully.” Nasi lemak, a signature dish at Lesung, an authentic Malaysian restaurant in District 3, Ho Chi Minh City. Photo: Dong Nguyen / Tuoi Tre...

Vietnam-Denmark Ties Strengthened by Culture and Art Vietnam-Denmark Collaboration Enters a New Era with Green Ports and Logistics Marking the 53rd anniversary of Vietnam-Denmark diplomatic relations, the Danish Ambassador to Vietnam, Nicolai Prytz, offered opening remarks at an event with a new annual theme. Since its inception in 2016, the contest has evolved, focusing primarily on environmental issues. Painting Contest “Denmark in Your Eyes”. Photo: Dinh Hoa With “Green Initiatives” as its theme, the contest inspires students to delve into environmental and climate challenges. Additionally, it offers them a platform to share their insights, thoughts, and visions on safeguarding the environment and natural resources. Participants are encouraged to unleash their creativity and translate their green initiatives into artworks. Their paintings can showcase their ideas on biodiversity, energy conservation, renewable energy, emission reduction, eco-friendly lifest...

The event is held during the eighth month of the lunar calendar. Locals select plump rice ears as part of the ritual in order to worship the rice’s soul to express respect towards the God of agriculture. This is an occasion in which to give thanks for a bountiful harvest. An indispensable part of the festival is to choose rice and to make green rice flakes. Locals harvest rice after performing the ritual in which they worship the rice’s soul. The festival helps to strengthen solidarity among the community as a whole. Making green rice is part of the festival. A food tray represents the Kho Mu ethnic culture and is an integral part of the important cultural occasion. The tray is meant to symbolize both happiness and wealth. Locals enjoy playing tug of war during the festival. A food tray represents the Kho Mu ethnic culture and is an integral part of the important cultural occasion. Locals enjoy playing tug of war during the festival. The post Kho...

The festival aims to promote friendship and solidarity among Asian countries, as well as between Romania and the participating countries. It provides an opportunity for Romanian people to enhance their understanding of the rich and diverse cultures of Asian countries. The Vietnamese booth attracted numerous visitors, particularly young people, with its display of Nón lá (conical hats) and photographs and paintings showcasing the landscape and culture of Vietnam. Visitors also had the chance to witness Áo Dài (traditional long dress) shows and dances, offering them an insight into Vietnamese women’s traditional attire and its cultural significance. Throughout the festival, the Vietnamese Embassy showcased a variety of traditional dishes such as Bánh mì (Vietnamese baguettes) and Nem (spring rolls), as well as key Vietnamese agricultural products like tea and coffee that are exported. The Vietnamese booth, along with booths from China, Bangladesh, Iran, Indonesia, Malaysia, Pakista...

The CEPPP is an activity under the ASEAN Defense Ministers’ Meeting Plus (ADMM-Plus) Experts’ Working Group on Peacekeeping Operations (PKO-EWG) Cycle 4. Photo: VNA Matsuzawa Tomoko, Director for Defense Cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region at the Japanese Ministry of Defense, acknowledged the efforts of Vietnam’s Defense Ministry and the Vietnam Department of Peacekeeping Operations as co-chairs of the event, according to the Nhan dan (People) Newspaper. The CEPPP is an activity under the ASEAN Defense Ministers’ Meeting Plus (ADMM-Plus) Experts’ Working Group on Peacekeeping Operations (PKO-EWG) Cycle 4, which took place on September 13-21. It brought together nearly 300 experts, trainees, and observers from ADMM-Plus member countries. Tomoko highlighted the close cooperation between Vietnam and Japan in the preparation for CEPPP, ensuring the program’s benefits for all participating members. She stated that the CEPPP has successfully achieved its goal of promoting ...