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Cuc hoa mi or white daisies are often in full bloom in November, signalling the beginning of Hanoi’s winter. During this time, many people flock to daisy gardens to take photos with the flowers. Cuc hoa mi or white daisies are often in full bloom in November, signalling the beginning of Hanoi’s winter. During this time, many people flock to daisy gardens to take photos with the flowers VNA Hanoians flock to daisy garden for photos Many people have flocked to daisy gardens in Hanoi to take memorable photos as the daisies bloom in early November. Young people flock to witness ox-eye daisy gardens in Hanoi A number of ox-eye daisy gardens on the banks of the Red river in Hanoi’s Tay Ho district have now entered full bloom, attracting hordes of young people looking to snap beautiful images of the scenery. … [Read more...] about Blossoming daisies charm Hanoians

The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) is working on a new decree to regulate cryptocurrency. E-wallet firm MoMo is expected to promote non-cash payments in public services in Vietnam. — Screenshot from momo.vn According to the drafting agency, cryptocurrency is not a new currency but only an expression of legal currency in the form of a tool or means of payment, which is used to make payment transactions. Many countries around the world have issued regulations on the management of cryptocurrency, in which cryptocurrency is considered a means of payment. In Vietnam, in current legal documents, the term "cryptocurrency" is mentioned in the Law on Anti-Money Laundering, but this term has not been explained in sub-law documents. To keep up with the development of payment products, the drafting agency said it is necessary to clarify cryptocurrency, synchronise legal regulations to develop payment products provided in the form of cryptocurrency and facilitate the development of … [Read more...] about Cryptocurrency rules need to be clarified

As the middle of November approaches, the vibrant yellow colour of senna splendida flowers can be spotted, creating breathtaking scenery alongside Tay Ho area and on Bau Can tea hill in the central highlands province of Gia Lai. Senna splendida flowers usually enter full bloom around late October and can be seen in the Tay Ho area, along with the Bau Can tea hill in Bau Can commune of Chu Prong district which is located approximately 25km south of Pleiku in Gia Lai province. Visitors can see senna splendida trees planted throughout the Bau Can tea hill farm. Covering an area of over 400 hectares, Bau Can tea farm enjoys a huge annual tea output of 2,000 tonnes each year. A bird’s-eye eye view of local residents taking to the field to pick tea in the morning. A local resident notes that with senna splendida trees planted in tea gardens, they serve to shield the field from strong winds. Furthermore, when the leaves from the trees fall, they become a form of natural … [Read more...] about Discovering Bau Can tea hill in Gia Lai

Recently, many imported products with the illegal nine-dash line have been detected in Vietnam, capturing public attention. The "cow's tongue line" or "nine-dash line" is a concept that China relies on to claim historical rights over almost of the East Sea (internationally known as the South China Sea), which is contrary to international law. In 2016, the Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) issued a ruling confirming that China's declaration has no legal basis. Vietnam has repeatedly stated that it does not accept China’s use of the cow's tongue line to encroach on Vietnam's waters. The US Department of State also said that China's nine-dash line in the East Sea is 'ridiculous and illegal'. China's ambition is real and consistent, as shown in the fact that its people wear clothes or use passports printed with the nine-dash line. That is an unacceptable act. In Vietnam, many cultural products from China with the nine-dash line on them have been detected. In March 2018, the film … [Read more...] about Be careful with imported products featuring China’s illegal nine-dash line

Hanoi Book Street is currently hosting an exhibition known as “Be the change” which features a number of displays of items made from plastic waste. Following a year long hiatus, the Davines Art Series has returned for this year in a much larger scale and has so far attracted plenty of visitors. A puppetry character by artist Do Hiep made out of an array of colourful straws. The straws have been collected from coffee shops throughout Hanoi. At first, the character was 1.9 metres in height, but due to being exhibited at the unique event, the artist increased the height to 3.5 metres. A bespoke piece created by artist Pham Tran Quan depicts a person who is tired of plastic pollution. The artwork has been created by filling the outline of a person with plastic waste such as straws, nylon bags, and plastic bottles. A floral arrangement by artists Flinh and Dang Thuy Anh sends a message to viewers of the need to live green and protect the earth. Each plant … [Read more...] about Unique exhibition showcasing recycled plastic opens in Hanoi