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The four 43x32mm stamps, designed by painter Nguyen Duc Lan, depict the waterfalls of Dai Yem in northern Son La province, May in central Thanh Hoa province, Pongour in the Central Highlands province of Lam Dong, and Suoi Tranh in southern Kien Giang province. Dai Yem is at its most beautiful in the rainy season, when strong flows of upstream water fall to create a breathtaking view. It has long been a magnet for visitors in the magnificent and poetic Moc Chau Plateau. Boasting pristine beauty with crystal clear waters, the over-100m May Waterfall is a charming destination in Thach Lam commune of Thanh Hoa’s Thach Thanh district. It is part of the northern Truong Son karst mountain landscape. Meanwhile, Pongour Waterfall in Tan Hoi commune of Duc Trong district, about 50km to the south of Da Lat city's centre, is also called the “seven-level waterfall” since its waters flows down seven layers of rock. Thanks to its untouched and overwhelming beauty, Pongour is dubbed “Nam thien … [Read more...] about Stamp collection featuring famous Vietnamese waterfalls released

The 4th album, “Cuoc tinh da mat” (Lost love), in a music project, “Da khuc cho tinh nhan” (Serenades for My Love), by popular singer Dam Vinh Hung, will be released on February 14th, Valentine’s Day. In the album there are many love songs like, “Khi nguoi yeu toi khoc” (When My Darling Cries); “Tuong niem” (Commemorate); “Dau tinh sau” (Marks of the Sad Love); “Ao anh” (Illusion); and “Da khuc cho tinh nhan”. The album also includes the participation of some other popular singers, such as, Quang Dung, Hong Ngoc, and Duong Trieu Vu. With 14 love songs in his album, singer Dam Vinh Hung portrays a nomadic artist with a guitar traveling all over the world to reach the apex of feelings, where only love will do. The singer said that he will continue to carry out the project with 10 albums and live shows. Source: ANTD Translated by Van Hieu … [Read more...] about Dam Vinh Hung releases his album on Valentine’s Day

PANO - Singer Ho Ngoc Ha and Vietnam music band, V.Music have just launched an interesting program for couples on social network, Zing Me, “Heart’s voice – Sweet moments”, on the occasion of Valentine’s Day. Accordingly, members of Zing Me will share their photos reflecting sweet moments with lover as well as love stories on the social network and then post their link on Zing Me Page of Ho Ngoc Ha, http://me.zing.vn/v/vip.hongocha , to join the program. Participants also can send sweet words to mail address, [email protected] and Ho Ngoc Ha and V.Music will send them and album, “I love you” to participants’ lover. 99 couples having the most interesting stories and articles will have an opportunity to participate in special film screen program for couples at Galaxy Cinema. Besides, five most impressive articles will be offered a piece of PNJ jewelry, worth from VND 2 to VND 5 million. “Heart’s voice – Sweet moments” is a meaningful gift that Zing Me, Ho Ngoc Ha … [Read more...] about An interesting program for couples in Valentine’s Day launched

With diversified models and attractive displays, shopping centres in Hanoi are catching the eye of customers in anticipation of Valentine’s Day (February 14). Market full of fresh flowers and gifts Presents for couples such as jewelry, teddy bears, T-shirts, decorative objects and gift boxes are on sale along Luong Van Can, Lo Duc and other main streets. A small box of domestic chocolates costs from at least VND50,000-100,000 up to VND300,000-500,000. Imported boxes of chocolates with particular designs are worth more than VND 1 million each. Meanwhile, the price of roses hovers around VND 10,000 per flower. A bunch of roses sells for VND 150,000-250,000, and orchid goes for VND 250,000-350,000. Especially, each basket of artistic flowers on order is between VND 400,000-700,000. Home-made name cards attached to gifts cost VND15,000-30,000 each while foreign ones are three or four times more expensive. Name cards made in China are fairly cheap at VND … [Read more...] about Busy market for Valentine’s Day

Tickets have been available on Vietnam Airlines’ website, mobile app and official ticket offices and agents nationwide from August 15. Along with domestic flights, the carrier will increase flights connecting Vietnam and Asian countries such as Singapore, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, the Republic of Korea, and those between Vietnam and Australia. It plans to double its international flight number in the period amid the loosening migration regulations in many countries and territories. On the occasion, Vietnam Airlines offers special ticket fare from 1.86 million VND (79.48 USD) per leg, including taxes and fees, for business class; and 785,000 VND per leg, including taxes and fees, for economy class. The promotion is applicable for flights from January 14 to February 5, 2023. Source: VNA … [Read more...] about Vietnam airlines opens ticket sales for upcoming Tet Holiday

President Phuc was accompanied by former National Assembly Chairman Nguyen Sinh Hung as well as incumbent and former leaders of the Party, State, Vietnam Fatherland Front, ministries, sectors and localities as well as representatives from the Nguyen Sinh and the Hoang Xuan families from Nghe An’s Nam Dan district – the hometown of President Ho Chi Minh. Fifty-three years ago, on the 21st day of the 7th lunar month, 1969, President Ho Chi Minh passed away. His testament is an invaluable asset of Vietnamese people. Realizing his testament is the way the Vietnamese people express their gratitude to their beloved leader. Vietnamese people have over the past years strengthened the movement of following President Ho Chi Minh’s moral example and lifestyle to realise his aspiration to make Vietnam stronger and be in the same par with other countries. Source: VNA … [Read more...] about President Nguyen Xuan Phuc pays tributes to President Ho Chi Minh

Trade in goods between Vietnam and the UK has grown rapidly According to the Ministry of Industry and Trade, two-way trade between the UK and Vietnam reached US$6.6 billion in 2021, an increase of 17.2 percent compared to 2020. The expected recovery of the British economy from the pandemic and growing consumer demand in the UK will offer more opportunities for Vietnam’s exports in the years to come. The UK is currently Vietnam’s third largest trading partner in Europe after Germany and the Netherlands. The UK and Vietnam established a strategic partnership in 2010. The signing of the trade deal was of great significance, preventing an interruption of bilateral trade at the end of the Brexit transition period on December 31, 2020 and promoting post-pandemic economic recovery. In addition, the contents of the UKVFTA are similar to those of the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA), shortening negotiations. Embracing globalization has been one of Vietnam’s core strategies to … [Read more...] about UK deal offers gateways to regional trade

The old passport (L) and the new passport The German side highly appreciated Vietnam's timely solution to this issue. Prior, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Public Security’s Immigration Department recently met with the embassies of Germany, the Czech Republic, and Spain to inform them that Vietnam will add information about birthplace in the passport’s visual inspection section. In related news, the Embassy of the Czech Republic in Hanoi today announced on its homepage that the Czech Republic will refuse to grant visas for Vietnamese people whose passports without information of birthplace. The new model passports of Vietnam issued from July 1, 2022, fail to meet the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) technical standards. Therefore, the Czech Republic with other member states of the European Union (EU) and stopped recognizing the new passport model. The decision takes effect from this moment. The Czech Republic became the third country to … [Read more...] about Germany continues issuing visas for new Vietnamese passports with birthplace inf

th National Assembly as regulated. The National Assembly then approved that the total capital for the medium-term public investment plan for this period is VND2,870 trillion (US$122.6 billion), including the central state budget of VND1,500 trillion ($64.1 billion) and the local ones of VND1,370 trillion ($58.5 billion). By now, the Government has handed in the allocation plan of these budgets to the Standing Committee of the National Assembly. The only amount left to be considered is the foreign capital of VND40 trillion ($1.7 billion), since the Government is cooperating with sponsors to develop suitable projects. When these projects are approved as regulated, the Government will deliver corresponding reports to the National Assembly’s Standing Committee. The Deputy Prime Minister stated that the Prime Minister will issue respective directions to urge related ministries, state agencies, central bodies, and local authorities to urgently assess and approve feasible projects to … [Read more...] about Implementation of public investment plan should consider efficiency carefully

Earlier at 7:30 a.m the same day, the UXO detection team discovered a 230kg bomb with a diameter of nearly 0.35m and a length of about 1.5m in Yen Thanh ward, Uong Bi city while the team was working on the construction site of a riverside road stretching from Ha Long – Hai Phong expressway to Dong Trieu township. Having detected the bomb, the team sent forces to blockade the scene and reported to functional agencies. After receiving the news, the Quang Ninh provincial Military Command sent its sappers to work with relevant units to conduct technical checks before moving the bomb to a safer place. At 10:30 a.m. the same day, forces successfully moved the bomb to a safe place while ensuring absolute safety. Translated by Tran Hoai … [Read more...] about Huge bomb moved to safer place