1. Ha Long Bay - Cat Ba Archipelago The Ha Long Bay - Cat Ba Archipelago boasts limestone islands and lush islands, creating its unique natural charm. Photo by VnExpress/Tran Dat On September 16, the UNESCO World Heritage Committee added the Ha Long Bay - Cat Ba Archipelago to its list of world natural heritage sites. This latest recognition brings Vietnam's tally to three natural heritages, five cultural heritages, and a mixed natural and cultural property. According to the Department of Cultural Heritage, the Ha Long Bay - Cat Ba Archipelago earned UNESCO recognition due to its natural beauty, which includes limestone islands cloaked in foliage and limestone peaks rising above sea level. The area's vistas, featuring lush islands, saltwater lakes, and limestone cliffs, contribute to its unique appeal. 2. Ha Long Bay Ha Long Bay itself has received UNESCO accolades twice before. In 1994, it was designated … [Read more...] about Vietnam’s 9 UNESCO world heritage sites
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President Joe Biden highlights Vietnam-US relations at UN General Assembly
At the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly . (Photo: VNA) New York (VNA) – US President Joe Biden highlighted the relations between Vietnam and the US in his speech at the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York on September 19. “For decades, it would have been unthinkable for an American President to stand in Hanoi alongside a Vietnamese leader and announce a mutual commitment to the highest level of countries partnership,” he said at the high-level debate themed “Rebuilding trust and reigniting global solidarity: Accelerating action on the 2030 Agenda and its Sustainable Development Goals towards peace, prosperity, progress and sustainability for all,” referring to his Vietnam visit earlier this month. US President Joe Biden . (Photo: VNA) “With a concerted leadership and careful effort, adversaries can become partners, overwhelming challenges can be resolved, and deep wounds can heal,” the leader continued. … [Read more...] about President Joe Biden highlights Vietnam-US relations at UN General Assembly
German press: Vietnam is a fascinating travel destination
The travel news site Reisereporter has just published an article that highlights some of the famous tourist destinations and landscapes in Vietnam, including Hanoi. In the article titled “Vietnam: You shouldn’t miss these sights”, www.reisereporter.de suggests tourists to visit some hidden "treasures" and undiscovered natural wonders in this wonderful country in the Southeast Asia region, in addition to popular tourist attractions. A Vietnamese girl in her charming ao dai (long dress) and non la (conical hat) walks through the Thang Long Imperial Citadel. Photo: Yeu Ha Noi According to Daniel Schramm, staff writer for www.reisereporter.de , Vietnam is a fascinating destination with a wide variety of sights and experiences. From historic cities like Hanoi and Hue to stunning natural landscapes like Halong Bay and Sapa to culinary adventures in street kitchens and markets, the country offers something for every taste. Vietnam's … [Read more...] about German press: Vietnam is a fascinating travel destination
Vietnam PM asks UN Secretary-General for green transition support
During the meeting at the UN headquarters, which occurred on the sidelines of the high-level week of the 78th session of the UN General Assembly, Chinh spoke highly of the roles and contributions of the Secretary General and the UN to international peace, stability and security, and to the settlement of hot issues while affirming that Vietnam always supports and is ready to contribute to those efforts. The PM expressed support of current priorities of the UN Secretary General, including the preparations for the Summit of the Future which is scheduled to be held in 2024, the Initiative on the "New Agenda for Peace", the plan to promote Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and climate change responses. Chinh said Vietnam is actively cooperating with UN's organizations to implement activities, particularly in ensuring international security, participating in the UN's peacekeeping missions in hot spots, transforming to realize SDGs, just energy transition and social equity. He also … [Read more...] about Vietnam PM asks UN Secretary-General for green transition support
Amended Capital Law: perfecting rules to boost Capital Region development
Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) is vital to the Capital Region's sustainable development. As the draft of the amended Capital Law covers the development of the capital region, experts have written to The Hanoi Times to contribute to the early finalization of the draft. Assoc. Prof. Dr. To Van Hoa, Vice Rector of Hanoi Law University: T he Capital Region as a sustainable foundation for the capital and surrounding areas The Capital Region is what Hanoi aspires to grow into. The development of the Capital Region must facilitate the sustainable growth of the surrounding areas. The Thang Long Boulevard connects Hanoi with the provinces in the west and northwest. Photo: Pham Hung/The Hanoi Times The establishment of the capital region must attract the interest of neighboring provinces and cities, and the draft law must show them their potential benefits in participating in the socio-economic growth of the capital region. The draft of the … [Read more...] about Amended Capital Law: perfecting rules to boost Capital Region development
Vietjet offers 0 VND tickets during Mid-Autumn Festival
Vietjet aircraft (Photo courtesy of Vietjet) HCM City (VNA) - During this year’s Mid-Autumn Festival , Vietjet flights are full of joy with reunion and endless love for passengers. Many 0 VND tickets, excluding taxes and fees, will be available from September 22-29, 2023 on the website www.vietjetair.com and Vietjet Air mobile app will bring you to explore Mid-Autumn Festival across Asia, and receive surprised gifts from Vietjet at the height of 10,000 meters. Accordingly, Vietjet offers promotion tickets from only 0 VND (excluding taxes and fees) throughout the golden week from September 22-29 on the website www.vietjetair.com and Vietjet Air mobile app, applying to all domestic and international flights with flexible flight schedule from October 9, 2023 to October 31, 2024. To receive the Mid-Autumn Festival 2023 promotion, let’s book the tickets to enjoy the stunning scenery throughout Vietnam , Australia, India, the Republic of Korea, Japan, Hong Kong (China), … [Read more...] about Vietjet offers 0 VND tickets during Mid-Autumn Festival
Vietnam, Hong Kong step up cultural, art training cooperation
At the MoU signing ceremony (Photo: VNA) Hong Kong (VNA) – A memorandum of understanding (MoU) on cultural and art training cooperation between Vietnam and Hong Kong (China) was signed on September 19 at the Hong Kong Academy for the Performing Arts (HKAPA) in the China’s special administrative region. According to the MoU, in the coming time, the two sides will prioritise cooperation in training students, including enrolling Vietnamese students in education and training programmes of the HKAPA. Besides, cultural and art training units of Vietnam and Hong Kong will bolster exchanges and research as well as cooperate in organising training activities in the performing art, music, dance, drama, theater and film production, among others. Director of HKAPA Professor Gillian Choa assessed that the signing of the MoU is a significance as it’s the first MoU of the academy with the Vietnam’s Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism. She expressed her hope that the MoU … [Read more...] about Vietnam, Hong Kong step up cultural, art training cooperation
NA Chairman’s Bulgaria visit to deepen friendship, cooperation: official
Vice Chairman of the National Assembly's Committee for Foreign Affairs Don Tuan Phong. (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) - Chairman of the Vietnam ese National Assembly (NA) Vuong Dinh Hue’s official visit to Bulgaria from September 23-26 will contribute to deepening the traditional friendship and strengthening multi-faceted cooperation between the two countries, which have been built and nurtured over the past 73 years. The statement was made by Vice Chairman of the National Assembly's Committee for Foreign Affairs Don Tuan Phong in an interview granted to the media ahead of the visit, which will be made at the invitation of President of the NA of Bulgaria Rosen Zhelyazkov. Phong said that in 1950, Bulgaria was one of the first countries in the world to officially establish diplomatic relations with Vietnam. Hue’s official visit is made 15 years after the visit to the European country by then NA Chairman Nguyen Phu Trong in 2008. During his stay in Bulgaria, Hue will hold … [Read more...] about NA Chairman’s Bulgaria visit to deepen friendship, cooperation: official
Greening finance accelerates Vietnam’s SDG implementation
The banking sector assumes a vital role in introducing innovative financial instruments and suitable investment methodologies to enable Vietnam to achieve its net-zero emissions goal by 2050. The banking sector, as a key capital mobilization channel for the economy, is responsible for “greening” investment capital flows for Vietnam to ensure the goal of sustainable development. Overview of the conference. Source: SBV Vice Governor of the State Bank of Vietnam Pham Thanh Ha made the remarks at a conference themed “Greening the Financial Sector: Accelerating transition to a low-carbon economy in Vietnam” held today [September 21]. According to Ha, Vietnam has historically maintained very low greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. In absolute terms, Vietnam's GHG emissions reached 364 million tons of carbon dioxide (CO2) in 2018, constituting a mere 0.8% of the world's total emissions. However, over the past two decades, the country has experienced the fastest … [Read more...] about Greening finance accelerates Vietnam’s SDG implementation