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Two local travel bloggers, Quy Coc Tu (Ngo Tran Hai An) and Duong Vu, went on an expedition tour to Hang Va (Va Cave), which features a diverse range of stunning stalactites and stalagmites in Quang Binh Province, north-central Vietnam. With a total length of 1.7 kilometers, Va Cave is part of the cavern system found in the UNESCO-listed Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park. A pathway to Va Cave in the UNESCO-listed Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park in Quang Binh Province, north-central Vietnam. Photo: Ngo Tran Hai An The cave is some 50 meters away from the exit of Son Doong Cave, which is considered the world’s largest known cave. Va Cave is home to numerous cone-shaped, unique, and strikingly beautiful stalactites. Inside Va Cave in Quang Binh Province, north-central Vietnam. Photo: Ngo Tran Hai An When the rainy season ends, rainwater seeps into the ground and through underground waterways to enter the cave, forming extremely unique underground … [Read more...] about In photos: This million-year-old cave in central Vietnam boasts incredibly beautiful stalactites

Son stressed UNESCO’s important role in maintaining and consolidating peace, sustainable development and prosperity of countries worldwide, and in preserving and promoting heritage and cultural values of humankind in particular. Vietnam has worked to contribute to major UNESCO mechanisms to which it is a member such as the Executive Board, the Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage and the Convention for the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions, he said. The minister noted that Vietnam always attaches importance to culture, considering it a spiritual foundation of the society, a target and momentum of national development. He appreciated the support of Assomo himself and the center for the recognition, conservation and promotion of cultural and natural heritage of Vietnam, saying he believes that the world heritage in Vietnam have significantly contributed to raising living standards of local residents as well … [Read more...] about Foreign Minister meets UNESCO World Heritage Center Director

Vietnamese Minister of National Defence Gen. Phan Van Giang (R) and his Republic of Korea (RoK) counterpart Lee Jong-sup . (Photo: VNA) Seoul (VNA) – Vietnamese Minister of National Defence Gen. Phan Van Giang and his Republic of Korea (RoK) counterpart Lee Jong-sup agreed to strengthen the bilateral defence cooperation, making it match potential of the two countries and their relations, during their talks in Seoul on March 28. Lee highly valued the fine relationship between Vietnam and the RoK over the past time, with the defence cooperation growing more intensive, extensive and effective. Giang said he believes that his visit to the RoK, from March 27-29, will help to concretise the contents of the bilateral comprehensive strategic partnership in the field of defence. Exchanging views on regional security with his host, Giang said Vietnam consistently pursues the ‘Four No’s’ policy, which was specified in the 2019 Vietnam National Defence White Paper. … [Read more...] about Vietnam, RoK agree to strengthen defence ties

Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son holds online talks with Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Qin Gang on March 28. (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son held online talks with Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Qin Gang on March 28, during which they agreed to intensify all-level exchanges. Both foreign ministers spoke highly of the fruitful development of the relations between the two Parties and countries over the past time, especially after the official visit to China by Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong from October 30 to November 1, 2022. They shared the view that the success of Trong’s visit has given a boost to the traditional friendship between the two Parties as well as the bilateral comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership . Son congratulated the Chinese side on the success of the first session of the 14th National People's Congress (NPC) and affirmed that Vietnam treasures the … [Read more...] about Foreign Minister holds online talks with Chinese counterpart

In 2022, two-way trade between Yunnan (China) and the bordering provinces of Vietnam is expected to reach US$3.25 billion. The provincial authorities of Vietnam's Lao Cai and China's Yunnan agreed on March 28 to take necessary measures to lift their comprehensive ties, especially trade. A truck that links Lao Cai and Yunnan Province passes the Kim Thanh II International Border Gate. Photo: The Hanoi Times "The comprehensive partnership between Lao Cai and Yunnan has improved tremendously in recent years, but it has not reached its full potential," said Hoang Quoc Khanh, permanent vice chairman of the Lao Cai Provincial People's Committee. Khanh suggested that Yunnan authorities further relax regulations and facilitate cross-border trade and travel between the two nations to improve bilateral relations. The Lao Cai official said Chinese authorities should restore trade and travel activities to pre-pandemic levels. He also urged the Chinese government to … [Read more...] about Lao Cai and Yunnan provinces agree to strengthen bilateral ties

At the meeting, the Vietnamese general congratulated China on successfully organizing the National People’s Congress and the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, during which the new defense minister was voted and named. Through the Chinese defense attaché, General Chien conveyed Vietnamese Defense Minister General Phan Van Giang’s congratulations to his Chinese counterpart Li Shangfu. The host underlined that the Vietnamese Party, Government and MND always attach importance to the comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership between the two countries. He emphasized that the comprehensive cooperation between the two parties and nations is the premise for expanding the bilateral defense ties in an intensive, effective and practical manner in many fields, in line with the spirit of the Vietnam - China joint statement on continuing to strengthen and deepen the Vietnam - China comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership reached after the official China visit by … [Read more...] about Vietnam, China enhance defense cooperation

Consul General of Italy in Ho Chi Minh City Enrico Padula realized that when Vietnamese people think about his country, all they know is the 3 Fs: food, fashion, and football. “Italian culture is surely more than that,” the diplomat said during an interview with Tuoi Tre News on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and Italy. So what is 'Italy' in your mind? We are heading to a 'mixed' development. Culture, commerce, and sciences in Italy are indispensable. Because all are linked through time, that’s how our fashion segment has developed so successfully. And now, we have technology to join in the aggregate. For example, a car will have the mix of Italian technology and the Italian esthetics that we already have in our architecture and interior design. We are trying our best to introduce and promote the aggregate all together. I think this is one of the best ways to develop. I am sure that Vietnamese people highly appreciate this … [Read more...] about Italian culture more than just food, fashion, football: consul general

They both need new vessels for their old wine. It doesn't happen every day that the rhetoric has been intentionally and publicly used by leaders of nations in the world to attack each other and to counterattack each other like US President Joe Biden and Russia's President Vladimir Putin just some days ago. US President Joe Biden (L) and Russia's President Vladimir Putin. Photo: AFP/VNA It doesn't happen every day that leaders of nations have intentionally and publicly used the rhetoric in the world to attack each other and counterattack each other like US President Joe Biden and Russia's President Vladimir Putin just some days ago. The stumbling stone was the first anniversary of the outbreak of the war in Ukraine between Russia and Ukraine. President Biden traveled to Europe, visited Ucraine for the first time since the war began in Ucraine, and came for the second time to Poland in one year's time. In Poland, he made his much-expected speech covering the … [Read more...] about Crash of men’s rhetoric