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Bali, known as the island of the Gods, was the most popular destination for Australian tourists while Bangkok was a top choice of Singaporeans, according to the report by Agoda analyzing flight bookings between January 1 to June 30 this year. Vu Ngoc Lam, Agoda's country director for Vietnam and Indochina, expressed excitement about the increasing enthusiasm for Vietnam as a top-notch travel destination. "Vietnam has an incredible ability to appeal to a wide range of travelers, offering a unique and authentic experience. Its diverse cultural tapestry, breathtaking landscapes, and exceptional hospitality are truly captivating, and it's tremendous to see Vietnam's increasing appeal to visitors from all around Asia Pacific reflected in Agoda's flight booking data," Lam said. Da Nang is the busiest tourist city in central Vietnam and it is used as a springboard to access three worldwide famous heritage sites – the Hue Imperial Capital, My Son Sanctuary and Hoi An Town. Da Nang is … [Read more...] about Da Nang favorite tourist destination of South Koreans, Thais

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

Read what is in the news in Vietnam today: Politics -- Two ships of the Royal New Zealand Navy, frigate HMNZS Te Mana, and sustainment vessel HMNZS Aotearoa, arrived at an international port in Ho Chi Minh City on Sunday, starting a five-day friendship visit to Vietnam. Society -- As a result of the impact of a tropical depression that formed in the East Vietnam Sea on Sunday, the central, Central Highlands, and southern regions of Vietnam can expect moderate rain to heavy downpours and thunderstorms from Monday through Wednesday. -- A man sustained numerous injuries, another person endured a fractured leg, and four other individuals suffered minor injuries after a four-story house collapsed due to an unstable foundation in Binh Thanh District, Ho Chi Minh City on Sunday. -- Police in Lam Dong Province said on Sunday that they had arrested three men for trafficking drugs concealed in mooncakes from Ho Chi Minh City to the Central Highlands province. Business … [Read more...] about Breakfast @ Tuoi Tre News — September 25

Impacts from the depression have led to downpours with rainfall measuring 197 mm in Da Nang, 171 mm in Hoi An of Quang Nam, and 283 mm in Thua Thien Hue's Huong Phu District from midnight to 1 p.m. on Monday, according to the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting. The north-central and mid-central regions received an average rainfall of 50-80 mm during the period. Many streets in Da Nang, Thua Thien Hue and Quang Nam were flooded by 0-.3 - 0.7 meters as a result, paralyzing traffic. Motorcyclists ride on a flooded road in Da Nang under heavy rain at 7 a.m. on September 25, 2023. Photo by VnExpress/Nguyen Dong By 1 p.m. Monday, the tropical depression was around 150 km from Da Nang. Its maximum wind speed was 39-61 kph, and it will soon move west at 10-15 kph. By 7 p.m., it will be located above sea regions from Da Nang to Quang Ngai. At around 4 a.m. Tuesday, the tropical depression will tilt north, impacting Thua Thien-Hue before weakening in … [Read more...] about Tropical depression causes heavy rains, flooding in central Vietnam

The event, held as part of the activities to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam - Australia diplomatic relations, drew more than 100 representatives from Australian universities, education establishments, food enterprises, as well as those from local branches, sectors, restaurants, hotels, retailers, importers, universities and colleges. Rebecca Ball, Senior Trade and Investment Commissioner of Australia, said that the event is expected to serve as a booster for the Vietnam - Australia trade through new cooperation opportunities in education and agrifood. Similar roadshows were held in March in Hanoi, Hue and Da Nang, attracting more than 400 businesses, associations and education establishments, producing encouraging outcomes, so Austrade has high expectations that the September program will have noticeable impacts on bilateral trade, Ball said. Meanwhile, Vice Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee Le Huu Hoang expressed his hope that the roadshow will enhance … [Read more...] about Roadshow promotes Vietnam – Australia trade, education cooperation

Vice Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee Le Huu Hoang and Rebecca Ball, Senior Trade and Investment Commissioner of Australia. (Photo: VNA) Khanh Hoa (VNA) – The Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade) recently organised a roadshow in the central province of Khanh Hoa to unlock Vietnam – Australia cooperation opportunities in the fields of education and trade. The event, held as part of the activities to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam – Australia diplomatic relations, drew more than 100 representatives from Australian universities, education establishments, food enterprises, as well as those from local branches, sectors, restaurants, hotels, retailers, importers, universities and colleges. Rebecca Ball, Senior Trade and Investment Commissioner of Australia, said that the event is expected to serve as a booster for the Vietnam – Australia trade through new cooperation opportunities in education and agrifood. Similar roadshow s … [Read more...] about Roadshow promotes Vietnam – Australia trade, education cooperation

The collaboration will support water utility companies in their ongoing transformation to become autonomous, service-oriented organizations. The partnership will also assist VWSA and its members to build resilience, promote inclusiveness, improve governance, catalyze financing, and foster innovation in the water and sewerage sector in the Southeast Asian nation through capacity building and project support activities. “Our collaboration will help key players in the water sector secure climate resilience and adaptive capacity, thereby supporting a more integrated and inclusive approach to water, sanitation, and hygiene in Vietnam. We stand ready to assist VWSA through our knowledge sharing and financial support, and further promote private sector development and financing for improved water supply and sanitation across VWSA members,” said ADB Country Director for Vietnam Shantanu Chakraborty The country’s water sector has achieved impressive gains in commercial transformation, … [Read more...] about ADB helps promote sustainable, inclusive water sector in Vietnam

The six are Duy Tan University in Da Nang, Ton Duc Thang University in Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi University of Science and Technology, Vietnam National University in Hanoi, Vietnam National University in HCMC, and Hue University. Duy Tan and Ton Duc Thang are ranked highest, but have slid from 401-500 last year to 601-800. The Vietnam National University in Hanoi has also dropped, from 1,001-1,200 to 1,201-1,500. The other three schools remain in the group of 1,501+. This year there are 1,904 universities in 108 countries and regions in the rankings, which are based on 18 indicators that measure an institution's performance across five areas: teaching, research environment, research quality, industry, and international outlook. The University of Oxford in the U.K. tops the ranking for the eighth year in a row, but others in the top five have switched places. Stanford University in the U.S. moves up to second place pushing Harvard University down to fourth. The Massachusetts … [Read more...] about 6 Vietnamese schools make Times Higher Education World University Rankings

Foreign tourists visit Hoa Lo Prison relic site in Hanoi. (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Around 8.9 million foreign tourists travelled to Vietnam in the first nine months of this year, a 4.7-fold increase compared to the figure of the same period last year, according to the General Statistics Office (GSO). However, the figure was equal to 69% of the number in the same period of 2019 before the COVID-19 pandemic broke out. In September alone, the country welcomed more than 1 million foreign visitors, down 13.4% month-on-month. In the January-September period, 87.5% of foreign tourists chose to travel to Vietnam by air, 11.8% by road, and the remainders by sea. Revenue from accommodation and catering services in this period rose by 16%, and earnings from travel and tourism services surged by 47.7% year-on-year. Foreigners visit Ho Chi Minh City's Post Office. (Photo: VNA) Australia’s Micenet Magazine recently assessed the central region of Vietnam as a new "hot" … [Read more...] about Number of foreign tourists to Vietnam nears 9 million in nine months