Hanoi entertainment activities in june

The annual October book festival has become a must-visit destination for book lovers in the capital. The 8th Hanoi Book Festival will return to the pedestrian area of Hoan Kiem Lake in downtown Hanoi from October 6 to 8, helping to spread reading culture to many local and international readers, according to the city's Department of Information and Communication. The event, which has become a popular cultural rendezvous for bookworms, is one of the activities to celebrate the 69th anniversary of the capital's Liberation Day (October 10, 1954-2023) and the 71st anniversary of the traditional day of Vietnam's book publishing, printing and distribution sector (October 10, 1952-2023). A scene at the seventh edition of the Hanoi Book Festival last year. Photo courtesy of the organizer The book festival has been held in the capital city annually and has become a must-visit destination for book lovers every year in October. With the theme "Lighting the Fire of … [Read more...] about Hanoi Book Festival 2023: Spreading reading culture

An ornamental craft village tourist site in Hong Van commune,  Thuong Tin district, Hanoi (Photo: https://hanoimoi.vn/) Hanoi (VNA) – With its great potential for ecological agriculture and tourism, especially in riverbank area s, Hanoi has paid attention to developing riverside agri-tourism models. In Vietnam's tourism development strategy , ecotourism associated with agriculture and rural areas is one of the five key products. Visiting fruit and flower gardens, and agricultural farms, taking time to check in there, enjoying local specialties, and listening to historical stories at relic sites are activities visitors can experience at Hong Van commune, Thuong Tin district. Hong Van commune's ornamental craft village tourist site is one of the two OCOP (One commune, One Product) products of Hanoi. Located along the Hong (Red) River, in recent years, Hong Van commune has become an eco-tourism and agri-tourism attraction in the capital city. According to … [Read more...] about Hanoi moves to tap riverside agri-tourism potential

It was part of activities marking the 50th anniversary of the countries’ diplomatic ties and the 10th anniversary of their strategic partnership. Nguyen Thai Dung, Vice Chairman of the friendship association, said Vietnam’s tourism sector has actively participated in many international cooperation activities, including in tourism, with France and obtained encouraging results. The seminar was an occasion for travel companies to review tourism cooperation results, explore the countries’ tourism potential, examine obstacles to tourism development, and propose policies for fostering tourism links, thereby helping make breakthroughs in economic partnerships and popularize images of the two countries and their capital cities among businesses in the sector, he noted. Vice Chairman of the Hanoi Tourism Association Le Ba Dung said the number of visitors from France, an important market of Vietnam’s tourism, to the Southeast Asian country as well as Hanoi has been increasing. However, the … [Read more...] about Hanoi seminar looks to reinforce tourism links with France

At the press conference (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – The Vietnam Craft Villages Festival 2023 will take place in Hanoi from October to November to preserve and promote the values of traditional craft villages, the organising board said at a press conference on September 26. The event will be co-organised by the Department of Cooperatives and Rural Development under the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD), and the Hanoi Department of Agriculture and Rural Development. A wide range of activities are on schedule, including a ceremony to honour excellent craftsmen, an opening ceremony, an art programme, an international exhibition introducing craft products and those under the One Commune One Product (OCOP) programme, and an international workshop on preservation and development of craft villages. Thang Long Imperial Citadel will host major events on November 9-12. Particularly, the MARD will organise a Vietnamese handicraft product contest to encourage … [Read more...] about Festival preserves values of Vietnamese craft villages

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh (second from right) attends photo exhibition on President Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam (Photo: VNA) Brasilia (VNA) – Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh attended a ceremony to open a photo exhibition on President Ho Chi Minh and the Vietnamese land and people and an art programme in Brasilia on September 25 evening (local time) within the framework of his official visit to Brazil. The events, held by the Vietnam ese Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, are the highlights of “Vietnamese Culture Days in Brazil” programme held on the occasion of PM Chinh’s visit. The exhibition showcases nearly 200 photos, documents and sketches of President Ho Chi Minh , who travelled to Brazil in 1912 on his journey to find a way to save the nation. It introduced to the Brazilian people the late Vietnamese leader, a national liberation hero and outstanding cultural celebrity, who devoted his whole life to the cause of national liberation and reunification, … [Read more...] about PM attends photo exhibition on President Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam in Brazil

According to research by the World Health Organization, for every $1 spent on early childhood development interventions, the return on investment can be as high as $13. Therefore, investing in the development of the younger generation is a cost-effective way to promote shared prosperity, economic growth, and expand equal opportunities. Shinhan Life aims to build a sustainable future for the next generation of Vietnam Sharing this common perspective, Shinhan Life has been integrating business development with social responsibility since its inception in the Vietnamese market. In addition to charity programmes and support for the basic needs of underprivileged children, the company has collaborated to implement long-term educational programmes aimed at comprehensive child development, enabling them to lead fulfilling lives and become valuable citizens for society, thus promoting Vietnam's sustainable future. Supporting nearly 19,000 in treatment costs for … [Read more...] about Shinhan Life promotes sustainable development for future generation of Vietnam

President Vo Van Thuong meets with representatives of the Vu A Dinh Scholarship Fund and the “For the Beloved Hoang Sa and Truong Sa” Club. (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) - President Vo Van Thuong praised tireless efforts made by members of the Vu A Dinh Scholarship Fund and the “For the Beloved Hoang Sa and Truong Sa” Club to maintain operations for many years when he meet with their representatives in Hanoi on  September 26. Former Vice President Truong My Hoa, Chairwoman of the Vu A Dinh Scholarship Fund , and 100 delegates who are members of the fund and the club, donors, and outstanding students who were presented with the Vu A Dinh scholarships attended the event. President Thuong expressed his joy at the practical and meaningful results of the fund and the club over the years, saying that the organisations’ practical programmes and projects have shown responsibility for the country and beloved students. He underlined the need to continue maintaining the activities of … [Read more...] about President meets with representatives of scholarship fund, club for islands

The life expectancy of men and women in Vietnam ranks fifth and second, respectively, in Southeast Asia but Vietnamese people have to live with diseases for a longer time than those in other regional countries, for 10 years on average, according to the World Health Organization and the Vietnamese Ministry of Health. The World Health Organization reported that Vietnamese people’s average life expectancy increased to 73.7 years before inching down to 73.6 in 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The extended time they spend suffering from diseases significantly affects their quality of life. There are three key reasons for the prolonged illnesses of the Vietnamese people, namely nutrition, lifestyle, and environmental factors, according to experts. As for nutrition, some 59 percent of the population do not eat enough vegetables and fruits. Up to 78 percent of the Vietnamese always or usually add salt or salty spices to their dishes. An average Vietnamese adult consumes 8.1 … [Read more...] about Vietnamese people enjoy long lifespan, suffer diseases longer than other SE Asians

Illustrative image (Source: AFP/VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – In the context that about 70 countries and territories have applied carbon pricing instruments, experts held that Vietnam should also apply such tools, especially by developing the domestic carbon market, in order to support the realisation of the country’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction target. Following the Paris Climate Accords , Vietnam must fulfill its mandatory obligation to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from 2021 according to the Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC). The country also needs to make efforts to reduce GHG emissions towards the goal of net-zero emissions by 2050. Statistics show that carbon pricing tools control about 23% of total global emissions in 2023. In Vietnam, the voluntary exchange of carbon credits with the world has been carried out by businesses since the mid-2000s in projects and programmes under the Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) - a United Nations-run carbon offset … [Read more...] about Vietnam makes efforts to develop domestic carbon market

Vietnam has objected to China’s deployment of two automatic ship identification stations in the Hoang Sa (Paracel) archipelago in the East Vietnam Sea, considering it a violation of Vietnam’s sovereignty, the Vietnamese Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced on Monday. “China’s installation and operation of two automatic ship identification stations at Da Bac [North Reef] and Da Bong Bay [Bombay Reef], part of Vietnam's Hoang Sa, is a violation of Vietnam's sovereignty over the archipelago,” foreign ministry spokeswoman Pham Thu Hang stressed at a press conference in Hanoi on Monday. Hang was speaking in response to reporters’ questions about Vietnam’s reaction to the acts committed by China in Hoang Sa. She emphasized that any activities in Hoang Sa without Vietnam’s permission violate Vietnam’s sovereignty and are therefore completely invalid. “Vietnam requests that China fully respect Vietnam’s sovereignty over Hoang Sa and not repeat similar infringements,” the spokeswoman … [Read more...] about Vietnam opposes China’s ship identification stations in Hoang Sa