The Hanoi Tourism Festival 2023, which runs from March 24-26 around Hoan Kiem Lake Walking Street, is one of the biggest promotional events in Hanoi. As soon as Nguyen Gia Trung Hieu, representing Flamingo Redtour at the Hanoi Tourism Festival 2023, put the flyers of the travel packages on the table, the interest of local visitors in the travel packages started to grow. Hieu said that about 80 people visited the booth and got information about tours within one hour on the festival's first day. The travel demand is increasing as the summer season approaches. This year, the demand for traveling to destinations such as Phu Quoc Island and the Northwest Region is high," he said. Although the prices of flights to some domestic destinations are skyrocketing, those who book a tour through our company will be able to enjoy a preferential price," he told The Hanoi Times . Hieu is introducing tours to local visitors at the booth. Photos: Do Huong/ The Hanoi Times … [Read more...] about Travel enthusiasts flock to Hanoi Tourism Festival 2023
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Exhibition highlights historic documents on Da Nang’s role under Nguyen Dynasty
Apart from the nearly 100 documents featuring Da Nang’s role under the Nguyen Dynasty (1802-1945), the exhibition also showcases images and maps on Hoang Sa (Paracel) and photos capturing Da Nang’s economic activities at present, as well as the operations of maritime forces. Dang Thanh Tung, head of the Vietnam State Department for Records and Archives under the Ministry of Home Affairs, noted that the exhibits demonstrate that Nguyen Kings highly valued Da Nang’s role in economy, trade and national defence. Chairman of the People’s Committee of Hoang Sa island district Vo Ngoc Dong said after King Ming Mang (1791-1841) allowed ships from western countries to enter for trading, Da Nang had become a major trading port and a gateway for trade and diplomacy between Vietnam and western and regional nations. The historic Chau Ban documents of the Nguyen Dynasty include laws, decrees, and edicts for resolving problems in various fields such as politics, military affairs, foreign … [Read more...] about Exhibition highlights historic documents on Da Nang’s role under Nguyen Dynasty
Hanoi seeks support from World Heritage Center in restoration of Kinh Thien Palace
He made the suggestion at a reception for the WHC’s director, Lazzarre Eloundou, who is on a visit to Vietnam to attend a conference entitled “Promoting the role of world cultural and natural heritage in sustainable development in Vietnam.” Dung said as a "Heritage City" with an extremely rich and diverse cultural heritage fund, Hanoi has received great attention and help from the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) in cultural conservation and development. He affirmed that the cooperation between Hanoi and UNESCO has contributed to promoting the cultural heritage and values as well as the unique images of Hanoi and the country and people of Vietnam to friends and the international community. According to the official, Hanoi has strictly implemented the Government's commitments to the World Heritage Committee, especially those relating to expanding the archaeological excavation area in the Thang Long Citadel, and researching the value of … [Read more...] about Hanoi seeks support from World Heritage Center in restoration of Kinh Thien Palace
Viettel honors its outstanding individuals and collectives
This year, Viettel honored ten individuals and ten collectives who had not only excellently completed production and business mission, but also inspired others to contribute, be creative, and overcome difficulties at work. These outstanding collectives and individuals were selected from 70,000 staff and employees from its affiliated units and ten international markets. They had been working in telecommunications; information technology solutions and digital services; research and production of high-tech industry; delivery, logistics and trade globally. In the context that the whole world is facing numerous difficulties, Viettel stills remains steadfast to the set goals, making impression for its business, creativity, pioneering role in new areas, and achievements in the post-pandemic period. Viettel has completed all targets in terms of revenue and profit, contributed to the state budget, pioneered to undertake major tasks of the country, and taken the lead in technology research. … [Read more...] about Viettel honors its outstanding individuals and collectives
Vietnamese teen earns perfect SAT score
Hoang Vuong Lam Bach, an 11th grader at Hanoi-Amsterdam High School for the Gifted, took the exam on March 11 and got the result Friday - 800 for Math and 800 for Evidence-Based Reading and Writing. Bach is one of a few examinees worldwide to get a perfect SAT score. According to the College Board, an American nonprofit organization that administers the SATs (Scholastic Assessment Test), only 8% of Asian examiners scored 1400 and above last year, while those scoring 1480 and above were among the 1% top scorers in the world. "I could not believe it," Bach said after receiving his scores. "I was very scared in the exam room because it was my first time taking the SAT," he said. Bach said he prepared for the test from December last year. He once scored 1590 in a mock test but was not confident with the real test as it was computer-based and had some differences compared to his paper-based lessons. The test duration was 134 minutes instead of 180 minutes and the question … [Read more...] about Vietnamese teen earns perfect SAT score
Funding, relocation issues hit $56M Mekong Delta canal renovation
The Cho Gao Canal, spanning 28.5 km, runs through Chau Thanh District and several other areas in Tien Giang. It was dug by the French in 1876 to create a direct waterway route between Saigon and the Mekong Delta. Work to upgrade the canal began in 2021 and is expected to be finished this year. It involves dredging and lengthening the waterway by around 10 km and construction of new dykes, bridges and roads. Following the upgrade, vessels should find it easier to traverse the canal. A section of the canal bank is eroded in Binh Phan Commune. It is in fact eroded at hundreds of places, affecting over 2,000 families. Eight years ago the canal was upgraded at a cost of VND780 billion. A brick kiln was set up beneath the Cho Gao Bridge for the upgrade work. It has around a dozen workers, who pour cement brought by trucks into molds. The completed bricks are then sent to the construction site. … [Read more...] about Funding, relocation issues hit $56M Mekong Delta canal renovation
Meta wants long-term operation in Vietnam: executive
Rafael Frankel, director of Public Policy for Southeast Asia and South Asia at Meta Group, the owner of Facebook, in an interview with Tuoi Tre (Youth) newspaper on Wednesday, highly evaluated the Vietnamese market and stressed the group’s long-term presence in Vietnam. “Meta’s commitment to the Vietnamese market is long-term. Over the past five years, our investment in Vietnam has increased gradually,” Frankel said. Meta wants to not only expand but also deepen the relations with partners, including governmental agencies, small, medium and micro enterprises, as well as Vietnamese consumers. The group also wanted to learn more about the environment and policies in Vietnam for the digital economy development and digital transformation. For Meta, Vietnam is not just a market with a population of 100 million people but also a market with a strong connectivity and young and creative residents. Meta has taken the initiative in cooperating with the Vietnamese Ministry of … [Read more...] about Meta wants long-term operation in Vietnam: executive
Vietnam at right time to bolster offshore wind power growth: experts
Vietnam was deemed to be at the right time to start facilitating offshore wind energy generation in order to fulfill its sustainability goals in power development, said experts in the field at a seminar held last week in Hanoi. The seminar, entitled “Promoting Vietnam’s offshore wind power development: International practices and policy recommendations”, was co-held by the Vietnamese Party Central Committee’s Economic Commission and the Embassy of Denmark in Vietnam. Offshore wind power seen double opportunity for Vietnam Around 8 percent of Vietnam’s territory is greatly potential for wind power development, said Nguyen Duc Hien, deputy head of the Central Party Committee’s Economic Commission. The country in its draft 8th power master plan is set to generate roughly 16GW of onshore and nearshore wind energy plus around 7GW of offshore wind power by 2030. Wind power would account for some 15.8 percent of the country’s total power capacity, including 4.8 percent of … [Read more...] about Vietnam at right time to bolster offshore wind power growth: experts