Dozens of international visitors were among the hundreds of guests to visit Hanoi’s Thang Long Water Puppet Theater last weekend, with many walking away from the performance astounded by the unique display of skill and artistry. Indian tourist Aman Jain and his family arrived at the theater at 3:00 pm to buy tickets for a 4:00 pm matinee after hearing rave reviews of the show. “Our friends showed us some water puppetry videos, so we decided to see the show in person,” said Ahama, Aman’s wife, adding that she was impressed by the gig. Aman and his family were not the only international visitors amazed by the show. Foreign guests enjoy a water puppet show at Hanoi's Thang Long Water Puppet Theater . Photo: Mai Thuong / Tuoi Tre Each water puppet show at the Thang Long Water Puppet Theater attracts dozens of tourists in Hanoi. Photo: Mai Thuong / Tuoi Tre “I really admire puppeteers because I have no idea how they can stage such an amazing … [Read more...] about Water puppetry captivates int’l guests in Hanoi
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Transport staples in need of funding
Cooperation between seaport operators is opening the door for more and bigger ships to dock in Vietnam, photo Le Toan In late April, seaport operators TCTT and CMIT got the green light from the Ministry of Transport (MoT) to study a cooperation plan to develop a 1,200-metre long berth for mutual operation in the Cai Mep-Thi Vai area of the southern province of Ba Ria-Vung Tau. Nguyen Xuan Ky, deputy general director of CMIT, told VIR, “This means a lot to our collaborative project and is an important premise for us to continue to implement the next steps. Cooperation between CMIT and TCTT will bring better solutions for shipping lines, importers, and exporters in terms of berth flexibility, increased service quality, promoting business strengths of each, and meeting market demand.” In recent years, the Cai Mep Port area reported two-digit growth rate in throughputs. The number of mother ships docked at Cai Mep ports reached 33 per week, of which CMIT and TCTT received 14 … [Read more...] about Transport staples in need of funding
Fast ground clearance enables Belt Road No.3 project to start on June 18
The design of the Belt Road No. 3 (Photo: nld.com.vn) HCM City (VNA) – Ho Chi Minh City has handed over more than 81% of the land needed for the section crossing the city of Belt Road No.3 project, enabling its construction to be launched on June 18 in Long Binh ward of Thu Duc city , according to HCM City’s Management Board of Traffic Works Construction and Investment. The board reported that so far, localities across the city have provided the investor with about 335 hectares out of the total 410 hectares of land for the project in the city. Director of the board Luong Minh Phuc said that along with ground clearance, the selection of contractors and consultant agencies is also making progress. The project is expected to open to traffic in late 2025 and fully complete in 2026, he said. Phuc attributed the good result in ground clearance work to the efforts from the local Party Committees and administrations at all levels and the support of local residents in the … [Read more...] about Fast ground clearance enables Belt Road No.3 project to start on June 18
Hanoi, Copenhagen join hands in green city development
With an area of 3,300 km2, a population of 10 million and rapid urbanization, Hanoi is in need of solutions for green urban growth. The capitals of Vietnam and Denmark expressed hope to strengthen ties and facilitate the development of green cities at a meeting on June 8. Hanoi's vice mayor Nguyen Trong Dong (right) meets Danish Ambassador to Vietnam Nicolai Prytz on June 8. Photo: Tu Anh/The Hanoi Times Nicolai Prytz, Danish Ambassador to Vietnam, said he expected to discuss Hanoi's future directions and develop feasible, practical ways to strengthen cooperation between the two capitals. Nicolai also pointed out the five key areas of cooperation between Vietnam and Denmark , including energy and environment, agriculture, healthcare, education, and statistics. He said that good relations between the two nations are built upon the cooperation between Vietnamese and Danish localities, especially the two capitals. Vietnam and Denmark are good … [Read more...] about Hanoi, Copenhagen join hands in green city development
Friendship order to Kaysone Phomvihane Museum
Speaking at the ceremony, Ambassador Nguyen Ba Hung praised and thanked the museum for its effective activities over the past time, contributing to honoring the late Vietnamese leader, who is hailed as a national liberation hero of Vietnam and a great man of culture of the world, an embodiment of the special friendship between the two countries. He also expressed his hope that the museum will continue to promote the sound work, helping to cement the special solidarity between Vietnam and Laos. In response, Xayalath Phoneyalak, Director of Kaysone Phomvihane Museum Department, expressed his honor as the museum received the noble order of the State of Vietnam. He also emphasized works carried out between the two sides have contributed to further strengthening the great and long-standing friendship relations between Vietnam and Laos. Source: VNA … [Read more...] about Friendship order to Kaysone Phomvihane Museum
Mother, son hospitalized after eating cicada larvae in Vietnam’s Dong Nai
A woman and her 12-year-old son in Dong Nai Province, southern Vietnam have been hospitalized for food poisoning after eating fried cicada larvae with young fungi outside. N. N.T.T.N., a resident of Xuan Tho Commune, Xuan Loc District, Dong Nai Province, said she and his son, P.H.T., ate larvae measuring some three centimeters each at about 4:00 pm on Tuesday. The larvae were cicada larvae with many white and grey young fungi outside and one-centimeter red fungi on their heads, N. added N. ate two larvae and T. downed five. They developed the symptoms of dizziness, stomach pain, repeated vomiting, diarrhea, hand and leg tremors, and fatigue an hour after eating the larvae, so they were rushed to the Long Khanh General Hospital in Dong Nai for first aid. N. was later moved to the Thong Nhat General Hospital in Dong Nai for treatment. She is now in stable condition, Nguyen Thi Kim Loan, deputy director of the hospital, said on Thursday. Meanwhile, T. showed symptoms of … [Read more...] about Mother, son hospitalized after eating cicada larvae in Vietnam’s Dong Nai
Youth delegation enjoys Spratly Islands trip
More than 200 outstanding young Vietnamese people have just paid a visit to the Spratly Islands. During their week-long visit from May 29 to June 4 to four islands in the Spratly Archipelago and the DK 1 Platform, an offshore economic, scientific, and technical service station on Vietnam’s southern continental shelf, the delegation, participated in many events and activities and presented gifts to soldiers and local people. Miss Vietnam 2020 Do Thi Ha and Miss Grand Vietnam 2022 Doan Thien An were among the delegates. Ha said that she had to equip herself with knowledge and information on the country’s sea and islands and prepared some presents for soldiers and local people. The delegates also joined in a music show and a marathon competition held on the islands. Secretary of the Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union Central Committee and President of the Vietnam Students’ Association (VSA), Nguyen Minh Triet, stressed that … [Read more...] about Youth delegation enjoys Spratly Islands trip
Viet Nam explores northern irradiation centre to boost fruit exports
Pre-processing line of lychees at Global Export and Import Foodstuff Co in Bac Giang Province. — VNA/VNS Photo Danh Lam The Ministry of Science and Technology (MoST) is working with the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) to negotiate with the US on setting up an irradiation centre in the northern region to facilitate exports of fruit. During the National Assembly's question-and-answer session on Wednesday, Minister of Science and Technology Huynh Thanh Dat responded to an inquiry from a legislator from the northern province of Bac Giang, known for its lychee farming, about the measures for irradiating lychee and other fruits in the northern region to meet the technical requirements of importing countries. Some markets, including the US, require irradiation for the export of agricultural produce. Minister Dat explained that previously, lychee from Bac Giang had to be sent to HCM City or Long An Province in the South for irradiation, which incurred high … [Read more...] about Viet Nam explores northern irradiation centre to boost fruit exports
Viet Nam explores northern irradiation centre to boost fruit exports
Pre-processing line of lychees at Global Export and Import Foodstuff Co in Bac Giang Province. — VNA/VNS Photo Danh Lam The Ministry of Science and Technology (MoST) is working with the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) to negotiate with the US on setting up an irradiation centre in the northern region to facilitate exports of fruit. During the National Assembly's question-and-answer session on Wednesday, Minister of Science and Technology Huynh Thanh Dat responded to an inquiry from a legislator from the northern province of Bac Giang, known for its lychee farming, about the measures for irradiating lychee and other fruits in the northern region to meet the technical requirements of importing countries. Some markets, including the US, require irradiation for the export of agricultural produce. Minister Dat explained that previously, lychee from Bac Giang had to be sent to HCM City or Long An Province in the South for irradiation, which incurred high … [Read more...] about Viet Nam explores northern irradiation centre to boost fruit exports
Hanoi eyes new industrial parks to lure foreign investors
Hanoi has accumulated about US$69.844 billion in foreign direct investment, ranking second in the country. Hanoi plans to build more industrial parks to attract foreign investment. Simultaneously, the city will prioritize site clearance and expedite the development of a comprehensive and modern infrastructure system. Overview of the meeting. Photo: Hoai Nam/The Hanoi Times Deputy Chairman of the Hanoi People's Committee Nguyen Manh Quyen revealed the plan today [June 8] at a meeting with representatives of the Ministry of Planning and Investment to discuss solutions to further attract foreign direct investment (FDI) into the capital . Nguyen Ngoc Tu, Deputy Director of the Hanoi Department of Planning and Investment, revealed that the city had seen a significant increase in FDI in the first four months of 2023, reaching $1.82 billion, a remarkable 260% increase compared to the same period last year. Numerous projects in sectors such as … [Read more...] about Hanoi eyes new industrial parks to lure foreign investors