Mathura old bus stand

Alongside the calligraphic activities, the festival features many exciting cultural and art events, such as the quintessence of folk food, folk games, and a handicraft fair showcasing products made from silk, lacquer, pottery, rattan and ornamental plants. … [Read more...] about Hanoi’s Old Quarter hosts various cultural activities to greet new spring

A 2016 survey by market research firm TNS found a vast majority of people preparing to increase their spending during the Tet season. It estimated their average spending at VND14.2 million ($611.6), which is an enormous sum for people who barely make ends meet. … [Read more...] about Tet pressures not worth it, say migrants who stay back

Developed by Sun Group, the cable car system, which is part of the Ba Den Mountain Sun World Tourism Area project, was designed by Austrian company Doppelmayr at an estimated cost of 2 trillion VND (86.5 million USD) for the first phase. … [Read more...] about Tay Ninh’s cable car station sets Guinness World Record

Kuala Lumpur (VNA) – Malaysian police said on February 21 that they had arrested 11 Malaysians and Filipinos for suspected link to terrorist organisations, including the Abu Sayyaf militant group in the southern Philippines. This was the result of police operations from January 24 to February 6. Among the suspects, 10 were arrested in Sabah State. Notably, there is a 39-year-old Filipino who has received weapon training in the southern Philippines and received order from a senior Islamic State (IS) leader in southern Philippines to bring in several militants to join the IS group in Zamboanga via Malaysia. Another suspect was a 34-year-old Malaysian man, arrested upon deportation back to Malaysia from Singapore, where he was picked up by the Singaporean authorities for attempting to go to Syria to join the IS there. Investigations revealed that the Abu Sayyaf group was attempting to form a terror cell in Sabah to arrange for the entry of IS militants in Southeast Asia to … [Read more...] about Malaysia detains 11 terror suspects

Jakarta (VNA) – Indonesia’s relevant agencies are making the final touches to the ASIAD 2018 village in Kemayoran, Jakarta, as the 18th Asian Games (ASIAD 18) is taking place in August. Riky Johansah, who is a manager of the ASIAD 2018 village, said the village will have cafes, marts, karaoke bars, and healthcare rooms in service of participating athletes. Around 1,000 security guards will be deployed to ensure safety for the village in fear that athletes could become a target of terror attacks. With more than 14,000 enclosed apartments, the village is expected to accommodate 10,000 athletes, who can take a 40-minute bus trip to the main stadium. The ASIAD 18 will draw 15,000 athletes and coaches from 45 sport delegations competing in 40 sports, 67 disciplines and 463 events. More than 30,000 volunteers will support the event. The Games will feature 32 Olympic sports in a bid to help athletes prepare for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Competitions of 38 sports will be … [Read more...] about Indonesia hastens ASIAD 2018 village completion