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The two leaders expressed their satisfaction on the significant progress of the comprehensive cooperation between Cambodia and Vietnam in recent years and agreed to deepen and broaden the existing close ties in the spirit of "good neighbourliness, traditional friendship, comprehensive cooperation and long-lasting stability”. … [Read more...] about Cambodia congratulates Vietnam on successful holding of 37th ASEAN Summit

Dak Nong Global Geopark covers an area of more than 4,700 km2, accounting for more than two fifths of the natural area of province and spanning over six out of eight districts and cities of the locality. The geopark can be reached by several routes by land and air, including two international border gates with Cambodia. Characterized by sub-equatorial tropical monsoon and plateau climate, the area features an evenly distributed network of rivers, streams, lakes and reservoirs. About 416,000 people of 40 ethnic groups live in the area, occupied mostly in agro-forestry, trade and services, and small industries. Many archaeological, historical and cultural relics as well as scenic spots are recognized and conserved. Many festivals and traditions celebrated by ethnic cultures, in particular the UNESCO “Gong Culture Space” intangible heritage also contribute to the values of the Geopark. According to domestic and foreign scientists, the geopark has about 65 heritage sites, … [Read more...] about UNESCO honours third Global Geopark in Vietnam

Hanoi (VNA) – Member of the Party Central Committee and General Director of the Vietnam News Agency (VNA) Nguyen Duc Loi on November 25 had working sessions with officials of the Mekong Delta localities of Can Tho and Soc Trang to strengthen information cooperation. During his meeting with Secretary of the Soc Trang province’s Party Committee Lam Van Man, General Director Loi briefed the province’s leaders on VNA’s building and development, with it now having representative offices in all the 63 provinces and cities nationwide, and 30 nations and territories around the world. The agency can promote the image of Soc Trang, he said, hoping that both sides would sign a cooperation agreement on information dissemination. Man expressed his hope that the VNA will continue to support the locality in promoting its communication work, contributing to attracting more investment for the locality’s socio-economic development. The two sides agreed to speed up the … [Read more...] about Vietnam News Agency seek to intensify information connection with Mekong Delta localities

Loosely translated to “reformed theatre,” the form evolved from the traditional Vietnamese opera called hát bội of southern Vietnam’s Mekong Delta at the turn of the 20th century. Accompanied by an orchestra containing traditional Vietnamese instruments like the đàn tranh (six-string zither), cải lương brings to life a wide range of stories, from ancient legends of monarchs and warriors to explorations of modern Vietnamese social themes. While the subject material may vary, one common element is the signature melancholic song structure called vọng cổ, which translates to “nostalgia for the past.” One of the most iconic cải lương productions is Tiếng Trống Mê Linh, which translates roughly to The Drum Sound of Mê Linh. The historical play tells the true story of Trưng Trắc and Trưng Nhị, two sisters who helped lead the fight for Vietnamese … [Read more...] about Google Doodle marks Vietnam’s Cải Lương folk opera

Community-based tourism, with locals directly partaking in tourism product and service offerings, is slowly taking shape in Vietnam. According to Vietnam Tourism Association (VITA), which listed the four villages, the initiative helps create jobs, reduce poverty, preserve culture identity, and boost the country’s tourism landscape. … [Read more...] about Vietnam’s four top community-based tourism villages