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International tourists can have a better travel experience in the beautiful Asian country with warnings and advice from a British expat in Hanoi. Do not wear swimsuits in the city, be respectful around shrines and do not get upset if someone is late for an appointment... are some tips for international travelers visiting Vietnam for the first time. Foreign travelers may find various interesting things in Hanoi. Photo: Ka Long Having lived in Vietnam since 2010, Ian Paynton, founder of the Hanoi-based content agency We Create Content, has shared what he's learned about Hanoi with The Insider. There's so much to explore in Vietnam, from cities and villages to mountains, beaches, and grottos, according to www.insider.com . The country is also one of the most affordable places in Southeast Asia to visit. In 2019, the number of tourist arrivals in the country was around 18 million. In addition, more and more expats from around the world are choosing Vietnam … [Read more...] about Seven things international visitors to Vietnam should keep in mind

Ian Paynton advises foreigners to be cheerful when visiting Vietnam, according to the The Insider website. Vietnam is emerging as one of Southeast Asia’s most popular tourist destinations for international travelers and experts. More than 100,000 foreign experts are living and working in Vietnam. Ian Paynton, a British native, resides in Hanoi. He first traveled to Vietnam in 2007, and three years later, he decided to leave London for the Southeast Asian country for resettlement. Paynton has told The Insider seven dos and don’ts of a Vietnam visit for foreign tourists. Here are seven travel tips: Do not go around town while wearing swimsuits According to Paynton, the beauty of Vietnam lies in elegance, so foreign visitors should not wear scanty swimwear while traveling to beaches, rivers or waterfalls. This is considered a taboo at temples and pagodas. In 2016, a foreign visitor was forced to leave a place of worship as the traveler wore shorts and a bra-styled shirt. … [Read more...] about Foreigner shares dos and don’ts of travel etiquette in Vietnam

According to Deputy Political Commissar of the Lai Chau provincial Border Guard Command Senior Colonel Le Cong Thanh, since the beginning of this year, the provincial Border Guard’s Party Committee has directed its Youth Union chapter to build a plan on organizing activities in 2023, including the “March in border area” program. The provincial Border Guard Command has cooperated with other provinces to disseminate Vietnam Law on Border Guard, protection of territory and security in border areas, the implementation of national goal on sustainable poverty reduction and socio-economic development in mountainous, remote, and border areas in the 2021-2025 period. The provincial Border Guard Command has directed youth organizations to collaborate with localities to participate in economic development, hunger elimination and poverty reduction, new-style rural area building in border areas. These activities have encouraged youths to promote their vanguard spirit and creativeness, … [Read more...] about “March in border area” program held in Lai Chau

The charming capital of Vietnam has won the hearts of many foreign tourists for its rich culture, beautiful east-meets-west buildings, and wonderful street food. According to Thetravel.com , there are more places in Vietnam than its capital Hanoi that tourists should explore. A corner in Hanoi's Old Quarter Area. Photo: Huy Pham In a recently published travel article on Vietnam, the Canadian newspaper has suggested 10 most beautiful cities and towns throughout Vietnam that will satisfy any visitor's travel needs, from cultural exploration to natural beauty discovery to luxurious beach vacations. According to Bryan Reyes, staff writer for The Travel, it's no surprise that Hanoi, as the capital, is one of the most visited cities in Vietnam, along with Ho Chi Minh City and Ha Long Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. "Dubbed the 'Paris of the East', Hanoi is a sightseer's paradise for its landmarks with French influences mixed with Vietnamese motifs. This … [Read more...] about Hanoi named among Vietnam’s most beautiful places

These days, coming back to Phu Quoc Prison - known as “Hell on Earth,” former prisoners of war (POW) recalled dreadful and brutal tortures by jailers. Going along a small path leading to the gate of Phu Quoc Communist POWs’ Prison, many people got the shivers after witnessing a dozen layers of sharp barbed-wire fences and models of prisoner guards holding guns. The iron door creaked when we opened it slowly. The screeching noise made us partly feel the dark atmosphere of the ruthless prison during the colonial and imperialistic periods. Among groups of tourists nationwide visiting Phu Quoc Prison, we luckily met and talked with Mr. Phu Xi Khieu, a former Phu Quoc prisoner in the 1971-1973 period. Looking back on his memories, Mr. Khieu shared that returning to Phu Quoc after 50 years, he was delighted at the rapid development of Phu Quoc city. However, he could not hold back his tears as he remembered his fallen comrades. They together fought bravely till their last breath. Phu … [Read more...] about Memories of former war prisoners in Phu Quoc

In the early days of March, Giang A Sua, director of the Mang Mu cooperative, conducted a fact-finding tour to Lung Cung village to explore its tourism potential. He expects to become a tour guide for groups coming to admire the beauty of “ son tra ” or “tao meo”, signature trees of the northwestern region that bloom in late March. Located at an altitude of over 2,000 metres above sea level, Lung Cung village has a total area of nearly 60 square kilometres and over 200 households. It is depicted as a paradise of flowers during the spring. “Son tra” or “tao meo” in particular bring high economic values to villagers. Local people are also able to preserve traditional houses with roofs made from hundred-year-old wood. Local authorities have mobilised resources over recent years to cement roads to Lung Cung village, and have encouraged people to promote their cultural values to develop community-based tourism. Endowed with natural beauty and local people with the … [Read more...] about Yen Bai unleashing tourism in village “oasis”

The Cong is the volleyball club richest in traditions in the country, the only team that has participated in all 19 national championship seasons since 2004. In terms of attainments, the club has been the national champion four times and runner-up seven times. Attentively, The Cong men's volleyball team with many key players has contributed to the gold medal at the 2022 National Sports Festival for the military sports sector. Most recently, in the first round of the 2023 National Volleyball Championship, The Cong finished in the second place in Group B. Along with the development of the national sports sector, domestic volleyball clubs have actively promoted the work of calling for resources from the society in order to attract more high-quality personnel and increase competitiveness in each tournament. Therefore, the valuable companionship of the Saigon Newport Corporation will help The Cong volleyball team have more funds to recruit more high quality domestic and foreign players … [Read more...] about New cooperation agreement motivates military’s male volleyball

Coconuts being harvested in Tra Vinh province’s Chau Thanh district. (Photo: VNA) Tra Vinh (VNA) - The Mekong Delta province of Tra Vinh is encouraging farmers to grow more organic coconuts to increase the value of the produce. Tran Van Dung, deputy director of its Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, said coconut farmers and companies would be offered preferential policies for the purpose and linked up to establish value chains . The department has instructed its Plant Protection and Cultivation Sub-department to teach farmers organic coconut growing techniques and strengthen advocacy about its benefits. Besides reducing costs, the cultivation of organic coconuts also helps protect the environment and community health. Tra Vinh, which is the country’s second largest coconut producer after neighbouring Ben Tre province, has more than nearly seven million trees, mostly in Cang Long, Tieu Can and Cau Ke districts. It produces 370,000 tonnes … [Read more...] about Tra Vinh province eyes expansion in organic coconut growing areas

The event has received registrations from 20 teams representing nine countries and territories, and will feature 13 events with eight grades held at the city's theater. Organized by Interkultur and Hoi An since 2011, the competition expects to gather thousands of artists performing in the men’s and women’s mixed and equal voice of sacred choral music, hymn, chamber, and folklore with age groups of youth, teen, and adult. The opening ceremony of the event will take place at the Hoi An Theater at 8p.m. on April 2, and the troupes will hold a parade from the theater to wind through the Old Quarter of Hoi An after the award ceremony on April 4. The competition’s organizers will present gold medals and certificates to winners of eight categories. Teams will also participate in a public performance, international melody, and local performances of art troupes from 7.30p.m. at the Japanese Bridge, Kazik Park, and Ba Mu Pagoda on April 3-4. Interkultur brought the first choral … [Read more...] about Ancient town to host International Choir Competition