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Editor's note: Juliet Thuy Nguyen has been living, studying, and working in Australia for the past seven years. She is the founder of a project called Ao Dai Around the World, which is aimed at promoting and showcasing Vietnam's traditional dress, the 'ao dai,' to a global audience. She has had the opportunity to travel to different parts of the world and share the beauty and significance of the 'ao dai' while also exploring 50 provinces around Vietnam. This allows her to gain a deeper understanding and appreciation of Vietnam's rich history, culture, and natural beauty. Vietnam's tourism industry has experienced significant growth over the years, attracting millions of visitors from all over the world. The key trends in the industry include the use of technology, sustainable tourism practices, experience-based tourism, and luxury tourism. The government recognized the potential of these trends and has launched initiatives to promote them. Tourists take a boat … [Read more...] about Technology, sustainability, experience, luxury: Key trends for tourism in Vietnam

Data from to South Korea-based KB Kookmin Card between January 1 – May 15 showed Taiwan, Vietnam, Japan and Thailand are particularly popular destinations for Korean tourists with the growth rates of 319%, 227%, 193% and 172% year-on-year, respectively. Japan and Vietnam - the two countries chosen by Korean tourists to visit the most, still show their attractiveness, with increases of 222% and 163% respectively. The number of air tickets to Vietnam booked by Korean tourists accounted for 12% of the total of air tickets for outbound tours, just after Japan with 52%. According to KB Kookmin Card, the booking rate of air tickets by Korean holiday-makers increased in all regions, with the highest growth recorded for Asia with a year-on-year surge of 192%. Travel agencies, airlines, and duty-free shops in the RoK witnessed respective revenue surges of 409%, 150% and 88% compared to the same period last year. … [Read more...] about Vietnam among top destinations for South Korean visitors

The cover of 'Hip Hop and the Golden Forest', the latest story by Vietnamese-German writer Isabelle Müller. (Photo courtesy of HCM City General Publishing House) Hanoi (VNS/VNA) - To mark Children’s Day on June 1, the Ho Chi Minh City General Publishing House has released Hip Hop and the Golden Forest, the latest story by Vietnamese-German writer Isabelle Müller. The book, lovingly told by Muller and beautifully illustrated by her brother, Daniel Gaucher, is recommended for all those who believe in true friendship. In Việt Nam, it has been published in three languages – Vietnamese, English and German. The readers will follow Hip Hop, the little flea, and Little Leaf, on their journey to the Golden Forest. A terrible storm has uprooted the huge solitary ginkgo biloba in the botanical garden near the Green Valley Zoo. Among many others, Little Leaf hopes to find her original roots in order to complete the cycle of life. To succeed, she must find the Golden Forest that’s … [Read more...] about Trilingual book about friendship published on Children’s Day

Being one of the best-loved railways in Southeast Asia, Vietnam's North-South Railway, with two ends at Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, attracts many travelers. Lonely Planet, the world-renowned travel guide, named Vietnam National Railway the most incredible rail trip in the world. The 1,730-kilometer journey from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City offers breathtaking views of the country's diverse landscapes, making it a must-see for foreigners coming to Vietnam, the magazine said. "Some railways rattle through historic cities; others swoosh beside spectacular coastlines. A few have an epic history, and one or two are remarkable for the colorful characters onboard. The Reunification Express line, known as the North–South Railway, fulfills all these criteria," it stated. The railway is one of Southeast Asia's best-loved railways and the world's most epic overnight train journeys. It's also one of Vietnam's tourism highlights that attracts many international visitors. … [Read more...] about Vietnam’s Reunification Express named world’s most incredible rail journey: Lonely Planet

The Vietnamese team won the third prize in the Huawei ICT Competition 2022-23. — Photo courtesy of Huawei The Vietnamese team won third prize after competing with 146 teams from 36 countries at the Huawei ICT Competition 2022-23 Global Final held in Shenzhen, China. Before the final, the team surpassed more than 120,000 students from more than 2,000 universities in 74 countries and territories around the world to take part in the final. Huawei ICT Competition 2022-23 was held for the seventh time, recording the most significant organisation scale ever. The students must go through many national and regional competitions, overcoming many competitors to participate in the Global Final. The Vietnamese team consists of three students, including Nguyen Quoc Hung (Posts and Telecommunications Institute of Technology - PTIT), Tran Duc Lam, and Vu Quang Hai (FPT University); with the guidance of Dr. Tran Tien Cong (Posts and Telecommunications Institute of Technology - PTIT) competed … [Read more...] about Vietnamese students won third prize in the Global Final of Huawei ICT Competition 2022-23

At this year's RHS Chelsea Flower Show, Vietnamese floral designer Cao Thi Huyen, also known as Rose Cao, won the silver medal in the floral arrangement category with her work 'Dance of light.' Huyen, living in Serbia, is the first Vietnamese woman to win the prize at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2023, according to the Vietnam News Agency. The RHS Chelsea Flower Show, officially known as the Great Spring Show, is a prestigious annual flower show organized by the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS). The event has been held in Chelsea since 1912. Cao Thi Huyen's work 'The Dance of Light' at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2023 in a photo posted on her Instagram account Efforts, dream of Vietnamese florist Creating the 'Dance of Light,' 37-year-old Huyen wanted to show the image of fire by using different kinds of flowers with purple and yellow hues. She also incorporated natural light into a lamppost adorned with flowers. It is worth noting that her design … [Read more...] about Vietnamese florist wins silver at RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2023

Hanoi (VNA) - The following is a list of selected news summaries last night by the Vietnam News Agency . - Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha received visiting Lao Minister of Technology and Communications Boviengkham Vongdara in Hanoi on May 29. Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha (R) receives visiting Lao Minister of Technology and Communications Boviengkham Vongdara. (Photo: VNA) Welcoming agreements signed between the Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology (VAST) and the Lao Ministry of Technology and Communications, Ha expressed his wish that the two sides will actively promote cooperation and technology transfer so that Vietnam and Laos can jointly implement digital and green transformation as soon as possible. Read full story At the talks between the delegations of the VFF Central Committee and the National Council of the Solidarity for the Development of Cambodian Motherland. (Photo: VNA) At the talks, Vice President and Secretary General of the VFF … [Read more...] about ☀️ Morning digest May 30

Tourists visit The Huc bridge, Ngoc Son temple in Hanoi (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Experts are calling for a favourable visa policy to attract foreign tourists, saying that it should be a priority. foreign arrivals reached 3.7 million in the first four months of this year, hence, the tourism sector must race to meet the goal. Ministry of Culture , Sports and Tourism, together with several foreign diplomatic missions in Vietnam, the European Chamber of Commerce, the American Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam, the Vietnam Business Forum, the Tourism Advisory Board and the Private Economic Development Research Board (Board IV) also made proposals for a more favourable visa policy to improve the competitiveness of Vietnam’s tourism industry. At a book street in Ho Chi Minh City (Photo: VNA) VNA … [Read more...] about Favourable visa policy urged to draw tourists

Among destinations for solo travelers, Ho Chi Minh City is most suitable for solo backpackers, according to U.S. online magazine Money.com. The Vietnamese metropolis is a bustling and affordable place that offers a wide range of attractions to solo travelers, from the inexpensive food and accommodations to an abundance of cultural and historical sites. “Its vibrant culture, friendly people, and amazing food attract millions of tourists annually," Money.com said. "And it’s also one of Vietnam’s safest cities.” The website recommends travelers try some of the mouth-watering street food available in every corner of the city, especially in District 1, District 3, and District 5, do shopping at Ben Thanh Market, and visit the Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica of Saigon in District 1. Travelers can book tours to the Mekong Delta from Ho Chi Minh City. It is also easy to get around the city with many transportation options, from buses, taxis to motorbikes, and metro lines in the near … [Read more...] about Ho Chi Minh City the best destination for solo backpacking: Money.com