Vietnam festivals 2017

The festival is held annually to commemorate Kings of the Tran Dynasty (1225-1400) and Tran Hung Dao, or Tran Quoc Tuan, a royal prince, statesman and military commander who helped Vietnam, then Dai Viet, repel two out of three major Mongol invasions in the late 13th century. … [Read more...] about Pandemic prompts cancelation of major Lunar New Year festival

Speaking at a press conference on Thursday, Chooi Weng Sheng, administrative and events manager with Badminton Asia, the governing body of the sport in Asia, said the championship will be broadcast live in nine countries and territories, and be livestreamed on social media to reach viewers worldwide. … [Read more...] about World’s top badminton players to gather in Vietnam for Asian championship

This supplied photo shows a patient’s face after a surgery to remove a large tumor from her face at Le Huu Trac National Burn Hospital in Hanoi, Vietnam. The tumor had blocked an area of 12x14 cm on the right side of her face, compressing her nose, eyes, right jaw, causing nasal obstruction and loss of right eye vision, and pressing against the jaw, sinuses, and skull base. … [Read more...] about In Vietnam, four hospitals join surgery to remove tumor occupying most of patient’s face

Don Lam, deputy head of Vietnam’s Private Economic Development Research Board, said that the two countries are seeing positive figures in trade relations with Vietnam’s imports from India rising 65 percent between 2017 and 2020 to reach $4.5 billion. … [Read more...] about Indian investment in Vietnam yet to match potential: official

A performance featuring the city’s development at a gala night called Hai Phong Vuon Ra Bien Lon, or Hai Phong reaching out to the sea, held last year. (Source: vietnamnet.vn) Particularly, the festival will also include a carnival parade and art performances by both domestic and foreign troupes. … [Read more...] about Flamboyant flower festival to dazzle Hai Phong