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At a meeting on January 4, Minister Dinh La Thang asked that Vietnam Airlines make its tickets cheaper after the national carrier reported a whopping 129% increase in consolidated revenues, to VND70 trillion (US$3.12 billion) in 2015, and a pretax profit of more than VND1.4 trillion (US$62.3 million). “With such profits, the airline should cut fares for the sake of passengers,” Thang said, as cited by Tuoi Tre newspaper. He noted that the price of jet fuel A1 in Asia in December dropped to less than US$48 a barrel, down 40% year-on-year. Passengers board a Vietnam Airlines flight at Tan Son Nhat International Airport in Ho Chi Minh City. Photo: Dao Ngoc Thach Local carriers said they have already cut fares by offering various discounts for domestic routes, allowing many people to fly at the same price of a bus ticket. Pham Ngoc Minh, general director of Vietnam Airlines, said the domestic air travel market expanded to more than 40 million passengers … [Read more...] about Vietnam airlines refuse to cut fares despite cheaper fuel, bigger revenue

A young, talented dancer-choreographer who has worked at Konzert Theater Bern in Switzerland and won many honours, Vu Ngoc Khai, has decided to return to Vietnam after 13 years in Europe.  Khai spoke about his inspiration to bring the soul of contemporary Vietnamese dance to the rest of the world. Artist debuts new work at dance festival Hanoi Dance Fest enchants audience A scene from Nón (Conical Hat), which was praised by audiences at an event on European development in Luxembourg. Photo baodansinh.vn Choreographer Vu Ngoc Khai worked at theatres in Germany including Volkstheater Rostock, Staatstheater Braunschweig, Staatstheater am Gaernerplatz, Conny Jassen Danst and Danceworks Rotterdam in the Netherlands, as well as Arabesque in Vietnam. He also took part in international projects between Vietnam and Italy and Belgium including Hanoi Stardust and Mishina. In 2006, Khai’s dance Nón (Conical Hat) was praised by 300 audience members including … [Read more...] about Choreographer Vu Ngoc Khai travelled far to come back home

Signature dishes, photos and paintings of Palestine have been introduced to Vietnamese people and the international community to celebrate the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People (November 29). Visitors learn more about Palestine through art, books and cuisine. VNS Photo Minh Thu A Day of Palestinian Culture and Cuisine kicked off on Tuesday in Hanoi with the aim of promoting the image of the country and enhancing mutual understanding between the two peoples. Two books written by Di Li were also launched at the event. She’s a well-known author of detective novels, short pieces of non-fiction and humourous short stories. She has published 20 books. Two books alone feature 107 stories about her culinary journeys. Tôi Đã Ăn Cả Cánh Đồng Hoa (I Have Eaten a Flower Field) reflects local cuisine ranging from dumplings in Hue, coffee in the Central Highlands and phở in Hanoi. Nửa Vòng Trái … [Read more...] about Palestinian cuisine, culture introduced in Hanoi

Cổ Loa Citadel is a unique 2,300-year-old relic of Việt Nam. — Photo thegioidisan.vnViet Nam News HÀ NỘI — Architects, historians and scientists discussed measures to preserve Cổ Loa—Hà Nội’s oldest citadel—and promote its cultural and historical value at a conference in Hà Nội last weekend. Hosted by Tia Sáng Magazine, the “Cổ Loa: From Core Values to Preservation and Development” conference was held because the relic site faces encroachment and damage despite the city’s efforts to protect the citadel, which is also one of the oldest relics of Việt Nam. The conference gathered many renowned Vietnamese experts as well as members of heritage management boards. With its unique historical, architectural and archeological value, the citadel has been recognised as a national relic since 1962 and as special national relic since 2012. Before 1995, Cổ Loa Citadel was … [Read more...] about Cổ Loa Citadel still seriously encroached: experts

As a small island in Cam Binh commune, Cam Ranh City (Khanh Hoa), Binh Hung is considered as a "pearl" that has not been polished among marine tourist destinations in Vietnam. Binh Hung Island, about 30 kilometers by road from Cam Ranh City and then about 10 minutes by boat, has stunning beaches, crystal-clear water, lobster farms and giant rocks. The idyllic beauty of Binh Hung Island viewed from above. Tourists can go to Binh Hung Island all year round, however, the best time to go to Binh Hung is during the summer months, at this time the sea is quiet, you will enjoy the most "charming" sea scenery. Visitors can rent a boat to visit seafood rafts of fishermen and enjoy food right there. In particular, these boats have clear glass bottom, so you can both move and enjoy the beauty of the coral. Coming to Binh Hung Island, visitors should not ignore the interesting destinations like Binh Tien Beach, Bai Kinh, Hon Cho Lighthouse Kinh Beach is the place where visitors first set … [Read more...] about Exploring Binh Hung Island