The beauty of the country’s islands and seas is featured in a photo contest “Hoàng Sa - Trường Sa - Nhà giàn DK trong trái tim tôi” (Paracel and Spratly Archipelagos and DK Platforms in My Heart). (Photo: VNA) HCM City (VNS/VNA) - Professional and amateur photographers across Vietnam are encouraged to compete in a photo contest highlighting the beauty of Vietnam ese Hoang Sa and Truong Sa islands . The contest themed “Hoang Sa - Truong Sa - Nha gian DK trong trai tim toi” (Paracel and Spratly Archipelagos and DK Platforms in My Heart) is co-organised by the Vu A Dinh Scholarship Fund, the HCM City Photography Association , and the “For Hoang Sa - Truong Sa” Club. According to the organisers, photos should feature the daily activities of people and soldiers in the Hoang Sa and Truong Sa archipelagos and the DK platforms who are protecting the country’s sovereignty in the sea and islands. The photos should also reflect the people’s love and gratitude for … [Read more...] about Photo contest highlighting beauty of Vietnamese islands kicks off
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Level-2 Field Hospital No. 4 inaugurates obstetrics clinic
Level-2 Field Hospital No. 4 inaugurates obstetrics clinic (Photo: Level-2 Field Hospital No. 4) Hanoi (VNA) – Level-2 Field Hospital No. 4 of Vietnam, which perform duties at the UN Mission in South Sudan ( UNMISS ) in Bentiu, has inaugurated an obstetrics clinic, according to the Vietnam Department for Peacekeeping Operations. On the occasion, an action programme themed “joining hands for women's health” was also launched. This is the first clinic of this kind built at a field hospital of Vietnam during the country’s four-term deployment at the UNMISS. ( Photo: Level-2 Field Hospital No. 4 ) In parallel with completing the clinic's facilities, the hospital’s board of directors actively developed a plan to implement the programme, under which it will conduct obstetric and gynecological screening for about 50 high-risk women at the mission. According to Lieutenant Colonel Vu Minh Duong, Director of Level-2 Field Hospital No. 4, the programme has contributed to … [Read more...] about Level-2 Field Hospital No. 4 inaugurates obstetrics clinic
Korean tourism promotion event attracts thousands of visitors in Ho Chi Minh City
The Seoul Metropolitan Government, in collaboration with the Seoul Tourism Organization, held the My Soul Seoul tourism promotion event in Ho Chi Minh City on Tuesday night at the GEM Center in District 1. The event commemorated 30 years of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and South Korea, attracting thousands of Vietnamese K-pop fans to partake in a range of intriguing activities such as art performances and Korean beauty and fashion programs. South Korean hairstylist Kiu instructs the audience how to create simple but eye-catching hairstyles at the My Soul Seoul event at the GEM Center in District 1, Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam, August 2, 2022. Photo: Hoai Phuong / Tuoi Tre According to Oh Se Hoon, mayor of Seoul, South Korea and Vietnam have marked 2022 as a significant year, offering a possibility for the two countries to strengthen bilateral relations and boost tourism and other industries in the future. “I want to thank the residents of Ho Chi Minh City who … [Read more...] about Korean tourism promotion event attracts thousands of visitors in Ho Chi Minh City
Ashes of Kostas Nguyen Van Lap repatriated to Vietnam
The soldier of dual Greek and Vietnamese citizenship is the only foreigner bestowed the title "Hero of the People's Armed Forces" by the state of Vietnam. The ashes of Kostas Sarantidis Nguyen Van Lap, who held dual Greek and Vietnamese citizenship, were repatriated to Vietnam today [August 2] from his hometown of Thessaloniki, Greece. The repatriation was made following his will to return to the country which is home to his comrades’ resting place. The memorial service for Kostas Nguyen Van Lap took place on Tuesday morning at Military Zone 5, Danang City, Vietnam before the burial ceremony was held at Military Zone 5 Cemetery. Kostas Nguyen Van Lap was named “Hero of the People’s Armed Forces”, the only foreigner bestowed the title in Vietnam so far. Born in 1927 in Thessaloniki, Sarantidis arrived in Indochina in February 1946 and soon fought on the side of the Vietnamese people until the defeat of the French in 1954. He was then discharged from the military with the … [Read more...] about Ashes of Kostas Nguyen Van Lap repatriated to Vietnam
Check out this 50-year-old banh uot stall in Ho Chi Minh City
A rustic food stall located in a small alley in Ho Chi Minh City’s Tan Binh District has been drawing crowds for the past five decades thanks to its tangy banh uot . Every morning, from 7:00 am to 9:00 am, hungry commuters line up in front of a no-name food cart in Alley 123, Nghia Phat Street, Tan Binh District, Ho Chi Minh City, eager to start their day with a delicious plate of banh uot (steamed rice crepes). Customers enjoy 'banh uot' at Lan’s stall on Nghia Phat Street, Tan Binh District, Ho Chi Minh City. Photo: Minh Duc / Tuoi Tre Lan, 60, the stall’s current owner, inherited the family business from her mother and, despite the fact that she’s getting older, she still manages to keep up with the steady stream of customers that visit her each morning for breakfast. A major part of what makes Lan’s stall so special is her willingness to serve as much (or as little) as her customers like. She has no problem selling just VND3,000 (US$0.13) of steamed rice … [Read more...] about Check out this 50-year-old banh uot stall in Ho Chi Minh City
Thousands flock to boat race festival in central Vietnam
About 10,000 people participated in a boat racing festival held on the section of the Thu Bon River in the Thanh Ha pottery village of Hoi An City in Quang Nam Province, central Vietnam on Sunday. Thousands of spectators on both sides of the Thu Bon River began cheering loudly early on Sunday morning as 10 teams from Quang Nam Province and neighboring Da Nang competed to win the Thanh Ha village traditional boat racing festival. As part of the Thanh Ha pottery's anniversary and the recognition of the Thanh Ha pottery profession as national intangible cultural heritage, the teams participated in two competitions, including a warm-up race and the official five-kilometer race. Teams compete at the Thanh Ha boat racing festival in Hoi An City, Quang Nam Province, Vietnam, August 7, 2022. Photo: Nguyen Khanh / Tuoi Tre Truong Huong, deputy chairman of the Thanh Ha Ward People’s Committee, told Tuoi Tre (Youth) newspaper that the traditional boat racing festival in … [Read more...] about Thousands flock to boat race festival in central Vietnam
