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It is a matter of fact that Hanoi is a renowned destination for the typical cuisine of Vietnam. The charming capital of Vietnam ranked first among the ‘100 the world’s greatest places 2021’ chosen by Time- the news magazine and news website based in New York City. “Vietnam’s 1,000-year-old capital is embracing changes while maintaining a strong sense of identity,” the newspaper wrote. Street food scene in Hanoi. Photo: TIME Pronounced the capital of Vietnam in 1010, Hanoi is one of the most ancient cities in Asia, offering great examples of both contemporary and classical architecture right in the city center. The city is famous for its vivid yellow colonial villas and an enchanting busy life in the Old Quarter Area. Lakes, parks, green boulevards, and more than 600 temples and pagodas also add to the appeal of Hanoi, according to TIME. The iconic Hoan Kiem Lake is a beautiful enchanting body of water right in the heart of the capital. Next to the lake … [Read more...] about TIME: Hanoi is one of ‘the world’s greatest places 2021’

PANO - The two Vietnamese frigates, the HQ-011 Dinh Tien Hoang and the HQ-012 Ly Thai To have concluded their visit to Indonesia and PANO would like to introduce some images of their activities in Jakarta taken by PANO’s reporter Ngoc Hung. Officers on board the HQ-011 saluting the hosts upon their arrival at the port of Tanjung Priok, Jakarta on November 12 th . This is the first official visit of the Vietnam People’s Navy to Indonesia The Indonesian Navy playing music welcoming Vietnamese naval officers and soldiers Vietnamese ambassador to Indonesia Nguyen Xuan Thuy and Vietnamese defence attaché to Indonesia Phung Quang Tao welcoming the Vietnamese delegation at the port Rear Admiral Nguyen Van Kiem, Deputy Chief of the Vietnamese Navy, delivering a speech at the ceremony welcoming the delegation Vietnamese delegation Head paying a courtesy call and presenting gifts to the Head of … [Read more...] about Vietnamese naval ships’ visit to Indonesia

Vietnam has won two honourable mention certificates in the print and digital categories at the International Federation of Photographic Art (FIAP)’s 29th Colour Biennial 2021, announced the Vietnam Association of Photographic Artists (VAPA). 'Drying sedge mat' photo by Dzung Nguyen. Accordingly, the two certificates were presented to two photo collections themed ‘Traditional Crafts’ in the print section and ‘Vietnam Viewed from Above’ in the digital session. Regarding individual photo awards, Vietnamese photographer Dzung Nguyen has also won an honourable mention certificate for his photo entitled ‘Phoi Chieu Coi’ (Drying sedge mat). Each participating photographic federation in the 29th FIAP Colour Biennial 2021 could select their own works or collections for submission, with a title for the collection being mandatory. The works must not have been sent to any previous FIAP Biennials. The entries were limited to 10 photographs in the colour prints section and 20 … [Read more...] about Vietnam awarded two honourable mention certificates at international contest

Many TV programs have been affected by the pandemic and social distancing. Broadcasting schedules have been delayed as production has been suspended to ensure compliance with pandemic prevention regulations. Most game show episodes are broadcast when shooting resumes. This method allows producers and artists to measure television audience’s tastes, but it also creates difficulties. As social distancing has been imposed in the fourth wave, the shooting process has slowed down. As a result, episodes for broadcast are running out. The producer of Running Man Vietnam has announced the delay of the broadcast until mid-September 2021, or two months later than initially planned. The filming of some episodes was done before social distancing. However, in order to observe the HCMC authorities’ directive on social distancing, the production team decided to postpone the shoot. Each scene needs up to 100 participants. There is still no detailed broadcasting schedule for Rap Viet … [Read more...] about TV game shows interrupted by social distancing

New benefits The decision, announced by Minister of Labor, Invalids and Social Affairs Dao Ngoc Dung at a July 7 press conference, provides detailed guidance on conditions and procedures for implementing 10 support policies. The package is a follow-up to a previous initiative of VND62 trillion Vietnam issued last year to support the needy and businesses hit by Covid-19. Deputy Minister of Labor, Invalids and Social Affairs Le Van Thanh said Resolution 68/NQ-CP is designed to achieve the dual goal of pandemic control and economic development. The package includes benefits for holders of occupational accident insurance policies, with the premium reduced from 0.5 percent to zero percent, while the benefits remain unchanged. Employers can use the savings to support workers. Foreign workers in Vietnam who pay this insurance will be entitled to benefits. Regarding support for quarantined people, those infected (F0 category) and those who have come in direct contact with … [Read more...] about New government bailout package: More benefits, less red tape

EXHIBITION Hanoi-Exhibition showcases Vietnamese and Italian landscapes Until August 23, 8.30am-5.30pm Vietnam Museum of Ethnology, Nguyen Van Huyen Street An exhibition titled Italian Routes and Landscapes of Vietnam Photographs featuring the beauty of the mountains and common culture of mountaineering between Việt Nam and Italy. Hanoi-Art Showcase: Illusion Until Aug 15, 10 am – 07 pm Mo Art Space, 136 Hang Trong Street, Hoan Kiem District From the organizer: This July, Mơ Art Space would like to invite Hanoi art lovers to visit the art showcase Illusion by Le Brothers ( Le Ngọc Thanh and Le Duc Hai). Illusion is the name of the latest art project of Le Ngoc Thanh and Le Duc Hai, as known as Le Brothers, a pair of twin artists originally from Quang Binh province but living and working in the city of Hue for the past 20 years. The project was first showcased for the first time in 2020 at Le Ba Dang art center – Hue … [Read more...] about What’s on July 26-August 1 (Daily updated)