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Nguyen Thi Oanh is the current forerunner of Vietnamese athletics. In SEA Games 2017, she clinched the double gold medal in the 800-meter and 1,500-meter distances and helped Vietnam dominate these categories ever since. In SEA Games 2019, she successfully defended her gold medals in these two events, and scored another in the 3,000-meter hurdle race. Overall, Oanh has won seven gold medals for Vietnam over three SEA Games. Nguyen Thi Oanh competes in the national athletics championship on Nov. 13, 2020. Photo by VnExpress/Kim Hoa Nguyen Thi Huyen is another prominent name in athletics. In the most recent three SEA Games events, she won six individual and two team gold medals. Her favorite category is the 400-meter hurdles, in which she claimed gold in 2015, 2017 and 2019. With the same number of golds as Huyen, Dinh Phuong Thanh is the most decorated gymnast in Vietnam, with four golds in SEA Games 2015, two in 2017 and two in 2019. Behind Thanh is Le Thanh Tung, … [Read more...] about SEA Games: Meet the most prolific Vietnamese athletes

A three-bedroom lagoon pool villa at Regent Phu Quoc opens today on Phu Quoc Island. — VNS Photo HCM CITY —  IHG Hotels & Resorts debuts its first resort under its upper luxury brand, Regent Hotels & Resorts, in South East Asia with the opening of Regent Phu Quoc, its first resort in Việt Nam, on April 19. Located off the southwest coast of Việt Nam alongside a UNESCO-designated World Biosphere Reserve, the all-suites-and-villas resort is a stone’s throw from the water’s edge along Long Beach. Exceptional design and state-of-the-art technology will be delivered alongside the brand’s legendary hospitality for a seamless guest journey. “We are delighted to introduce Regent’s renowned hospitality to Việt Nam and look forward to welcoming guests to experience the inimitable island jewel that is Phu Quoc," said Juan Losada, general manager of Regent Phu Quoc. Regent Phu Quoc will surely be a brand-defining resort in Việt Nam and South East Asia that will deliver a genuinely … [Read more...] about Regent Hotels & Resorts opens first resort in Việt Nam

The Lam Kinh relic site in the northern province of Thanh Hóa's Thọ Xuân District has attracted thousands of tourists since it re-opened in April. Photo ditichlamkinh.vn The special national relic site of the Lam Kinh ancient royal capital of the Later Lê Dynasty in the northern province of Thanh Hóa's Thọ Xuân District harbours mysterious tales about one of the most significant Vietnamese feudal reigns. After more than 10 years of restoration, the site's Main Temple Hall area comprising the most important works covering over 1,600 square metres, opened at the beginning of April, attracting thousands of visitors. The 200ha site is a complex of monuments with a large area of unique architectural works of the Later Lê Dynasty (1428-1789). The restoration was officially completed based on the original foundations. Along with the restored works of the Main Temple Hall, other areas, including Thái Miếu (Royal Temple), Nghinh Môn (Welcome Gate), Dragon Yard or audience … [Read more...] about Lam Kinh ancient royal capital holds feudal mysteries

A grand ceremony marking the 2566th birth anniversary of Lord Buddha is held at Tu Dam Pagoda in Hue City . The event saw the presence of leaders of Thua Thien-Hue Province and thousands of Buddhist dignitaries and followers, local people and visitors. At the ceremony, Most Venerable Thich Khe Chon, Deputy Head of the Executive Board of Vietnam Buddhist Sangha cum Deputy Head of the Executive Board of the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha of Thua Thien Hue Province spoke the message of the Acting Supreme Patriarch of the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha for this occasion. Most Venerable Thich Hue Phuoc, Deputy Head of the Executive Board of Vietnam Buddhist Sangha cum Chief secretary of the Executive Board of the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha of Thua Thien Hue Province opened the event with a welcome speech. A parade of vehicles decorated in flowers and Buddhist themes A parade of vehicles decorated in flowers and Buddhist themes On May 14, thousands of monks and nuns, Buddhist … [Read more...] about Grand ceremony marking Lord Buddha’s 2566th birthday held in Hue

Your browser does not support the audio element. I confess I’m a soup lover, yet another reason for Vietnam to be at the top of my list of foodie destinations since there is no shortage of options day or night. The beauty is although the common Vietnamese soups share the same name and unique place of origin, the ingredients and preparation are different depending on local tastes in each region as well as what’s readily available and fresh. Da Lat is a destination that’s on nearly everyone’s list and the city features unique and delicious food, but, like anywhere, the best hideaways aren’t always easy to find. These places aren’t found in foodie blogs nor in tourist magazines – their success is strictly based on word-of-mouth. They’re makeshift, worn and old, a couple don’t even have addresses, and popular among locals but otherwise not well known. After lengthy searches and comparisons they are the best I’ve found at what they serve. Mi Quang Da Lat Style As most people … [Read more...] about Three great street soups in Da Lat

Editor’s note: Valentin Constantinescu wrote to Tuoi Tre News to share his thoughts on his own wedding following our series on things that often ‘shock’ foreigners when it comes to traditional Vietnamese weddings. The Romanian man has lived in Vietnam since 2004 and married his Vietnamese wife in 2018. This piece has been titled, subtitled, and edited by Tuoi Tre News for clarity, consistency, and coherence. Long story short, I met my wife in 2016 in Hanoi. About six months into our relationship, we realized we would be with each other forever. In August 2018, we decided to sign the papers to be legally married in Vietnam. We moved to Ho Chi Minh City shortly after and planned to hold our actual wedding ceremony on September 17, 2021. 17th of September is our anniversary – it’s the day she agreed to be my girlfriend. She chose the year 2021 because it looks cool – 20 and 21 are consecutive numbers. Unfortunately, COVID-19 completely ruined our plans – we lost a … [Read more...] about ‘Weddings in Vietnam seem very aloof to me’