Members of Canadian pop/rock country band The Moffatts shot a music video in Sa Pa, a favourite destination in northern Vietnam. (Photo courtesy of HAY Glamping Music Festival) Hanoi (VNA) – Canadian pop/rock band The Moffatts has visited Sa Pa , a famous tourist destination in the northern province of Lao Cai about 320 kilometres from Hanoi, and shot a music video to promote tourism . The band will shoot four music videos at four famous destinations in Vietnam. Vietnam is a very beautiful country with delicious food and friendly people, it said. With this project, the group expressed their wish to promote the beauty of Vietnam through a trip with HAY FEST. The band will shoot four music videos at four famous destination s in Vietnam. (Photo courtesy of HAY Glamping Music Festival) Formed in 1990, the band consists of Scott Moffatt and his brothers Clint, Bob and Dave, who are triplets. VNA … [Read more...] about The Moffatts shoots video to promote the beauty of Vietnam
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Introducing ‘infinity sea’ in Thai Binh Province, northern Vietnam
A beach in Thai Binh Province, northern Vietnam has recently emerged as a new hotspot for photographers in search of stunning scenery thanks to its still water that reflects the morning sun into limitless space. The magnificent beach in Thuy Xuan Commune, Thai Thuy District, Thai Binh Province has been dubbed the 'infinity sea' by locals and netizens thanks to its still water that reflects light like a giant mirror. The beach, which sits approximately 120 kilometers from the heart of Hanoi, can be accessed via motorbike, car, or passenger bus. Locals hunt clams at Thuy Xuan Beach, Thai Thuy District, Thai Binh Province, northern Vietnam. Photo: Doan Ngoc Anh / Tuoi Tre By private car, the best route to the beach is: Hanoi - Hai Phong Highway or National Highway 5B - National Highway 10 - Street 25 - Provincial Road 354 - National Highway 37 - Provincial Road 461 - Thuy Xuan. The best time to visit the beach is during sunrise, meaning visitors should plan to … [Read more...] about Introducing ‘infinity sea’ in Thai Binh Province, northern Vietnam
More British investors look at Vietnam to cash in on free trade agreements
Electric motorbikes manufactured by Vinfast. Many UK businesses are looking into electric mobility industry in Vietnamwhich is expected to grow by double digits in the next few years. (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNS/VNA) - Many British investors are seeking investment opportunities in Vietnam in the hope of cashing in on free trade agreements ( FTA s) that Vietnam has signed with the UK and other economies worldwide. The UK-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (UKVFTA), which officially took effect in May 2021, was one of the first trade deals inked by the UK after it left the European Union by the end of 2020, which reflected the importance of Vietnam in the UK’s trade policy. Bilateral trade and investment between the two economies have grown significantly with a growth rate of 17% last year. Data of the Foreign Investment Agency under the Ministry of Planning and Investment showed as of October 20, 2021, the UK had 439 valid projects amounting to nearly 4 billion USD in registered … [Read more...] about More British investors look at Vietnam to cash in on free trade agreements
Phu Quoc, WWF-Vietnam launch plastic waste reduction model at tourist destinations
The model is expected to be gradually replicated in other entertainment venues in the city after its initial success. The Phu Quoc District People’s Committee and WWF-Vietnam launched a model project of reducing plastic waste at tourist destinations, as part of the drive to become a plastic-free island. The launch of tourist trash cans is expected to encourage the habit of sorting and disposing of garbage on-site. Photo: VOV Under the project, there are 12 sets of tourist trash cans and two public drinking water fountains have been made available in some venues on the island, of which four trash cans were installed in Dinh Cau Temple and Bach Dang Park, and another eight were placed in Tran Hung Dao Street, Duong Dong Ward, with a total cost of nearly VND800 million (US$34,296) sponsored by WWF-Vietnam. Dinh Cau Temple and Bach Dang Park are among the most favorite destinations for tourists and locals, so these places receive the largest amount of single-use … [Read more...] about Phu Quoc, WWF-Vietnam launch plastic waste reduction model at tourist destinations
Vietnam’s Quy Nhon City embraces stunning landscapes and cultural, historical values
Quy Nhon, a coastal city in the south-central Vietnamese province of Binh Dinh, has emerged as a new hotspot for vacationers thanks to its countless stunning tourist attractions. Quy Nhon has two seasons – rainy and dry – and each offers visitors a unique perspective on the city. The rainy season in Quy Nhon typically begins in September and lasts until February, while the dry season begins in March and ends in September. When visiting Quy Nhon during the dry season, visitors should bring sunscreen, medications, and appropriate clothing. They should also make sure to stay hydrated because the weather is often scorching hot, though such high temperatures are occasionally mitigated by the ocean breeze. Vehicles travel against a background of wind turbines in Quy Nhon City, Binh Dinh Province, south-central Vietnam. Photo courtesy of Lo Huu Duc Anh Quy Nhon has a unique terrain flanked by mountains on one side and a long, curved, white-sand beach on the other. … [Read more...] about Vietnam’s Quy Nhon City embraces stunning landscapes and cultural, historical values
“Produce more from less”: Danish agricultural philosophy for Vietnam
Denmark, through strategic sector cooperation (SSC) with Vietnam, helps implement national action plan in agriculture while promoting the engagement of stakeholders in the value chain. Among issues shared at an event held in Hanoi on August 17, Vietnamese officials, experts, and businesses were impressed with the philosophy of “producing more from less” in Denmark’s agri-food sector. Denmark targets the climate-neutral food industry by 2050. Photo: Danish Agriculture and Food Council Troels Jakobsen, Trade Counsellor of the Embassy of Denmark, said Denmark produces three times more food than the Danish population can consume, with some of the lowest greenhouse gas emissions in Europe. The idea was shared at Seminar – Business Matchmaking held in Hanoi on August 17 to discuss Danish experiences and solutions in sustainable agri-food production. Meanwhile, Jeppe Søndergaard Pedersen, International Chief Advisor, the Danish Agriculture and Food Council, … [Read more...] about “Produce more from less”: Danish agricultural philosophy for Vietnam