Visiting scholars program

“Stay alert to prevent the spread of the disease and provide sufficient and accurate information so the people can feel safe to welcome the new lunar year,” the deputy prime minister, who is in charge of the health ministry, said at the meeting, referring to the Lunar New Year festival starting on Saturday. … [Read more...] about Vietnam warns citizens against visiting Wuhan given new coronavirus outbreak

Dinh Cau Temple, apart from its spiritual renown, also boasts spectacular sunsets and calm and clear water, as well as a night market ideal for shopping and dining, and experiencing the unique Phu Quoc. … [Read more...] about 300-year-old temple on Phu Quoc protects fishermen

Even though it was not a regional specialty, it is a must try for anyone visiting Phu Quoc, Minh said. The dish has its origins in the central coastal province of Binh Dinh. “I opened this noodle shop so more people would know about this dish.” … [Read more...] about Noodles don’t get any fresher than at this Saigon soup stall

Sadly, Larry’s health did not let him continue this last important project. A few weeks before his death, he wrote to me that his doctor had given him only a few months to live, and he had been concentrating on surviving until Tết – the Vietnamese New Year. “I tell you Quế Mai, I never thought I would last this long – I'll be 76 in January – and truth to tell I thought that I was coming home in a bag in 1968. So, this has all been gravy, as Americans like to say. I've been lucky; survived the war without a scratch, discovered a craft that I love and am pretty good at, and wrote a couple of books about the war that leaves no doubt about our treatment of the Vietnamese as a culture and a people. I have been blessed with many Vietnamese friends, perhaps the best of friends…” … [Read more...] about Larry Heinemann: Born to belong to Việt Nam

Additionally, travellers can also sail into shrimp farms, experience fishing or try catching “ba khia” (red crab), “vop” (clam), “oc len” (mud creeper) and “so huyet” (blood cockle). Particularly, through cross-forest tours, they will have a chance to visit alluvial grounds, primeval forests or watch the animals residing under forest canopies. Nhuan said taking part in community-based tourism, he is always aware of the necessity to protect forests and the environment. In the 9.1-hectare tourism site, he has ensured that 60 percent of the area is for forest and the remaining 40 percent is for aquaculture as in line with regulations. He and his family’s members understand that protecting forests is also to ensure a stable livelihood. Therefore, all tourism activities must not have negative impact on the environment, he said, noting that his family also often ask visitors not to drop litter but protect the environment. A planted … [Read more...] about Ca Mau: People join hands in developing eco-tourism