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Vietnamese Students Win Medals at International Technology Competitions Three Vietnamese students have been recognized for their outstanding performance in the Microsoft Office Specialist World Championship (MOSWC 2023) and the Adobe Certified Professional World Championship 2023 (ACPWC 2023) held in Florida, USA. Nguyen Thi Thanh Truc won a silver medal while Dang Thi Minh Anh and Hoang Thuy Linh received bronze medals. The competition, in its 21st year, drew over 1.3 million entries from around the world. Students qualifying for the competition had to pass a Microsoft Office Specialist certification exam. Regional competitions were also held, with 133 finalists making it to the final round in Orlando, Florida. The silver medalist, Nguyen Thi Thanh Truc, is from Vietnam Maritime University. Dang Thi Minh Anh represents Le Hong Phong High School for the Gifted in Nam Dinh province, and Hoang Thuy Linh is from the Foreign Trade University. Other Vietnamese students also excelled ...

Musician Duc Tri will be organizing a live concert titled “Like the Wind to Travel” in Hanoi on October 1st. This concert is expected to be the biggest program of his career. Duc Tri shared his reason for choosing Hanoi, stating that his audience is mostly from Hanoi. Last year, when he had music shows in Da Lat, 70% of the audience came from Hanoi. Therefore, it makes sense to organize his biggest music night here. From a producer’s perspective, Duc Tri also emphasized that Hanoi has a great potential as a music market. The picture shows (from left to right) singer Pham Anh Khoa, singer Phuong Thanh, and musician Duc Tri. (Photo: The Hanoi Times) Based on his experience producing shows for many singers, Duc Tri realized that Hanoians enjoy music in different ways, not just for entertainment. His live concert, “Like the Wind to Travel,” focuses on the music rather than the performance of singers or dancers. Duc Tri mentioned that singers looking to develop their careers often cho...

The book “French-Indochinese Architecture, Pearls of Hanoi” was co-published by Omega Book JSC and the National Archives Center I to commemorate the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and France. The cover of the trilingual Vietnamese-French-English book “French-Indochinese Architecture, Pearls of Hanoi” by Tran Huu Phuc Tien. Photo: Omega Plus   The author of the book extends a warm invitation to readers to embark on a captivating journey through the pages, allowing them to explore 37 exquisite examples of French-Indochinese architectural marvels, exquisitely arrayed throughout the charming city of Hanoi. Commencing from the iconic Ba Dinh Square, the political nucleus of the city, this literary odyssey takes readers on an enchanting voyage, culminating at the remarkable Long Bien Bridge. The premium “photo book” is a hardcover edition with 300 pages. Made with high-quality materials, it features a large paper size and comes wit...

Situated in the charming De Ar Commune, within the beautiful Mang Yang District and only 50 kilometers away from Pleiku City, this site is highly regarded as a top-notch tourist destination in Gia Lai. The local community refers to this remarkable geological site as an ancient rock field, attributing its formation to millions of years in the past. The rock field remained concealed until the construction of a hydroelectric dam obstructed the flow of the H’Chan River. Many tourists expressed their excitement upon witnessing the magnificent large hexagon rocks, stunning small rock pools, refreshing water flow, and breathtaking natural landscapes. The Don Hyang ancient rock field is around 50 kilometers from Pleiku City, the capital of Gia Lai Province in Vietnam’s Central Highlands region. The expansive landscape spans several hectares and showcases a captivating array of unique rock formations. Among these natural wonders are hexagonal stone columns that stand in close pr...

The Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations, in collaboration with the Vietnam – Iran Friendship Association and the Embassy of Iran in Vietnam, organized the aforementioned event. The ceremony was attended by esteemed individuals such as Ambassador Ha Kim Ngoc – Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Le Anh Tuan – Deputy Chairman of the National Assembly’s Committee for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Nguyen Phuong Nga – President of the Vietnam Union of Friendship Organizations, Nguyen Van Pha – former Vice Chairman of the National Assembly’s Judicial Committee and Chairman of the Vietnam – Iran Friendship Association, as well as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Islamic Republic of Iran to Vietnam Ali Akbar Nazari and his spouse. Also present were the dedicated staff of the Iranian Embassy in Vietnam, ambassadors, members of the diplomatic corps, and Iranian and Vietnamese friends. Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Ha Kim Ngoc delivered a congratulatory spe...

Illustrative image. Market Share of Vietnamese Goods Accounts for 2% in the EU Market Nguyen Thai Chuyen, lecturer in International Business at RMIT University, stated that products such as phones and components, computers, shoes, machinery and spare parts, textiles, coffee, iron, steel, and seafood have experienced significant growth. Iron and steel saw a growth of over 844% in 2021 compared to 2020 and over 634% in 2022 compared to 2020. Nguyen Thai Chuyen, lecturer in International Business at RMIT University. However, phones and components saw a decrease of 9.5% in 2021 and 15.7% in 2022, respectively, compared to the previous year. This decrease is mainly due to the lack of input materials caused by the closure of the Chinese market due to Covid-19 and the tension between Russia and Ukraine leading to a global supply chain crisis. According to Trading Economics, the market share of Vietnamese goods in the EU market is only about 2%. The value and benefit...

Vietnam Weather Forecast in Different Regions The weather forecast in the Northwest region of Vietnam indicates cloudy conditions with scattered showers and thunderstorms. During thunderstorms, there is a possibility of tornadoes, lightning, hail, and strong winds. The lowest temperature ranges from 22-25 degrees, and it can drop below 21 degrees in some places. The highest temperature ranges from 26-29 degrees, potentially exceeding 30 degrees in certain areas. In the Northeast region, expect cloudy conditions with scattered showers and thunderstorms. Moderate to heavy rains are also possible. The northeast wind level ranges from 2-3, and the coastal area experiences 3-4 level winds. Similar to the Northwest region, thunderstorms can bring tornadoes, lightning, hail, and strong winds. The lowest temperature ranges from 21-24 degrees, dropping below 21 degrees in mountainous areas. The highest temperature ranges from 24-27 degrees, potentially exceeding 27 degrees in some places. ...

The “Gen Z” generation is known for their diverse personalities and passion for arts and creativity. They continuously seek new experiences to challenge themselves, emphasizing emotional factors and mental excitement in their daily lives. Within the bustling Ho Chi Minh City, there are several unique “check-in” destinations that provide young people with endless creative inspiration. Saigon Outcast Address: 188/1 Nguyen Van Huong, Thao Dien, Thu Duc Opening hours: 10 a.m – 11 p.m every day Saigon Outcast, opened in 2021, is an entertainment – art complex catering to the foreign community living in Ho Chi Minh City and young, aspiring Vietnamese artists. It transforms shipping containers into cafes, restaurants, and art exhibition spaces, offering vibrant music performances. The owner of Saigon Outcast welcomes young art enthusiasts to showcase their talents and pursue their dreams. The vibrant atmosphere inside the Saigon Outcast entertainment complex. Photo: Saigon Outca...