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Incorporating offshore wind power projects into green hydrogen production helps reduce the investment burden of the domestic power system. Photo: EVN Opportunities for startups in green hydrogen production In the context of a global shift towards clean energy sources, hydrogen is emerging as an alternative to fossil fuels. According to McKinsey, the hydrogen economy could support global revenues of more than US$2.5 trillion per year by 2050, creating jobs for more than 30 million people, and helping avoid 6 billion tons of CO2 emissions. The International Energy Agency (IEA) predicts the hydrogen market could be worth more than US$1,400 billion per year by 2050. Developing and emerging economies will hold more than 65% of this market. Vietnam is also not outside that green transformation race. Recently, the Ministry of Industry and Trade issued a document requesting the Government to approve the strategy on hydrogen energy production until 2030, with a vision to 2050. ...

A  calligraphy  exhibition titled Net Dan Thanh  has recently opened at the  Temple of Literature  in Hanoi. The exhibition showcases 60 artworks by 16 calligraphers, beautifully combined with light technology. The displayed works feature a rich variety of styles, demonstrating the skillful art of painting words on paper. Curator Nguyen Thanh Tung stated that the event aims to introduce a contemporary perspective on calligraphy, which is traditionally seen as a classical form of art. By incorporating light and utilizing modern techniques, the exhibition offers visitors a fresh and vibrant experience of calligraphy, bringing new colors and beauty to this ancient discipline. For the calligraphers, this exhibition represents a new approach and allows them to infuse their works with new emotions and feelings. Le Xuan Kieu, the Director of the Van Mieu-Quoc Tu Giam Cultural and Scientific Activities Center, expressed his hope that this exhibition would inspire a...

Choosing Hanoi, which is only a two-hour flight from Hong Kong, author Ed Peters remarked that tourists can enjoy the experience of being in a foreign country while still maintaining their Asian essence. The author observed that the lives of the Vietnamese capital’s citizens primarily unfold right on the sidewalks, where activities like getting a haircut, cooking, and open-air workshops are common. For him, Hanoi resembles a vibrant and expansive village, adorned with French colonial architecture. Tourists take a jeep tour in Hanoi. Photo: SCMP In the heart of the city is the picturesque sight of Hoan Kiem Lake, surrounded by banyan trees and low-rise buildings, attracting hundreds of local residents at daybreak for exercise, stretching, or Tai Chi practice. Hanoi offers a peaceful urban landscape with a variety of accommodation options, ranging from luxury hotels like the Sofitel Legend Metropole, where nightly room rates average around US$400, to more affordable gues...

The municipal youth union collaborated with the administration of Cai Rang District, where the floating market is located, to initiate a program to encourage the local community to maintain the city’s cleanliness, beauty, and safety. The program encompassed activities such as collecting and sorting garbage in the vicinity of Cai Rang Floating Market, removing paper advertisements in Le Binh Ward, Cai Rang District, and planting trees in Phu Thu Ward, also situated in Cai Rang District. Local residents and traders support young people’s act. Photo : Lan Ngoc / Tuoi Tre Nguyen Quoc Cuong, Chairman of the People’s Committee of Cai Rang District, stated that the program’s objective was to urge residents to collectively safeguard the environment, cultivate habits of refraining from littering, and enhance waste classification and recycling. Cuong added that this initiative also provided an opportunity for the youth in Can Tho to actively engage in social work aimed at maintain...

Bordering China to the north and east, where the Red River serves as a natural boundary between Lao Cai and China’s Yunnan Provinces, the mountainous Bat Xat district is a popular destination for tourists seeking to explore the wilderness of Vietnam. Bat Xat is known for its unique beauty, offering visitors a chance to immerse themselves in the magnificent natural scenery, breathe in the fresh atmosphere, and learn about the rich cultural diversity. The district is home to over 14 ethnic groups, with ethnic minorities representing 2% of the population. Y Ty Situated on the Y Ty plateau at elevations of up to 2000 meters, the serene commune of Y Ty serves as the district’s main tourist attraction. The journey to the commune takes travelers through breathtaking natural landscapes adorned with forests, waterfalls, charming terraced fields, and picturesque villages nestled among the mountains. The best time to visit Y Ty is from August to December. Photo: Wikipedia Y Ty en...

The annual cultural event for lovers of creativity and heritage exploration has opened at Gia Lam Train Factory, kicking off a series of attractive cultural activities in the capital. Performance by artists from the Vietnam Tuong Theater at the opening ceremony of the Hanoi Creative Design Festival 2023. Photo: Khanh Huy/The Hanoi Times Organized by the Hanoi People’s Committee and the Vietnam Association of Architects Hanoi, the Hanoi Creative Design Festival 2023 is an annual event that aims to realize the initiatives and commitments made with UNESCO when Hanoi became a member of the Creative Cities Network. The festival will last ten days, from November 17 to 26, at Gia Lam Train Factory and other venues across Hanoi with the theme “Flow.” Speaking at the opening ceremony, Vu Thu Ha, Vice Chairman of the Hanoi People’s Committee, pointed out that Thang Long – Hanoi’s history is closely related to the flow of the Cai, also known as the Red River. “In the future, H...

Nhat says that each trophy is made of plaster and weighs between 0.7 and 1.2 kg. His workshop plans to produce around 5,000 cups this year, roughly 1.5 times higher compared to the previous World Cup four years ago. There are many steps in the process to make the trophies, with the artisan spending around three to five days to complete a gold World Cup trophy. Each World Cup trophy costs between VND100,000 and VND200,000. Embracing his passion for football, Nhat is able to create this special product. Nhat’s workshop operates at full capacity in order to meet customers’ demands. He sells 30 cups per day on average, with the majority of them being sold via social media. The 2022 FIFA World Cup is scheduled to begin on November 20 at the Al Bayt Stadium when hosts Qatar take on Ecuador in Group A. The global event will then last through to December 18. The post A look at the Vietnames...

Duo Pham Thi Huong and Truong Hong Thuy claimed gold for their performance “Du Son” (Red Swing) at the 2022 International Circus Festival in Saratov. According to Tong Toan Thang, deputy director of the Vietnam Circus Federation, the performance by the two female artists was roundly applauded by the event’s Board of Jury for the harmony between music, costumes, and accessories, as well as their skillful performance techniques. The award helped to affirm the talent and strong position of Vietnamese circus art within the international arena, he said, adding that it will also serve as motivation for domestic circus artists as they continue to develop the art. Meanwhile, Khanh Huyen brought home bronze in the “Without Borders” International Circus Festival held in Sankt-Petersburg. Vietnamese artist Khanh Huyen receives bronze prize at the “Without Borders” International Circus Festival Thang noted that this is the first time that the Vietnamese artist ...

The movie is about Paloma, a transgender farm worker who wants a traditional wedding in a church with her boyfriend Zé. The local priest refuses her request. But Paloma fights for her dream. Directed by Marcelo Gomes in 2022, the movie also earned the Best Actress award for Kika Sena. Gomes is an award-winning film director, screenwriter and visual artist. His debut film, Cinema, Aspirins and Vultures was screened at Cannes in 2005. His feature film I Travel Because I Have to, I Come Back Because I Love You which he co-directed with Karim Aïnouz premiered at Venice in 2009. His historical biopic Joaquim was selected in 2017 for the Berlin International Film Festival. The Jury Award for Feature-Length Film went to Woman on the Roof produced by Poland and Sweden. It is directed by Anna Jadowska and inspired by the real-life story of an elderly woman committing a bank robbery. The jury presented an award for Vietnamese short film Pao’s...

The event which is designed to celebrate 55 year of ASEAN Day is expected to offer artists from ASEAN member states a platform to exchange experience and gain greater insights into the quintessence of traditional music within the ASEAN community. It will also contribute to enriching activities within the framework of the closing of the National Tourism Year – Quang Nam 2002 and attracting more domestic and international tourists to Quang Nam, as well as strengthening international integration moving into a new era. The Festival is also set to provide an opportunity for local artists to introduce the unique values ​​of traditional Vietnamese art to international friends. The post Hoi An to host ASEAN Music Festival 2022 appeared first on Vietexplorer.com . View more from VietExplorer: Vietnam’s northwest region enters pouring-water season Buoi Market in days nearing Tet holiday Special “parents” of students with visual impairments at Nguyen Dinh Chieu school Unique Thi C...