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The villa compound is located in the midst of a pine forest at the heart of the Tuyen Lam Lake tourist area, offering a picturesque location with mountains in the backdrop and a captivating view of the scenic lake.  The construction of the 15 villas began along a winding road in the tourist zone as part of a project that was approved over 15 years ago. An abandoned villa is situated amid a pine forest at the heart of the Tuyen Lam Lake tourist area in Da Lat City, Lam Dong Province, Vietnam, October 2023. Photo: M.V. / Tuoi Tre The construction project was started by HaCo JSC in 2007, but has been left unfinished for several years, according to the lake’s management board. The authorities have yet to determine the reason behind the halt in construction. An abandoned villa is situated amid a pine forest at the heart of the Tuyen Lam Lake tourist area in Da Lat City, Lam Dong Province, Vietnam, October 2023. Photo: M.V. / Tuoi Tre During a visit to the v...

An exhibition of nearly 50 artworks with a wildlife theme by comic artist Jeet Zdung is currently being showcased until November 20 at the Live Platform in Hue City, located in the central province of Vietnam. The organizer states that contemporary wildlife art has gradually lost its inclusivity and has succumbed to human narratives, as evidenced by the works of popular artists such as Damien Hirst and Kohei Nawa. Conversely, through various discussions on creativity in wildlife art, the bond between artists, scientists, and wildlife conservationists has grown stronger over time. This exhibition tells the story of artist Jeet Zdung and wildlife conservationist Trang Nguyen, as they collaborated in Cat Tien National Park and Yok Don National Park under the organization Free The Bears to create two comic books titled “Saving Sorya: Chang and the Sun Bear” and “Saving H’non: Chang and the Elephant.” Wildlife art not only reproduces the diverse forms and appearances of the natural world...

The Hanoi Art Connecting is happening at the Hanoi Architectural University from October 18 to 24. Vietnamese artist Vu Tuan Dat will be participating in Hanoi Art Connecting 2023. Hanoi Art Connecting (HAC) is now in its sixth edition, showcasing various artistic activities such as painting workshops, printmaking, sculpture, installation, and more. This year, the event brings together 80 international artists from 30 countries and 70 artists from Vietnam. Hanoi Art Connecting is an annual event held in Vietnam and other Asian countries. It was initiated by artist Trinh Tuan and Asia Art Link, an artist community in Asia. The event has attracted artists from the ASEAN region, Asia, Europe, and America. This year’s event features renowned artists like Le Huy Tiep, Phan Cam Thuong, Vu Dinh Tuan, Cong Kim Hoa, Trinh Minh Tien (Vietnam), Kamol Tassananchalee (Thailand), Fil Dela Cruz (Philippines), Edi Sunaryo (Indonesia), Carolyn Muskat, Don McKinney (USA), as well as professors and l...

These exclusive images are currently on display at the “Sword Lake: East-West Intersection” exhibition at the Hoan Kiem Lake Cultural Information Center until October 31. Over 100 documents, materials, photographs, design drawings, and planning maps offer a comprehensive view of Hanoi’s transformation from the early 19th century to the mid-20th century. The documentary photos capture the landscape and daily life of Hanoi, evoking nostalgic memories of the past days at Hoan Kiem or Sword Lake. Sword Lake , which is the remaining part of the ancient Nhi Ha River, is a renowned landmark of the capital. It is surrounded by Hang Khay – Le Thai To – Dinh Tien Hoang streets. Thanks to its prime location, this area served as a significant intersection connecting the architectural and cultural aspects of the East and the West. By the end of the 19th century, iconic French-style buildings such as the Post Office, City Hall, Embassy, Indochina Bank, and others were constructed. These majesti...

The capital city of Hanoi pledges to provide utmost support for the southern city of Can Tho in tourism development to boost local socio-economic growth, Vice Chairman of the Hanoi People’s Committee Nguyen Manh Quyen said on October 20. Officials of the Hanoi and Can Tho departments of Culture, Sports and Tourism signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to develop tourism activities. Photo: The Hanoi Times Hanoi and Can Tho have long worked together in tourism development, and the two major cities have their specific tourism products with prominent features, Quyen told a conference that was held to boost Can Tho’s tourism in Hanoi. The Hanoi official said that the two cities need to connect their value chains to make the products more attractive to visitors. “Hanoi pledges to strengthen its tie with Can Tho in tourism development to boost the socio-economic development of the two cities and the country,” Quyen said. Vice Chairman of the Can Tho People’s Committee ...

Different stakeholders have shared many effective public library models in an effort to promote reading culture in Hanoi.  Towards a “learning society” Hanoi Library- a farmiliar for children and booklovers in Hanoi. Photo courtesy of the library It’s the main focus at the seminar entitled “Sharing the experience in building and developing the public library system in Hanoi” held recently which is aimed to build up a “learning society”, which is in line with Hanoi’s cultural industry strategy. “In the coming time, Hanoi will strengthen its public library system, support librarians, and honor those who contributed to encouraging and developing the reading movement in the community in particular and the library sector in general,” Tran Thi Van Anh, Deputy Director of the Hanoi Department of Culture and Sports, said at the event. Hanoi is now home to Hanoi Library, 29 district libraries, 54 commune libraries, and more than 1,000 mini libraries and reading-room cityw...

The outfit wins first prize in the national costume design contest during Miss Grand Vietnam 2022 held in September. Thien An, 22, from Long An province was crowned Miss Grand Vietnam 2022 on October 1 and departed for the global beauty pageant three days later. The Vietnamese beauty impresses both judges and audiences in the national costume segment, wearing an outfit weighing 14 kg designed by Tran Thanh Tam. The Facebook page sees organisers of Miss Grand International 2022 open the voting for Best National Costume. The winner of the sub-contest will make it through to the Top 20 finalists of the pageant and it will be part of the grand finale to be held on October 25. Let’s admire some of the unique traditional costumes worn by the contestants at Miss Grand International 2022. Photographed is the national costume of Mexico. Miss Grand Cambodia competes in the national costume segment. Miss Grand Honduras in the sub-contest ...

Hanoi and Athens, the two capital cities of Vietnam and Greece, will bolster the relations in cultural and economic fields, officials said on October 20. Vice Secretary of the Hanoi Communist Party Committee Nguyen Van Phong (left) meets the Ambassador of Vietnam in Greece, Le Hong Truong, in Athens. Photo: The Hanoi Times According to the representative of Athens authorities, Greece has a long history with a wide range of historical and cultural heritages that are recognized as the world’s tangible and intangible heritages by UNESCO. The country’s capital city of Athens was founded more than 3,400 years and it is one of the world’s most ancient cities. It is considered the European Capital of Culture. Tens of millions of tourists come to Athens every year, driving the city’s socio-economic growth. The authorities of Athens have focused on the preservation and promotion of world heritages to boost local tourism and socio-economic development. Communication has been t...

VUFO President receives newly arrived Norwegian Ambassador to Vietnam. (Photo: Thu Ha) VUFO President Nguyen Phuong Nga congratulated Ambassador Hilde Solbakken on beginning her working term in Vietnam. Nguyen Phuong Nga stated her belief that the Norwegian ambassador would make a positive contribution to the friendship between Vietnam and Norway. Ambassador Nguyen Phuong Nga introduced VUFO’s role and tasks in building and strengthening the friendship between the Vietnamese and other peoples in the world, particularly the Norwegians. Delegates at the event. (Photo: Thu Ha) Congratulating Vietnam on being elected to the United Nations Human Rights Council, and congratulating VUFO for its accomplishments, the Norwegian Ambassador expressed her impression of Vietnam’s achievements in improving the quality of people’s lives in recent years, ensuring that its people live and work in a safe and stable environment. Ambassador Solbakken hoped that in the coming time, ...

In Malaysia, it is also the most common cancer nationwide. In conjunction with the theme of this year’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Living Beyond Breast Cancer, Malaysia is set to reinforce its prowess as a Cancer Care Centre of Excellence in the region. Since its first cancer treatment center opened its doors in 1981, Malaysia has achieved international recognition for its quality of care. Recently, the country was proclaimed second in the care and delivery of cancer treatment in the Asia Pacific and the third-most prepared country overall by the Economist Intelligence Unit. Time is of the essence when it comes to cancer treatments. This is an especially important consideration for healthcare travelers. The good news is that the healthcare establishments in Malaysia are committed to providing seamless and efficient oncology care. “Our Breast Care Centre, which is a one-stop center for screening, diagnosis, and treatment, is able to provide the diagnosis within 48 hours....