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The closing plenary of the UPU’s fourth Extraordinary Congress on Thursday (local time) in Saudi Arabia awarded him the prize. This is the first time a student from Ben Tre Province has won a prize in the global UPU contest. The first prize was won by a student from Kenya, while the second prize went to a student from Portugal. The competition this year saw the participation of students from 38 nations and territories. During the 52nd edition, participating children aged between nine and 15 were required to write a letter explaining the superpowers they would need to make roads safe for all children. In his letter, Duy portrays himself as a superhero named S-24/7 dedicated to protecting children around the world from traffic accidents. The panel of judges consisted of Agostina Massarini from the International Road Federation, Jon Cerezo Abeijon from the UN Economic Commission for Europe, and Annie Hammenrudh from the UN Department for Safety and Security. Dao Khuong Duy ...

The Vietnam Phở Festival 2023 organizing board, consisting of representatives from Tuoi Tre and Saigontourist Group’s chairman Pham Huy Binh, paid a visit to Mainichi, Tuoi Tre’s strategic partner, on the same day. The festival, set to happen at Yoyogi Park – Keyaki Namiki, Tokyo on Saturday and Sunday, aims to introduce Vietnamese cuisine, particularly pho, to the world and bring the taste of homeland pho to overseas Vietnamese. “Tuoi Tre and domestic businesses being able to hold an international event after the COVID-19 pandemic is truly admirable,” expressed Tanaka. “Mainichi hopes that Tuoi Tre will support us in resuming our promotional activities to contribute to fostering bilateral ties,” he added. Pham Huy Binh (R), chairman of Saigontourist Group, hands a picture of lotus to Yoshiro Tanaka, deputy editor-in-chief of Mainichi. Photo: Quang Dinh / Tuoi Tre For the past few years, Tuoi Tre has provided Mainichi with media support for various events organized in Vi...

The prolonged spell of rain leaves many parts of Hanoi flooded, causing traffic jams during rush hour. Rain on the morning of October 20 leaves many residents of the capital stranded in rush hour congestion. Heavy rain makes it a huge challenge for local people to commute to work. Long queues of traffic form at major roads in Hanoi such as the Hoang Minh Giam-Nguyen Chanh overpass. Many locals are forced to be late due to the severity of the traffic jam. Busy traffic can be seen on Tran Duy Hung street. A motorbike breaks down amid traffic congestion, the driver spends 20 minutes escaping from Lieu Giai street. A woman takes 30 minutes to travel from Thanh Cong street to Kim Ma street amid heavy traffic and chilly conditions. Traffic police brave the morning rain to try to ease traffic congestion. Residents of Hanoi are told to brace for rain and cold weather until October 21. The post Morning...

Co-organised by the Vietnam National Institute of Culture and Arts (VICAS) in co-ordination with Vietnam Design Group, the event will take place across three cities – Hanoi, Hue, and Ho Chi Minh City. According to the organising board, “Beyond Expectations” aims to promote creativity, innovation, and individualism. It focuses on ways to optimise the balance within creative thinking, such as ways of combining material components, both old and new values, as well as modern and ancient methods of composition, said organisers. The event also focuses on familiarity and discovery while minimising the negative impacts on resources and the environment, they said. Vietnam Design Week will honour a range of excellent products and designers in the fields of Communication design, Living design, Decor & Object design, Clothing design, and Public design. A series of activities will be held within the framework of the programme, including exhibitions, seminars, workshops, and a desi...

According to latest update provided on the beauty pageant’s official fan page, Thien An received nearly 635,000 votes on Instagram during the first round. The next round will see 10 leading contestants divided into two groups. The Vietnamese beauty was placed into Group 1 along with the likes of Miss Costa Rica, Miss Guatemala, Miss Indonesia, and Miss Mexico. Group 2 will feature Miss Colombia, Miss India, Miss Malaysia, Miss Paraguay, and Miss Thailand. Two winners from each group will be voted for via Instagram until October 13, and the winner of the sub-contest will then go straight into the top 20. Following the sub-contest, Thien An will compete in the national costume competition where she will wear a unique outfit designed by Tran Thanh Tam. Thien An, 22, of the Mekong Delta province of Long An was crowned Miss Grand Vietnam 2022 on October 1. Standing at 1.75m tall, she is currently a student of the Industrial University in Ho Chi Minh City. She weighs 60 kg and...

Meritorious Artist Nguyen Xuan Bac, Director of the Vietnam National Drama Theatre, said his theatre and the Korea Association of Performing Arts Producers (KAPAP) join hands to produce the play as an activity marking the Vietnamese theatre’s 70th anniversary and the 30th founding anniversary of the two countries’ diplomatic ties. The play, adapted from writer Duong Huong’s novel “Ben khong chong” (Quay of the spinsters), is scripted by Vu Thi Thu Phong and directed by Meritorious Artist Lam Tung of Vietnam and Kim Min-jeong of the RoK. The novel is about the persons in a typical Red River Delta village of Vietnam who have to struggle with backward customs and stereotypes from their clans and neighbours to move forwards. It used to be adapted into films for several times. Bac noted the cooperation in play production reflects not only the friendship but also cultural similarities between the two countries. The first shows of “Ben khong chong” will be staged in the RoK on November ...

If you’ve ever tucked into a steaming bowl of pho, you’ll understand why foodie travelers fall in love with Vietnamese cuisine, according to Skyscanner.  The food is renowned for being simply irresistible, such as fluffy bánh mì stuffed rolls and soft, fresh summer rolls filled with shrimp and mint leaves. In addition, travelers can purchase a perfect bowl of pho for less than £1 with a local beer. After visitors have raided the street food stalls of Hanoi, they can then take an hour-long domestic flight to the lesser-known food capital of Hoi An, a destination where Chinese, French, and Japanese influences combine to create a unique take on Vietnamese cuisine, the site noted. Alongside Vietnam, five other countries were also called into the list as great places “without worrying about blowing your budget”. Mexico topped the list as one of the best countries in the world for its delicious street food. Almost 60% of the Mexican population eats street food at least once...

At present there are several direct flight routes from major Indian cities to Vietnam, with a flight from New Delhi to Hanoi taking Indian tourists roughly five hours. Along with the convenient flight routes on offer, Indian tourists can enjoy a diverse range travel experiences when visiting Vietnam. “Hosting a myriad of beaches, forests, paddy farms, and historical monuments, Vietnam has made its way into the bucket lists of many travelers in the past few years,” the travel magazine wrote. The piece also recommended Vietnam due the array of cheap street food on offer for travelers. “The food here is incredibly inexpensive, and we recommend trying banh xeo, banh mi, pho, and cha ca at one of the many food stalls lined up on every street,” according to Travel + Leisure. Other global destinations to feature in the list include Singapore, Bhutan, Nepal, the United Arab Emirates, Malaysia, Oman, Thailand, Seychelles, and the Maldives. Diwali is the Indian...

In July, there were 968,490 international departures from Australia, a monthly increase of 87,630 from June. However, the figure represented a fall of 58.8% from that in July 2019 before the COVID-19 pandemic broke out, the bureau reported. New Zealand ranked first in the top 10 destinations for Australian tourists, with 96,180 arrivals, which was followed by Indonesia, the UK, the US, Fiji, India, Singapore, Thailand and Italy. After both Australia and Vietnam reopened their borders, the number of Australians travelling to Vietnam has risen considerably. Compared to June, the number of Australian arrivals in Vietnam in July rose by about 8,200, but fell by nearly 10,000 from the same month in 2019. ABS statistics showed that on the average, Australians spend 19 days for each trip abroad. The post Vietnam among top 10 most popular destinations for Australians appeared first on Vietexplorer.com . View more from VietExplorer: Saigon FC become world’s first football te...

With an overall score of 89.77 out of 100, Phu Quoc ultimately ranked sixth in the list, behind Phuket in Thailand, Langkawi in Malaysia, Koh Samui in Thailand, and Bali in Indonesia. The top position went to Boracay in the Philippines, whilst the other destinations to make the list include Sri Lanka, Palawan in the Philippines, the islands of Okinawa and Ryuku in Japan, and Phi Phi in Thailand. Phu Quoc is renowned for being the “pearl island” of Vietnam and is famous for its beaches with clear blue water such as Bai Sao and Bai Dai, as well as sightseeing spots including Duong Dong town and the fishing villages of Ham Ninh and Ganh Dau. The rankings were voted for by thousands of readers from across the globe who submitted their responses and ratings from their recent travel experiences to the world’s various countries, cities, islands, hotels, resorts, cruise lines, airlines, and airports. The post Phu Quoc voted among top 10 best islands in Asia appeared first on Vi...