VietExplorer2022

As the Hanoi Department of Tourism seeks new nightlife destinations to diversify the capital’s tourism offerings, the night tour to Quang Ba Flower Market is anticipated to be one of four exciting new nighttime experiences. The vibrant Quang Ba flower market at night. Photo: Duy Khanh/ The Hanoi Times Situated in Quang Ba Ward, Tay Ho District, Hanoi, Quang Ba Flower Market stands as one of the city’s oldest night flower markets. When Hanoi sleeps, the market comes alive, typically opening at midnight and operating until early morning. During major holidays like Vietnamese Tet , Valentine’s Day, and International Women’s Day, the market burgeons with activity, attracting a sizable influx of customers. Its visitors include not only flower traders but also local flower enthusiasts and tourists alike. The Quang Ba flower market offers a diverse range of flowers, from vibrant daisies and cherry blossoms to elegant roses, orchids, and sunflowers. These blooms are supplied...

On the morning of February 26, at the State Guest House of Vietnam, Vietnamese Deputy Foreign Minister Le Thi Thu Hang and State Secretary for Trade & Global Sustainability at the Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs Lina Gandlose Hansen co-chaired the second political consultation between the Vietnamese and Danish Ministries of Foreign Affairs to discuss bilateral cooperation as well as regional and international issues of mutual concern. Deputy Minister Le Thi Thu Hang assessed that Vietnam-Denmark relations have improved in many areas in recent years, particularly through increased delegation exchange activities and high-level contacts, as well as close cooperation and support at international and regional forums. Successful visits by senior leaders from both countries, most notably Danish Crown Prince Frederik (now King of Denmark) to Vietnam in 2022 and Vietnamese Vice President Vo Thi Anh Xuan to Denmark in 2023, have laid the groundwork for deepening the Comprehensive Partn...

After two working sessions at the Vietnamese Consulate in Frankfurt am Main, the Congress unanimously elected 21 members to the Executive Committee and seven to the Secretariat. In addition, through their presentations on foreign affairs, connecting Vietnamese and German intellectuals, the journeys of studying abroad and preserving Vietnamese cultural identity, the Vietnamese Student Association in Germany (SIVIDUC) is honored to represent the youth studying and working in Germany. Executive Committee of the Vietnamese Student Association in Germany for the 5th time, term 2023 – 2025(Photo: TD). In particular, SIVIDUC representatives discussed the changes in the study abroad path of Vietnamese youth, raising the idea of “international students” to describe the community of Vietnamese students in Germany to express their solidarity and affection instead of the common phrases like “students” or “vocational students”. This idea was highly appreciated by the officials at the...

The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) has released the results of the 2022 PISA Vietnam survey. These results were based on a survey of 6,068 students from 178 schools, representing approximately 939,500 15-year-old students in Vietnam, on their math, reading, and science skills. According to the findings, Vietnamese students achieved an average math score of 438 points, which is one of the highest scores among students from similar socio-economic backgrounds. About 13% of disadvantaged students in Vietnam scored high in math. Vietnamese students’ average scores in all three subjects ranked 34th out of 81 countries and territories, with math scores ranking 31st, science scores ranking 35th, and reading scores ranking 34th. These results place Vietnamese students second only to Singapore in the ASEAN region. When considering socio-economic conditions using the PISA index, Vietnamese students outperformed American students in math and ranked among the hig...

A photo exhibition called “A Mother’s Love” by Le Bich, a well-known photographer from Hanoi, will be held at the Vietnamese Women’s Museum in downtown Hanoi from March 1 to 15. The poster for the “A Mother’s Love” photo exhibition by artist Le Bich. The exhibition features 30 color and black-and-white photos that capture the loving moments between Vietnamese mothers and their children. These photos were taken by photographer Le Bich over a period of nearly 20 years. With his camera, the talented photographer traveled to various regions of Vietnam, from the mountainous areas in the north to the central provinces, engaging with people and capturing authentic and emotional images that portray the love of mothers. Whether they reside in remote mountain villages or plains and coastal areas, whether they are women from ethnic minority backgrounds or urban dwellers, whether they are working hard or taking a moment of leisure, the Vietnamese mothers in Le Bich’s photographs a...

Modest investment The cultural and creative industries are some of the fastest-growing industries in the world and are expected to contribute up to 10% of global GDP by 2030. Many countries recognize the increasingly important role of creative culture in the post-industrial economy, driving sustainable development. In Vietnam, the Party and State have implemented guidelines, policies, and laws to develop culture and cultural industries. In a resolution adopted in 2014, the Party Central Committee emphasized the need to build a healthy cultural market, promote the development of cultural industries, and strengthen the dissemination of Vietnamese culture. The 13th National Party Congress in 2021 also identified the urgent task of developing cultural industries and cultural services by leveraging the soft power of Vietnamese culture. In September 2016, the Government approved a national strategy for developing Vietnamese cultural industries until 2020, with a vision towards 2030. Fiv...

Based on the National Center for Hydrometeorological Forecasting, the weather in the Northeast, some places in the Northwest, and North Central regions have been influenced by increased cold air. Inland areas of the Northeast have strong wind levels of 2-3, while coastal areas have wind levels of 3. Due to the increasing influence of cold air, the northeastern region will continue to experience extremely cold weather in the coming days. The lowest temperatures in the Midlands and the Northern Delta are commonly between 11-13 degrees, and in the Northern mountainous areas, temperatures range from 8-11 degrees. At the same time, the northeast sea will continue to have strong winds at level 6 and gusts at levels 7-8, creating strong sea waves. The weather in the Northern and North Central regions will have scattered light rain, showers, and thunderstorms in some places. During thunderstorms, there is a possibility of tornadoes, lightning, hail, and strong winds. Weather Forecast fo...

Passengers at check-in counters in Noi Bai International Airport. Photo: VNA On February 15, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh issued Directive No. 06/CT-TTg, instructing the Ministry of Public Security to consider waiving visas for more countries based on the new situation and Vietnam’s relations with those countries. Vietnam already waives visas for travelers from 25 countries, including 13 entitled to unilateral exemption. These countries are Germany, France, Italy, Spain, the UK, Russia, Japan, the Republic of Korea, Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Finland, and Belarus. Since mid-August 2023, the country has been issuing e-visas to all foreign arrivals and extending the temporary residence period from 30 to 90 days, with unlimited entries and exits, according to Viet Nam News. The temporary residence period for foreigners entering the country under unilateral visa exemption has been increased to 45 days. Hoang Nhan Chinh, the head of the Secretariat of the Tourism Advisory B...

Strategic partnership Husky Technologies is a global leader in injection molding technologies, solutions, and services. We are dedicated to providing the best production solutions and have established collaborations with renowned brands and producers across the world. In 1993, recognizing the potential for growth, we entered the Vietnamese market. Vietnam, with its stable political environment, young and growing population, and strategic geographical location, presented an ideal opportunity for development. The country’s industries have also experienced consistent growth rates over the years. Emile Haddad, Sales General Manager – Rigid Packaging SEA at Husky Technologies Husky has established itself as a trusted supplier of equipment to numerous Vietnamese businesses, including leading brands. Currently, there are over 110 Husky injection molding systems operating throughout Vietnam, producing approximately 7 billion parts per year, including preforms, closures, lids, a...

The Vietnamese Embassy in Italy and Malta held activities in Malta’s capital of Valetta from February 21-23 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Vietnam-Malta diplomatic ties (January 14), VNA reported Sunday. President of Malta George Vella received the Vietnamese Ambassador to Italy and Malta Duong Hai Hung at San Anton Palace. Photo: VNA Receiving the Vietnamese ambassador to Italy and Malta Duong Hai Hung at San Anton Palace, President of Malta George Vella expressed his delight at and support for the coordination between the Vietnamese embassy and Malta’s partners to organize activities marking the 50th anniversary of the two countries’ ties, thereby helping consolidate friendship and political trust and strengthen economic and cultural relations and people-to-people exchange between Vietnam and Malta . Ambassador Hung said that the activities aim to consolidate traditional friendship between the two countries as well as develop potential cooperation opportunities in ...

The quarter-finals of the AFC Asian Cup have been set, with South Korea set to face Australia and Uzbekistan set to play hosts and holders Qatar. The hero for South Korea in their Round of 16 clash against Saudi Arabia was second-choice goalkeeper Jo Hyeon-woo, who saved two penalties in the shootout. South Korea, led by coach Jurgen Klinsmann, are looking to end a 64-year title drought in the Asian Cup. Saudi coach Roberto Mancini disappeared down the tunnel before the final penalty was taken, a move he later apologized for. South Korea’s midfielder Hwang Hee-chan scored the decisive penalty to secure the win for his team. Klinsmann praised his players’ spirit and heart, and said that the win has given the team a boost of energy. The quarter-finals also see Uzbekistan taking on Qatar, with Uzbek coach Srecko Katanec confident that his depleted side can surprise the hosts. South Korea’s midfielder #11 Hwang Hee-chan applauds the fans at the end of the Qatar 2023 AFC...

“Ao Dai 100” is an initiative to showcase Ao Dai in 100 famous locations worldwide, in order to promote the beauty of Vietnamese traditional clothing. This concept was first conceived by 41-year-old Hoang Thanh Tung and his wife, Quynh Nguyen, in May 2018. Tung shared that six years ago, there was a controversy surrounding Ao Dai in some foreign fashion shows, which caught his attention. It was then that he came up with the idea of using photography to introduce the world to the beauty of Ao Dai. By February 2020, the couple had visited 12 countries and captured 28 photoshoots at various destinations. However, the project had to be put on hold due to the Covid-19 pandemic and resumed in 2023. “Initially, it was just an album of photos from our travels. It wasn’t until the 5th or 6th photoshoot that my wife and I decided to take the project seriously, in order to share our love for Vietnamese Ao Dai with the world,” said Tung. “There are some regrets as I have yet to visit all th...

A total of 30 districts in Hanoi held ceremonies on February 26 as part of efforts to see off around 3,700 youngsters who have voluntarily registered to perform military and public security service this year. All young people joining the army this year must meet relevant health and education level requirements. Military service is compulsory for Vietnamese men from 18 to 25 years of age, although it is extended to 27 for those who apply for a delay to pursue higher education degrees. A ceremony is held in Dong Da district on February 26 to see tens of thousands of young people off for military service in the first handover batch. Thousands of young people across the nation are excited and proud to join the army and hope to contribute to protecting the fatherland on this occasion. A mother bursts into tears as her son joins the army for the first time. The post Youngsters enlist in the...

Dong A University, based in Da Nang, has partnered with prestigious Korean institutions in the Republic of Korea (RoK), namely Gyeongsan Institute of Science and Technology, Jeju National University, Daegu Catholic University, and Da Nang Software Entrepreneurs’ Club (DSEC) to develop expertise in the fields of semiconductor, robotics, and information and communication technology (ICT), according to a report by VNA. At the signing ceremony. Photo: Dong A University Under a cooperation agreement signed in Da Nang on February 23, they will collaborate to train highly-skilled professionals and seek jobs for them in the RoK’s Gyeongsangbuk province, ensuring that qualified graduates have access to promising employment opportunities. Mutual support in R&D activities will be facilitated, including national and non-R&D projects fostering deeper collaboration between RoK and Vietnam . They will also organize business forums and networking activities focusing on the tar...

Speaking at the event, Aleksandr Sergeevich Chernikov, Dean of the Faculty of International Education Programme, emphasized the longstanding friendship and mutual support between Russia and Vietnam. He highlighted the academic achievements of Vietnamese students, who have received numerous awards in mathematics, physics, and other subjects. Moreover, he stated that the cultural exchange program provides an opportunity for Russians to gain insights into Vietnamese culture, the country, and its people. Vuong Dac Thang, Vietnamese Defence Attache in Russia, praised the global reputation of Bauman University and the significant roles that many Vietnamese alumni have assumed in research agencies and the government of Vietnam. He expressed gratitude to the university for its continuous support and attention to Vietnamese students’ academic and social activities. The event featured a diverse range of activities that immersed participants in Vietnamese culture. This included a photo exhibi...

  President Thuong listens to ethnic people introduce their unique cultural activities. This year’s festival sees the participation of about 300 people from 28 ethnic communities in 16 provinces and cities across the country. Upon addressing the event, the Vietnamese State leader emphasized that through a history of thousands of years of  national construction and protection, 54 ethnic groups have created unique and rich cultural values that have made significant contributions to further enhancing the country’s position and reputation within the international arena. Thuong affirms that the Party and State always pay special attention to building great national unity. President Thuong joins the Xoe dance with the ethnic people. The Vietnamese President and village elders come together to plant seeds President Thuong presents gifts to representatives of participating ethnic groups. The post President joins ethnic sprin...