VietExplorer2022

Accommodations that guarantee a beautiful view of the thick, white clouds floating in the sky are the perfect choice for visitors who do not want to move around too much, but still want to enjoy cloud–hunting in a more convenient and relaxed way. If you prefer to stay inside and see the clouds from your window, a hotel, resort, or homestay that is located near the cloud–hunting spot will satisfy your need. Below are the 3 best choices of accommodations to relax and have the most wonderful cloud–hunting experience. Topas Ecolodge Photo: Zing Address: Thanh Kim, Sapa, Lao Cai Price: From VND 16 million (US$670.85)/ night This eco-resort is located on a conical-shaped hilltop of Muong Hoa valley, about 18 km from Sapa. The place consists of small wooden cottages built separately with modern equipment and amenities. Even though the resort is far from the center of Sapa town, it still draws many domestic and global travelers coming here. The price is quite high because ...

The Can Tho-born beauty made the Top 22 of Miss Vietnam 2020 and finished as runner-up of Miss World Vietnam 2022. She represented Vietnam at Miss Intercontinental 2022 and become the first Vietnamese beauty named the winner of the contest in its grand finale held in Egypt on October 14. Ngoc will be accompanied by other celebrities in different fields such as the arts, journalism, television, and fashion to form the judging panel of Miss Vietnam 2022. Le Xuan Son, editor-in-chief of Tien Phong (Vanguard) Newspaper, will be head of the judging panel. The other jury members include poet Tran Huu Viet, MC & actor Xuan Bac, fashion designer Le Thanh Hoa, Miss Vietnam 2008 runner-up Nguyen Thuy Van, and Miss Vietnam 2018 Tran Tieu Vy. The preliminary rounds in the southern and northern region are scheduled to take place in Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi on October 22 and October 23, respectively. Miss Vietnam initiated and organised by Tien Phong (Vanguard) Newspaper and Sen...

The EC delegation highly values Vietnam’s efforts to engage the entire political system in drastic and methodological measures to combat IUU fishing. Photo: VIR From October 20 to 28, a delegation from the EC visited Vietnam to check measures against illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing. At a meeting with Deputy Prime Minister Le Van Thanh in Hanoi on October 28, Cesari stressed that fighting IUU fishing is an increasing priority in the EU’s agenda, and that the bloc views this as a top priority in its and each of its members’ cooperation with partner countries, VietnamPlus reported. The EC delegation highly values Vietnam’s efforts to engage the entire political system in drastic and methodological measures to combat IUU fishing, he said, noting that through random examination of coastal localities, the delegation has seen considerable progress and improvements in anti-IUU fishing actions, including boosting information transparency and improving capacity...

Halloween is one of the biggest festivals in Western countries, with the full name All Hallows’ Eve. I t is celebrated annually on October 31, before the Christian feast of All Saints, which marks the end of the harvest and the beginning of the cold winter. This festival originated with the Celts who lived more than 2000 years ago in the territories that are now part of Great Britain, Ireland, and northern France. The Celts believed that on Halloween night, the veil between the worlds of the living and the dead become thin, and the spirits could return to the Earth, which is also the origin of popular practices such as lighting fire and dressing up in spooky costumes during this day. The United States Photo: Getty Images In the United States, Halloween is one of the best and biggest events that are celebrated by people of all ages. This is also the time for people to dress up in their favorite characters and show their extraordinary styles, from ghosts, spirits, and...

After months of social distancing and restrictions, Vietnamese and expats across the country have taken to the roads to experience a new and exciting Vietnam. But the new Vietnam is more than just a place to see, it has become a place to experience. Have you ever heard of “running tourism”? Probably not! However, the running and triathlon community in Vietnam has seen an unbelievable explosion in events and participants in different towns and cities. Ticket sales are at an all-time high and residents of Vietnam are traveling the country to fill the starting lines of running events, trail running events, duathlons, and triathlons in some of the most inspiring locations. You too should give it a go and explore something unique. Expats’ holidays in Vietnam are no longer days spent sitting in a bus looking out the window and stopping at a few pagodas, or endless days hanging out at bars. Modern holidays are full of memory making experiences, and the latest unforgettable in Vietn...

This article from OctaFX security experts explores the nature of account takeover attacks and advises on how to protect yourself from them. Recent research by Digital Shadows showed that more than 24 billion exposed credential pairings are available for sale online. That is a 65 percent increase from 2020, probably due to more sophisticated malware and social engineering, as well as improved credential sharing. With passwords such as ‘123456’ still accounting for more than one hundred million exposed cases, account takeovers are bound to continue. However, there are ways to avoid them, which we will cover later in the article. First, let’s consider whether account takeover (ATO) is something that everyone really has to worry about. Account takeover: how it happens The ATO attacks are somewhat similar to burglary. Fraudsters or hackers either crack your password using special software- just as burglars do to open the doors of a building – or get it from you through social engi...

Many streets are left submerged under 50-centimetre high floodwater on October 27. Cach Mang Thang Tam street is one of the main roads deeply inundated. Commuters are forced to push their motorbikes slowly as they travel along flooded roads, with disruption causing them to be late for work and school. High floodwater leads to traffic chaos on many streets across the southern city. Many travel on other roads to avoid the high floodwater, although they face traffic jams, causing plenty of difficulties on their way to home. A small alley is submerged in floodwater. The daily lives of local residents turn upside down due to heavy rains and high tides. Tidal water peaks daily from 5 a.m. to 7 a.m. and from 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. Water levels are predicted to reach 2.2 or 2.25 metres over the next three days, a level which may worsen the already serious inundation recorded throughout the city. The post High tides...