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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 ...

The biennial national and international cultural-tourism event, to be organised by the provincial administration, aims to honour horticulture in Da Lat, promote tourism and trade, and call for greater investment in the locality. The 2022 festival is scheduled to start on November 1 and will last through to December 31, with numerous activities to take place across Da Lat – a resort city dubbed Little Paris in Vietnam. Highlights of the occasion include art flower spaces, music programmes, fashion shows, and a hot air balloon festival.  Most notably, the grand final of the Miss Earth Vietnam 2022 pageant is set to take place in Da Lat on December 30. Art flower spaces will open until January 31, 2023, or the 10th day of the first month of the lunar calendar to serve locals and tourists keen to celebrate the Lunar New Year, known locally as Tet. There will also be a fireworks show on the eve of the New Year 2023. The post Da Lat Flower Festival 2022 to last for two ...

A salt field covering 230ha in Bach Long commune is widely considered the largest salt-making area in the northern region, that churns out tens of thousands tonnes of salt each year. Farmers begin their daily routine at 5 a.m. everyday. Making salt is a long and difficult process that requires great effort from workers, as well as favourable weather conditions, Sea water is first pumped into the large fields and then exposed to the sun until the water completely evaporates in the sunshine. The more sunlight the fields get, then the faster the process becomes. Despite harsh weather conditions, salt makers still work very hard because they understand that it creates the main source of their income.  Most workers in the fields are middle-age women. To protect themselves from the challenging conditions, they all don long-sleeve coats, gloves, facemasks, and conical hats. Farmers are busy from the early morning until la...

Trial paragliding tours will run from October 12 to November 1 and will be operated by Fly High Vietnam Company in collaboration with the Ho Chi Minh City Paragliding Federation. According to Nguyen Tien Hai, deputy director of the Department of Culture, Sports, and Tourism of Lam Dong Province, after the trial, paragliding tours will be introduced as a brand-new travel service at the Da Lat Flower Festival in 2022 as part of the efforts to boost regional tourism. Staff set up for a paragliding trial at Lam Vien Square, Da Lat City, Lam Dong Province, Vietnam, October 12, 2022. Photo: M.V. / Tuoi Tre The Lam Dong Province Department of Culture, Sports, and Tourism is still awaiting the completion of the licensing process. The tour operators have not yet made any announcements on operating capacity or costs. Ngo Anh Tuan, director of Dalat Discovery Travel and a tour distributor who took part in a test flight, claimed the journey around Xuan Huong Lake was smooth and tr...

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....