Saturday , November 23 2024

Life & Love

Vietnam tourism struggles without Chinese, Japanese tourists

With major feeder markets like China and Japan still imposing strict entry restrictions, the number of foreign tourists visiting Vietnam has remained relatively low. Therefore, the tourism industry is seeking different ways to attract more foreigners into the country, deputy tourism ministry Doan Van Viet said at a government meeting …

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Hue downtown hotels fully booked for holiday weekend

Mid-priced and luxury hotels in downtown Hue are nearly full for the three-day Hung Kings holiday weekend. This year the commemoration of the Hung Kings, the nation’s mythical founders, falls on Sunday (April 10), meaning people get three days off. The VnExpress Marathon Hue, a major sport and tourism event …

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House in central region covered by greenery

A house in central Nha Trang Town overflows with vegetation, erasing the boundaries between home and habitat. The 420-square-meter house, located by a river, is home to a middle-aged couple who sought a comfortable and relaxing space. The tropical styled home has three floors. The couple planted trees inside and …

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Vietnamese-American singer wins Grammy Award

Vietnamese-American singer wins Grammy Award

Sangeeta Kaur, an American singer of Vietnamese origin, won Best Classical Solo Vocal Album at the 2022 Grammys. Sangeeta Kau received the award for her performance on the album ‘Mythologies’ composed by Danae Vlasse, featuring Kaur and Israeli vocalist Hilla Plitmann. The two surpassed many nominees in the operatic acts …

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Lighting up the future of schoolgirls in Vietnam

A support program by Room to Read has helped change the lives of girls from under-resourced communities in Vietnam by providing resources for quality education. Dinh Thi Kim Thuy, a girl who used to study with an oil lamp, can now stand on the stage and give fluent presentations in …

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Hanoi nude exhibition highlights feminine beauty

An exhibition of 48 nude paintings, focusing on the beauty of women belonging to various places from the countryside to modern cities, has opened in Hanoi. “We hope our artworks provide new and fresh perspectives to the public,” said Minh Pho, one of the 10 artists with works displayed at …

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