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Books by many past winners at writing contests launched by organisations such as the HCM City Writers' Association, Trẻ (Youth) Publishing House and Kim Đồng Publishing House have been reprinted and are popular with readers. Photo courtesy of Việt Nam Writers’ Association HCM CITY— Labourers and their lives will be featured in a writing contest that was launched this week by the Việt Nam Writers’ Association in co-operation with the Lao Động (The Labour) newspaper. Vietnamese at home and abroad are encouraged to participate the event called Cuộc Thi Sáng Tác Văn Học Về Người Lao Động (Writting Contest Featuring Labourers) as part of an effort to discover and support young writers. The contest aims to highlight farmers and workers as well as the activities of social affairs programmes on new-style rural areas and their effects on local people. The organisers welcome works on economic, social and economic achievements of remote provinces. Images of the culture and lifestyle …

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Located in the south of Quang Binh Province, adjacent to Quang Tri Province, Dong Chau - Khe Nuoc Trong Nature Reserve in Le Thuy District has a tropical forest ecosystem at an altitude of nearly 700m above sea level. In addition to the lush natural forests, many waterfalls and streams amidst the old forests promise to be attractive destinations for visitors, such as Toc Tien Waterfall and Duong Cam Stream. The beauty of Toc Tien Waterfall amidst a primeval old forest. Dong Chau – Khe Nuoc Trong has rich flora and fauna, including many rare species listed in the Red Book of Vietnam and the world. It has been identified by the International Union for Conservation of Nature as a key biodiversity area connecting Vietnam and Laos. Old ferns grow on the banks of the streams. In the Nature Reserve, systems of lowland evergreen forest and subtropical moist evergreen closed forest are relatively intact. The clear and cool springs …

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Unusual works in the capital city not only bring earnings to industrious workers but also portray a special part of Hanoi. Writer Do Phan once commented, “People say that Hanoi is a land of hundreds of occupations, but in fact, that's just a convention. If calculated according to the history of thousands of years, then a hundred occupations’ is not enough, the right number but much higher.” A mechanical repair shop in Hanoi in the 2000s. File Photo Indeed, Hanoi is the place where many odd jobs have been practiced, from ancient times to the present. There are trades that have existed for hundreds of years while many others have completely disappeared. These trivial jobs in Hanoi are only seasonal, but necessary and can help people to earn daily living. In the difficult time of the wars and the centrally planned economy in the last century, unusual services were offered in Hanoi as people tried to earn from trivial things, such as making paper …

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Scagliotti and her husband, who is President of the Italy - Vietnam Chamber of Commerce, travelled a long distance from Italy to Switzerland to meet President Phuc. The Vietnamese government leader highly valued positive contribution of the Honorary Consul and the Vietnamese Honorary Consular Office in Turin to Vietnam - Italy relations over the years, and praised Scagliotti for conducting research activities and publishing works on Vietnam. The Vietnamese Honorary Consular Office and the Center for Vietnamese Studies in Turin have become bridges for Italian and European readers and friends to understand more about traditional values, culture and history, and people of Vietnam, President Phuc said. Scagliotti said she have loved Vietnam since she was a student. Scagliotti operated actively in the antiwar movement to oppose the U.S. invasion of Vietnam in the early 1970s. The Honorary Consul said she always considers President Ho Chi Minh as a shining example of patriotism, who …

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At the ceremony to launch a book on history of Vietnam's oil and gas industry. (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) - The Vietnam Oil and Gas Group (PetroVietnam) organised a series of activities on November 24-25 to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the traditional day of the oil and gas industry (November 27, 1961 - November 27, 2021). An online ceremony to welcome the first flow of oil extracted from BK-18A and BK-19 oil rigs was held by Vietnam-Russia oil and gas joint venture Vietsovpetro on November 24. Other activities include a ceremony to celebrate the completion of production target ahead of schedule, and ceremonies to receive the certificate of the top 500 most profitable enterprises in Vietnam in 2021, announce the PetroVietnam brand name, launch a book on history of Vietnam's oil and gas industry, and a handbook on PetroVietnam culture. Previously, Vietsovpetro officially exploited the first flow of oil extracted from BK-18A oil rigs on November 10 and from BK-19 oil …

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Melaleuca forest at Tan Lap Floating Village is seen from above. — VNA/VNS Photo Minh Hưng The Đồng Tháp Mười (Plain of Reeds) region in the Mekong Delta is just hitting the peak of flooding season, a time for the southern province of Long An to show off the charming natural beauty of its vast wetland areas. Like many other regions in the country, the COVID-19 pandemic has all but wiped out tourism in the region, but it is now mobilising a wide-scale plan to recover. Coronavirus aside, the province faces another threat. With its large swathes of low lying wetland, it is at particular risk from climate change, with a study from Cần Thơ University estimating that if sea levels rose by just one metre almost half the province would be underwater. Long An needs tourism but it also needs to be eco-conscious. It is with this in mind that it wants to pivot to green tourism with a focus on the eco-friendly “smoke-free” industry, putting its diverse waterways, wetlands and attractive …

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RUSTIC CLASSIC: Cabbage rolls made according to age-old tradition. Photos courtesy of Slavic Tea House It goes without saying that the Vietnamese capital is hardly noted as being a hotbed of Eastern European culture. But all that may be slowly changing with the opening of The Slavic Tea House in Hà Nội’s Tây Hồ District. This new restaurant was not, as one might imagine, opened by Muscovite pining for home-cooked delights, but a long-term expat from Melbourne, Australia. Ali Waugh has lived in the city for 15 years, mostly working at the Hà Nội International School in varying roles, including careers counsellor, teacher and marketer. But she has long had a sideline as a businesswoman, initially with Emporium, a fashion and homeware boutique; then with the Eastern and Oriental Tea House and Coffee Parlour (famed for its astounding array of cakes); and most recently the Slavic Tea House itself, which has barely been open five months. Waugh is energetic, friendly …

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A corner of the complex in theTrần Mai Ninh Secondary School. VNA Photos Khiếu Tư By Nguyễn Bình Newly built replicas of relic sites and landscapes at the Trần Mai Ninh Secondary School are making history and geography classes more vivid for junior students in the central province of Thanh Hoá. Autumn sunlight is spread out over the replica complex in the schoolyard inspiring students to learn a new subject -- location education. Some of the 15 replicas such as the Hồ Dynasty Citadel, the Hàm Rồng Bridge, Ba Đình Square and others are set in a 2,000 square metre yard in the school. The complex was completed two months ago to meet the demands of teaching the new subject for the 2021-22 school year. CARBON COPY: A replica of the citadel of the Hồ Dynasty (1400-1407). The citadel was recognised as a World Culture Heritage site by UNESCO in 2011. The complex was built during the summer vacation with a view to serving Grade 6 students under the Ministry of Training and …

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Many South Korean travel agencies expressed their desire to bring visitors from their country to Da Nang and Quang Nam at the end of this year after the two Vietnamese localities announced a plan to welcome back international tourists, given the approval by the Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism. On Monday, authorities in Quang Binh, Thua Thien-Hue, Da Nang, and Quang Nam held a joint webinar to promote tourism aimed at the South Korean market. Nam Dukhyun, representative of CH Commons Company, said that South Korean tourists have had a change in demand and spending behaviors. A recent survey on travel options showed that a tour package of one to four days is preferred by up to 66 percent of South Koreans. Some 53 percent of South Korean tourists are fond of leisure travel, while 43 percent enjoy visiting family and friends, and 22 percent choose outdoor sports. Tourist attractions that embrace a closed tourism model without outside contact and are close to nature will …

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US automaker Ford on Wednesday launched next-generation Ranger, the smartest, most versatile and most capable Ranger ever, the company said. Ford said that using years of Ford truck expertise and deep understanding of customers, the company collaborated with customers around the globe to create a vehicle and ownership experience that next-gen Ranger owners can rely on for their businesses, family lives and adventures. Customer input was key to developing the next-generation Ranger’s rugged new look, Ford said, confirming that it conducted more than 5,000 interviews and dozens of customer workshops to understand how customers used their pickups and what they wanted and expected in the new Ranger. The next-generation Ranger is bold and confident, with a purposeful exterior that shares Ford’s global truck design DNA. For the first time, Ford Ranger offers matrix LED headlights. At the back, the taillights are designed in harmony with the signature graphics on the front. Inside, …

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