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The German travel news site reisereporter.de has listed Vietnam among the ten most charming destinations for German holiday-makers to explore and escape the upcoming winter in Europe. According to a recent article posted on the site, Vietnam is one of the 10 most beautiful destinations that tourists should consider when planning a faraway trip for themselves and their families. Ha Long Bay The author considered Vietnam a country of cultural treasures and spectacular scenery, adding that it has over 3,000 km of coastline with diverse and rich nature. Coming to Vietnam, visitors can immerse themselves in the vibrant life of the capital of Hanoi or the southern hub of Ho Chi Minh City. In addition, Hoi An, the capital of lanterns in Vietnam, is also definitely worth a visit. The article advised visitors to begin their journey with trips through endless green paddy fields or national rainforest parks. Those who want to go to the beach were recommended to come to Nha … [Read more...] about Vietnam among 10 best destinations for Germans to escape winter: news site

Pepper being cleaned by workers of Loc Quang Cooperative in Binh Phuoc Province. — VNA/VNS Photo There are great business opportunities for Vietnamese pepper exporters in the United Kingdom - a lucrative market with high demand for pepper imports. According to industry experts, local pepper exporters can also take advantage of the UK's supply shortages to increase exports of its key items such as pepper to the country as the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, Brexit and the international sanctions against Russia have resulted in a supply instability and scarcity in the UK. Currently, the UK is the second-largest importer and consumer of pepper in Europe after Germany and Viet Nam's pepper exports to the UK market have surged positively in recent years. In 2020, Viet Nam shipped 5,621 tonnes of pepper to the UK, raking in US$48 million of the total 14,000 tonnes and $121 million that the UK imported. Later in 2021, the Southeast Asian pepper exports to the UK saw a significant … [Read more...] about Untapped opportunities for Vietnamese pepper exports in the UK

Two roads leading to the An Phu Islet in the middle of Tra Khuc River, home to around 350 families, have been flooded by rising waters. During dry seasons, residents often use these roads to travel back and forth between the islet and the surrounding land. But heavy rains over the past two days have flooded one road, and strong water flow caused erosion on the other road, leaving behind a chasm as of Saturday noon. With roads rendered inaccessible, residents on the islet, including dozens of students, have to resort to boats to travel around. The majority of them do not have life vests with them. For residents who were stuck on the mainland, many decided to stay now that the roads have become unusable. "I was bringing my grandchild back home from school, but upon seeing the rising water and hearing news about an incoming storm, I decided to let my grandchild stay with an acquaintance on the mainland," said Bui Thanh Binh. A house in An Phu Islet, Quang Ngai Province is … [Read more...] about 1,300 isolated as heavy rains flood central province

Workers put out coffee beans to dry in a glass house in northern Son La Province — VNAVNS Photo Huu Quyet Vietnamese businesses must stay vigilant and do their homework to avoid trade and legal disputes in exporting to the UK to take full advantage of the United Kingdom-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (UKVFTA), which officially went into effect last May, say industry experts and policymakers. The agreement was intended to provide both sides with the same trade benefits under the previously signed EU–Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA ) as the United Kingdom has left the EU. UKVFTA aims to go even further than the EVFTA to boost trade between Viet Nam and the UK with 65 per cent of all tariffs having been removed so far. In the next six years, the agreement is to remove up to 99.2 per cent of all tariffs on Vietnamese exports, with the Southeast Asian country to remove 48.5 per cent of all tariffs on UK products in return. Early signs have shown a positive effect on bilateral … [Read more...] about Trade and legal disputes part of the game with UKVFTA

At a high-level joint discussion session of the 77th UN General Assembly in New York, Minh said the world was at a "historic turning point" with confrontation, conflict and violations of international law increasing, reflecting unilateralism and competition between major powers. He stressed the importance of abiding by international laws and the Charter of the United Nations, especially respecting independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity and settling disputes by peaceful means and building an effective multilateral institution, the Vietnam News Agency reported. Commenting on the regional situation, the Deputy PM emphasized that Southeast Asian countries were making efforts to build a strong and united ASEAN Community that plays a central role in the regional security architecture. He also praised ASEAN's efforts to find comprehensive solutions to regional problems, including the situation in Myanmar. Minh stressed the need for maintaining peace, stability, security … [Read more...] about Respect int’l law, settle disputes peacefully: Deputy PM

The international airline rating organization Skytrax has announced the best 100 airlines in the world in 2022, including Vietnam Airlines. The national flag carrier Vietnam Airlines has been named among the world’s best 100 airlines in 2022 by Skytrax at the 2022 World Airlines Awards, which was held on September 23. Vietnam Airlines planes at the Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi. Photo: Vietnam Airlines In Skytrax’s ranking for 2022, Vietnam Airlines ranks 48th of all 100 best companies. In 2021, the Vietnamese enterprise ranked 41st. Qatar Airways sustained its first place in last year’s ranking, marking the 7th consecutive achievement since 1999. Singapore Airlines remained the 2nd. The Dubai-based airline firm Emirates and the Japanese enterprise ANA All Nippon Airlines saw their places switch with each other. Emirates ranked 3rd, and the latter ranked 4th this year. The best-improved airlines in the top 10 are Turkish Airlines and Korean Air, … [Read more...] about Vietnam Airlines listed among the world’s best 100

Nguyen Thai Hiep, who acted suspiciously while carrying the suitcase on Chu Van An Street in Binh Thanh District on Friday, was stopped by police. When inspecting his suitcase, authorities found 42 new iPhone 14s with original labels in foreign languages and no sub-labels in Vietnamese. He also failed to show the necessary papers to prove their origin. Authorities suspect him of smuggling the iPhones 14s, which were seized to aid the investigation. Earlier, many Vietnamese flocked to Singapore and Thailand, queuing in front of Apple Stores to buy the new iPhones. In Vietnam, iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus can be ordered via some Apple's official distribution channels at the price of VND24.99 million ($1,054) and VND27.99 million, respectively, for the 128GB version. … [Read more...] about Saigon man suspected of smuggling 42 iPhones 14

A poor woman in the central province of Nghe An is calling for help for her blind husband and her son who is facing leukaemia. Tran Thi Thien, 59, in Anh Son District has two children, her son Nguyen Van Quang, 35, and her daughter Nguyen Thi Ha, 32. Both of them are married. Some years ago, Quang was diagnosed with leukaemia following a long period of fatigue. Doctors advised that he should not have children, so he let his wife leave him. Quang was diagnosed with leukaemia following a long period of fatigue Thien had to sell all valuable assets in his family to cover Quang’s treatment. After she failed to raise enough money for the hospital fees, Quang was brought home for self-treatment. In 2018, her husband Nguyen Van Phuong became blind. Since then, she has had to shoulder the family’s financial burdens. She also has to take care of Phuong’s younger sister who has mental health issues. Phuong has been blind since 2018 If you can help, … [Read more...] about Poor woman takes care of blind husband and ailing son

Street vendors in Hanoi (Photo: VNA) HCM City (VNA) - Street vendors which are a unique feature of the culture in Hanoi is the theme of an art exhibition which opened on September 23 in Ho Chi Minh City . The exhibition named “Gánh hàng rong” ( Hanoi ’s Street Vendors) features a collection of sketches and paintings created by 15 students of the École des Beaux-Arts de l'Indochine in Hanoi, now called the Vietnam University of Fine Arts, and their lecturer Ferdinand de Fénis, from 1925 to 1929. Images of the street vendors wandering every corner of the capital with their shoulder baskets filled up with goods such as fruits, vegetables, and snacks are put on display as part of the exhibition. A collection of old photos selected from the archives of the French School of the Far East (EFEO) will also be showcased. The exhibition will remain open to visitors until November 5 at the Institute of Cultural Exchange with France (IDECAF) in District 1./. VNA … [Read more...] about Exhibition features Hanoi’s street vendors before 1930

This year’s festival attracted nearly 200 artists, artisans, actors, and musicians from 18 clubs in eight cities and provinces nationwide: Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Hai Phong, Quang Ninh, Vinh Phuc, Thai Binh, Thanh Hoa, and Ninh Binh. It created an artistic playground introducing the public to Xam singing and contributed to raising community awareness about restoring, preserving and promoting its value. This was also an opportunity for artists and groups of Xam singers in cities and provinces to meet, exchange, and improve their expertise. The festival also aimed to encourage and honour artisans who pass on the intangible cultural heritage of Xam singing to the younger generation, and to boost socio-economic and cultural development. In addition to the main competition, activities like paying tribute to Xam master singer Ha Thi Cầu and performances to promote Ninh Binh tourism were also held during the festival./. VNA … [Read more...] about Festival honours Xam singing