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The exhibition, which is focused on the iconic Hoan Kiem Lake and Ngoc Son Temple, will be held until January 10 to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Ngoc Son Temple’s recognition as a special national monument. Visitors to the exhibition. Photo: Nguyen Yen The displayed documents at Ngoc Son Temple, Jade Island, and Hoan Kiem Lake provide an overview of the lake throughout different eras. The exhibition is divided into three sections. The first section, titled “Historical Memories,” showcases old photographs of the picturesque Hoan Kiem Lake from the feudal period to 1975. The second section, “Imprints of Pearl Island,” features documentary photos that highlight the beauty of Ngoc Son Temple and its unique value. The third section, “Forever with Time,” introduces the preservation and promotion of the value of Hoan Kiem Lake and Ngoc Son Temple. Despite experiencing historical ups and downs and undergoing several restorations, the temple retains its ancient architecture...

Vietnam aims to attract 17-18 million international tourists by 2024, as stated by the Vietnam National Authority of Tourism (VNAT).  Sunrise at Ha Long Bay. Photo: Thuy Edna It is expected that the total tourism revenue in 2024 will reach VND 840 trillion (US$34.6 billion), which is 1.25 times the total revenue in 2023 and 1.2 times the figure in 2019. To achieve these targets, the VNAT will carry out key programs and initiatives, develop sustainable  tourism  action plans, implement the action program set by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, and promote the development of new tourism products. In addition, the VNAT will conduct thematic tourism marketing campaigns, establish a national tourism database, and launch promotional activities at both domestic and international levels. Despite the significant recovery this year, the global travel industry still faces difficulties and challenges in the coming year due to unpredictable global co...

Vietnam News Today (Jan. 2) notable headlines Foreign ambassadors positive on relations with Vietnam in 2023 Vietnam rides through economic difficulties Enterprises enjoy more advantages to boost market expansion from EVFTA Birthplace information added on new Vietnamese passports Soft power contributes to Vietnam’s development Various activities take pace in ethnic culture and tourism village in January Hanoi enters New Year with fresh optimism Textile-garment targets up to 48 billion USD in 2023 export turnover Localities welcome first New Year visitors President Nguyen Xuan Phuc (R) welcomes Australian Ambassador Andrew John Lech Goledzinowski. Foreign ambassadors positive on relations with Vietnam in 2023 Indian and Australian Ambassadors have expressed their optimism about relations with Vietnam this year across multiple fields in their remarks for the New Year. According to the diplomat, flourishing economic collaboration between both nations has b...

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres meeting with Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh. Source: baoquocte.vn According to VNA, this year has been an exciting time for Vietnam’s external affairs. It marked the 45th anniversary of Vietnam’s membership of the United Nations (UN), the 60th anniversary of Vietnam-Laos diplomatic ties, and the 55th anniversary of Vietnam-Cambodia relations. Vietnam has taken on important positions at international and regional forums. This year also witnessed numerous visits by Vietnamese leaders to other countries and foreign leaders to Vietnam. “The United Nations is proud to be a partner of Vietnam,” said UN Secretary-General António Guterres during his visit to Vietnam on October 21 marking the 45th anniversary of Vietnam’s UN membership, adding that Vietnam is one of the most dynamic and active members of the UN. President of the UN General Assembly Abdulla Shahid emphasised that Vietnam is a model of the UN, which makes significa...

The Vietnamese Embassy in Bangladesh has given Friendship Medal from President Nguyen Xuan Phuc and Certificates of Merit from the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Vietnam, to three Bangladeshis in recognition of their contributions to promoting friendship relations between the two countries, especially to introducing the life and career of President Ho Chi Minh to local residents, VNA reported Saturday. Three Bangladeshis awarded for promoting relations with Vietnam. Photo: baoquocte.vn The awardees are Pooja Sengupta, Artistic Director of Turongomi Dance Theatre, Dr Mostafizur Rahman Faisal, registrar of Heritage University of Bangladesh and KM Abdul Mozid, a senior reporter for Dainik Arthoniteer Kagoj newspaper. Sengupta, the author and main artist in the ballet “Ho Chi Minh – Journey to find the light”, was awarded a Friendship Order from the Vietnamese President. Sengupta penned an emotional post on Facebook thanking her friends and family for the award. “I am tru...