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Ha Long Bay, located in northern Vietnam’s Quang Ninh Province, has been designated as one of the top destinations for 2024 by luxury travel experts at OvationNetwork, a US-based travel agency specializing in high-end and experiential travel. As a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Ha Long Bay showcases a unique ecosystem and geological formations that offer a blend of natural beauty, outdoor activities, fresh food, tranquility, and accessibility. According to Zane Schafer, the Vice President and General Manager of OvationNetwork, the demand for travel remains high as people seek deeper and more experiential connections with off-the-beaten-path destinations. Next year, Ha Long Bay is poised to provide such an experience. Cruise on Ha Long Bay. Photo: Travel and Leisure “Whether you’re a history buff, nature lover, foodie, or adventure seeker, Ha Long Bay has something for everyone. The unique rock formations of limestone karsts and islets add to the magic of this unduplicat...

Huy achieved an impressive score of 240.5 points in the final, securing the top position on the podium. Lee Wonho of South Korea took silver with 239.4 points, while Vladimir Svechnikov of Uzbekistan earned bronze with 219.9 points. The final started with two five-shot series, with a 250-second limit per series. After that, the contestants fired single shots, with a 50-second limit per shot. After every two shots, the lowest-ranked shooter was eliminated. Following the 12th shot and the 14th shot, the bottom two shooters were eliminated to take eighth and seventh place, respectively. The bronze medalist was determined by the 22nd shot, and the gold and silver medalists were decided by the final, 24th shot. Huy and Lee were the last two men standing, with the Vietnamese shooter leading by 0.6 points. Lee closed the gap with the 23rd shot by hitting 10.1 points, while Huy managed 9.9 points. With the final shot, Huy gave Lee a bit of an opening by hitting 9.7. A score of 10.2 points o...

Hoang completed the men’s 800 m freestyle event in a remarkable time of 7 minutes and 51.44 seconds, surpassing the Olympic standard time by a margin of 0.21 seconds. The 23-year-old swimmer is the third Vietnamese athlete to have successfully qualified for the 2024 Olympics. Shooter Trinh Thu Vinh has secured a spot in the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris. She achieved this feat by placing fifth in the women’s 10m air pistol event at the 2023 ISSF World Shooting Championships in August. The Olympic Games are scheduled to take place from July 26 to August 11 next year. In addition, female cyclist Nguyen Thi That has also qualified for the Games. She earned her spot by winning the gold medal at the 2023 Asian Road and Para Cycling Championships in June. Hoang, born in 2000, has established himself as one of the country’s most promising swimmers in recent years. He is a holder of national and Southeast Asian records in the 800m and 1,500m freestyle events. He achieved remarkable su...

The renowned documentary director Tran Van Thuy has just received the Grand Prize of Bui Xuan Phai Award- For the Love of Hanoi 2022 for his outstanding documentaries-themed Hanoi. The award ceremony took place on October 6 in Hanoi. The beauty of Hanoi through documentaries Documentary director Tran Van Thuy (left) wins the Grand Prize of Bui Xuan Phai Award- For the Love of Hanoi 2022. Photo: VNA “ Ha Noi trong mat ai ” or “Hanoi Through Whose Eyes” is one of the most famous documentaries by director Tran Van Thuy. Made in 1982 but banned until 1987, the film starts with the image of Van Vuong, a blind guitarist born and raised in Hanoi. The artist desires to witness the city’s beauty once in his life. The documentary uses historical figures and stories intertwined with the city’s history to reflect its citizens’ views on society at the time. Speaking at the awards ceremony held in Hanoi on October 6, Editor-in-Chief of Sports and Culture Newspaper – Head of the...

President of the Vietnam Union of Friendship Organizations (VUFO) Nguyen Phuong Nga received Jibril M.M. Alrajoub, General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Palestinian National Liberation Movement. (Photo: Thu Ha) VUFO President Nguyen Phuong Nga said: Vietnam and Palestine enjoy a good traditional friendship with many similarities in history. The two countries have always been united and supported each other in the struggle for liberation and in national construction and development. In recent years, the Vietnam -Palestine collaboration has developed in many fields: diplomacy, economy, culture, and people-to-people exchange. However, the two countries still have potential and opportunities for further development in cooperation fields. VUFO President affirmed: The State and people of Vietnam always have deep affection and concern for the righteous revolutionary cause of the Palestinian people. The Vietnamese people highly appreciate the Palestinian National...

The Ryoma Quartet from Japan and the bamboo ensemble Suc Song Moi  (New Vitality) from Vietnam will jointly hold music performances on October 8 and 9 in Hanoi. Vietnam Co. Ltd." src="https://media.hanoitimes.vn/2022/10/7/Hoa%20Nhac.png" alt="" title="" style="max-width:100%;height:auto;"> The concert is open to public on October 8 at Temple of Literature in Hanoi. Photo: Plan-do Vietnam Co. Ltd. The free concert will take place on October 8 at 8 pm at the Hanoi Temple of Literature. Register for the event at  https://ift.tt/aHrAtM5. Meanwhile, the concert to raise funds for building schools for children in Vietnam ’s mountainous areas will be held on October 9 at 8 pm at the Vietnam National Academy of Music, with ticket prices ranging from VND200,000 or $8.36 to VND1,000,000 or $41.8. Tickets are available at  http://ticketgo.vn/event/chuong-trinh-hoa-nhac-tu-thien-dem-nhac-vi-tre-em-viet-nam All proceeds and dona...

The book was written by the then defence chief Le Quang Dinh when King Gia Long was just crowned and was in the process of organising and stabilising the imperial court after several centuries of conflicts. The winning edition was translated and annotated by Phan Dang and published by the The Gioi Publishers and Thaihabooks. The A prize, also the highest one worth VND100 million (US$4,186), was announced at the awards ceremony held in Hanoi on October 3 evening. Addressing the event, Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam lauded the role of book authors, translators, and publishers, and hoped the national award will also become a destination for books written and published overseas in the long run. This year’s awards saw the participation of 298 books and book collections from 48 out of 57 Vietnamese publishers. In addition to top prize, there were nine B prizes worth VND50 million each and 16 C prizes worth VND30 million each. Held annually since 2004, t...

The Tre (Youth) Publishing House, which owns the copyrights for the novel series in Vietnam, hosted numerous events including interactive games, trivia and drawing contests. Making its debut 25 years ago, the novel quickly became a firm favorite among young Vietnamese readers. Young people pose for a photo with accessories from Harry Potter books, a best-selling series by British author J.K. Rowling, at Nguyen Van Binh Book Street in Ho Chi Minh City, September 25, 2022. Photo: T.T.D. / Tuoi Tre Young fans attend a quiz during a series of activities held at Nguyen Van Binh Book Street in Ho Chi Minh City to mark the 25th year since the first Harry Potter book, a best-selling series by British author J.K. Rowling, was released in Vietnam, September 25, 2022. Photo: T.T.D. / Tuoi Tre Many Harry Potter lovers expressed their joy during the celebration on Sunday. “To me, Harry Potter is not just a novel, it’s another world that anyone can be immersed in,” said Le H...