The Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism has issued a decision recognising the traditional craft of making lotus-scented tea in Quang An ward, Tay Ho district of Hanoi as a national intangible cultural heritage. With its long history, and closely associated with the famous West Lake area, the craft has become a symbol of Hanoi’s … Read more
The 8th Vietnam Festival will be held in Japan’s Kanagawa prefecture on September 7-8 to help strengthen bonds between the two nations, heard a press conference on August 14. An exchange event will also be held from August to September to introduce Vietnamese cuisine’s standout features to local people and tourists. According to the organising … Read more
Party General Secretary and State President To Lam met with retired senior officials of the People’s Public Security Force in Hanoi on August 14, on the occasion of the force’s 79th anniversary and the 19th anniversary of the All-People National Security Safeguarding Day (August 19). Source: Vietnam News Agency
The women’s unions of the central province of Quang Binh and the Lao province of Khammouane solidified their partnership on August 14 with the signing of a new cooperation agreement for the 2024-2026 period. Earlier, the representatives of Quang Binh and Khammouane provinces offered incense and flowers at the Temple of President Ho Chi Minh … Read more
Vietnamese Consul General in China’s Hong Kong and Macau Le Duc Hanh paid a courtesy visit to Chief Executive of the Macau Special Administrative Region Ho Iat Seng on August 13 as part of her first working trip to the region. As part of her visit, the Vietnamese official met with leaders of Macau’s Labour … Read more
The Meteorological Department has warned the North, upper Northeast and East that there will be heavy rain in some areas. People in these areas should be careful of the dangers of heavy rain. As for Bangkok and its vicinity, there will be a 60% chance of thunderstorms, mostly in the afternoon to evening. The Meteorological … Read more