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The Vietnam Military History Museum is offering free admission from now until the end of 2024, as shared by Lieutenant Colonel Nguyen Thi Lan Huong, who leads the museum’s public relations and education department. This is fantastic news for those eager to explore Vietnam’s rich military history and admire the vast collection of artifacts and equipment. With over 150,000 exhibits, including four designated national treasures, the museum provides a comprehensive insight into Vietnam’s military past. The national treasures comprise two MIG-21 aircraft, a T54B tank, and a historically significant map. These treasures are undoubtedly the stars of the show, attracting visitors from all over the world. Beyond the national treasures, the museum also showcases a diverse range of aircraft, tanks, weapons, and artifacts. Each exhibit tells a story of Vietnam’s military might, technological advancements, and pivotal moments in its history. The collection is a testament to the country’s resilien...

Along the 20-kilometer-long track, a unique community has formed with residences lining both sides of the street. These small, decades-old houses are a testament to the simple yet vibrant lifestyle of their occupants. The peacefulness of this community is occasionally interrupted by the blaring train horns in the midnight hour, jolting residents from their slumber. However, the overall atmosphere remains one of serenity, a stark contrast to the bustling city life just beyond. Locals boast of the village’s rarity of traffic jams and blaring vehicle horns, a welcome respite from the typical city noise. This tight-knit community offers all the conveniences of modern life, with barbershops, eateries, tailor shops, and even motorcycle repair stores dotting the narrow streets. The residents take pride in their cozy and convenient neighborhood. Phan Thi Kim Lan, a 75-year-old long-time resident, speaks fondly of the strong sense of community. She shares that the neighbors have lived along...

The Hanoi Festival of Creative Design kicked off on November 9, 2024, with a vibrant opening ceremony at Hanoi’s August Revolution Square. The nine-day cultural extravaganza, themed “ Creative Intersection ,” promises to be a celebration of the city’s rich cultural heritage and innovative spirit.   Vu Thu Ha , Deputy Chairwoman of the Hanoi People’s Committee, delivers an inspiring speech at the festival’s opening. Photo: Organization Committee of the event Vu Thu Ha, Deputy Chairwoman of the Hanoi People’s Committee, highlighted the festival’s significance, acknowledging the careful planning and annual improvements since its inception in 2019. She remarked, “Hanoi has steadily established itself as one of the most dynamic and innovative capitals in Asia through a series of initiatives fulfilling our commitment to UNESCO’s Creative Cities  Network .” Ha also emphasized the community-centric nature of the festival, stating, “The activities were organized w...

Da Nang City is intensifying its tourism promotion efforts in Indonesia, India, and the Republic of Korea (RoK) to attract more visitors from these potential markets and diversify its sources of international travelers, as reported by VNA. On October 6, the Department of Tourism of central Da Nang City introduced unique local tourism products in Jakarta, Indonesia, with a focus on Meetings, Incentives, Conferencing, and Exhibitions (MICE) tourism, golf, and eco-tourism, cultural heritage, culinary experiences, nightlife entertainment, and prominent events and festivals. Da Nang firms introduce tourism products in Indonesia. Photo: VNA Speaking at the event, Vice Chairman of the municipal People’s Committee, Tran Chi Cuong, described Indonesia as one of the potential tourism markets that Da Nang is particularly interested in. Indonesia, a Muslim-majority country with a population of approximately 280 million, ranking fourth in the world and the largest in Southeast Asia,...

The event, organized by young enthusiasts of Vietnamese traditional costumes, showcased various traditional garments including nhat binh (square-collared garb), ngu than (a five-paneled aristocratic gown from the 19th and early-20th centuries), and ao dai (Vietnam’s traditional long gown), among others, as well as traditional hats. Foreign tourists were impressed by young people dressed in unique and colorful traditional outfits. Many of them used their smartphones or cameras to capture the essence of the event, which was filled with Vietnamese culture. Nguyen Nga, a member of the organizing board, explained that the aim of the event was to promote Vietnamese traditional costumes to the public. While ao dai is already well-known, many people are not familiar with other types of traditional costumes, which are also valuable parts of the country’s heritage, Nga added. Daniel, a British tourist, expressed his excitement when he came across the event during his stroll in Hanoi. It was t...

According to the National Center for Hydrometeorological Forecasting, there will be scattered showers and thunderstorms, locally with heavy rain in the area from Ha Tinh to Binh Thuan and the South. Moderate to heavy rain is also expected in some places from Thua Thien Hue to Quang Nam. Today, the area from Quang Tri to Ninh Thuan will continue to experience scattered showers and thunderstorms, with moderate to heavy rainfall of 10-30mm. The weather forecast in different regions Northwest region: The weather will be cloudy with moderate rain. Early mornings and nights are cold. The lowest temperature is 20-23 degrees, with some places below 19 degrees. The highest temperature is 26-29 degrees, with some places above 29 degrees. Northeast region: Cloudy with rain, and sunny in the afternoon. Early mornings and nights are cold. The lowest temperature is 21-24 degrees, with some mountainous areas below 20 degrees. The highest temperature is 26-29 degrees, with some places above 29 ...