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Hanoi’s beloved pho has earned its rightful place as an iconic symbol of the city’s culinary heritage. This humble dish, consisting of aromatic broth and delicate rice noodles, has been officially recognized as Vietnam’s National Intangible Cultural Heritage since August 9, 2024. With its roots tracing back to the early 1900s as a street snack, pho has now become synonymous with Hanoi’s cultural identity. The traditional dish is typically prepared with either beef or chicken, creating a perfect harmony of flavors and textures. Accompanied by fresh herbs, spices, and crispy fried dough sticks, it offers a culinary experience like no other. But pho is more than just a delicious meal. It serves as a cultural bridge, bringing people from all walks of life together. This recognition is a testament to the generations of pho artisans who have dedicated their lives to perfecting and preserving this culinary art, with family-run pho shops becoming cherished landmarks in the c...

The launching ceremony of the 1st International Drone Competition (Drone – Unmanned Aerial Vehicle or UAV) took place at Ton Duc Thang University (Ho Chi Minh City) on the afternoon of November 21. In his remarks, Dr. Tran Trong Dao – Principal of Ton Duc Thang University, stressed that drones are modern technology widely used in the fields of military, transportation, agriculture, and logistics. Researching, designing, and manufacturing drones is a hot topic of interest to organizations, businesses, and startups around the world. Vietnam Aviation Academy, Ton Duc Thang University, Ostrava Technical University (Czech Republic), Tomas Bata University (Czech Republic), and Ho Chi Minh City University of Technical Education have signed an MoU to co-organize the competition. The international Drone competition aims to give students the opportunity to put their knowledge of model design, programming, AI, image analysis, and teamwork skills into practical research. This is...

The book was launched within the framework of the Vietnam – UK Business Forum 2023 taking place on November 24 in Hanoi. In his welcoming remarks, Director General of the European-American Market Department Ta Hoang Linh (Ministry of Industry and Trade) emphasized that two-way trade between Vietnam and the UK reached a total import-export turnover in the first 10 months of 2023 reached US $5.87 billion, an increase of 1.6% over the same period in 2022. The event is part of a series of events organized by the Joint Committee on Economic and Trade Cooperation between the two countries (JETCO) to celebrate the 50th anniversary of establishing diplomatic relations between Vietnam and the United Kingdom. Ireland (1973-2023). However, to seize the opportunity to bring Vietnamese products into the UK market and to fully understand the British business culture, local businesses need to be systematically equipped with a lot of knowledge and skills. Dr. Nguyen Hoang Long, Vietnamese Amba...

The purpose of the trip is to enhance the relationship between the Vietnam Union of Friendship Organizations (VUFO) and Japanese partners and establish relationships with new organizations and partners on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and Japan. A working session between the VUFO delegation and non-governmental organizations in Japan. During the trip, the VUFO delegation met and worked with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), non-governmental organizations, and international organizations. The delegation also cooperated with JICA to organize discussions with Japanese partners. During the working sessions, JICA and other organizations affirmed that Vietnam is an important partner and a top priority for Japan in international cooperation activities and foreign non-governmental aid. In addition, JICA representatives expressed their delight and appreciation for the VUFO delegation’s trip. ...

The four-day festival starting on November 16 seeks to enhance mutual understanding of culture, cuisine, and tourism between the citizens of the two localities. Many young people gather together at the Quang Ninh planning, fair, and exhibition palace to participate in various activities during the event. Street art performances attract thousands of visitors as they snap photos with robots, cartoon characters, and manga cosplayers. Bumblebee is a fictional robot character who appears in the Transformers franchise. The character is a member of the Autobots, a group of sentient, self-configuring, modular extraterrestrial robotic lifeforms. Tourists enjoy taking photos with people transforming into fishermen and miners. Doraemon, a famous character in the Japanese manga series with the same name, is associated with the childhood of Vietnamese children for many generations. Participants enjoy Yosakoi dances during the event. A special space with snow is set up for visitor...