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Vietnam News Headlines Today (Sep. 1) Booming Cross-Border Trade Amid Flourishing Imports and Exports UNESCO Lauds Vietnam’s Contributions to Natural Sciences Coastal, Island Locales Embrace Green Tourism Vietnamese-Funded Secondary School Opens in Laos Son La Showcases Vibrant Festivities for National Day Holiday Lao Cai Celebrates Sa Pa Autumn Festival for National Day Vietnam Firmly Upholds Freedom of Belief and Religion Vietnam and China Strengthen Economic and Trade Ties European-Vietnam Documentary Film Festival Returns in September Photo: VOV Booming Cross-Border Trade Amid Flourishing Imports and Exports Border import and export activities have witnessed robust growth, with import and export turnover through major gateways nationwide surging consistently. Thriving Imports and Exports via Border Gateways As per Lang Son Provincial Customs, from January to August-end, total import and export turnover through the province surpassed US$40 billion,...

“We chose to travel by car as airfare was costly, and the journey turned out to be enjoyable for all of us. Driving through Vietnam, I was struck by its beauty,” shared Vu Ngoc Hieu, a 36-year-old lecturer from Hanoi’s Cau Giay district, in an interview with The Hanoi Times .   Hieu, who has owned his car for over a decade, took his family on their first road trip this summer. Their week-long adventure began in Hanoi and concluded in Hoi An, in the province of Quang Nam. En route, they spent two nights each in Quang Binh and Danang, and on their return journey, they stopped for two nights in Hue and Nghe An.      Hieu’s family takes a break by a river on their way to Danang City. Photo: Vu Ngoc Hieu   As the summer holidays of 2024 commenced, a rising number of Hanoians opted for self-driving vacations to explore the local cuisine and landscapes across Vietnam. According to a survey by VnTravellive, a prominent travel and transportation for...

The proclamation of Vietnam’s independence from France by President Ho Chi Minh on September 2, 1945, in Ba Dinh Square, marked a pivotal moment in the nation’s history. This historic event, witnessed in the heart of Hanoi, laid the foundation for the Democratic Republic of Vietnam and has since been celebrated as the country’s most significant national holiday. In anticipation of this momentous occasion, the streets of Hanoi come alive with vibrant decorations and patriotic fervor. Approximately one week prior, the city transforms into a sea of red, with flags, banners, and flowers adorning homes and downtown areas. The atmosphere buzzes with excitement as residents prepare to commemorate the 79th anniversary of Vietnam’s Independence Day in 2024. Duy Khanh, from The Hanoi Times , captures the essence of these colorful streets in his vivid descriptions. The following images offer a glimpse into the festive atmosphere that envelops Hanoi ahead of Independence Day. On the fa...

A young South Korean artist, adorned in vibrant Hanbok, graced the stage at the Ho Chi Minh City Union of Arts and Literature Associations. Her performance, a beautiful blend of traditional songs and the art of Pansori, captivated the audience with its unique narrative style accompanied by a drummer. Seong, the talented vocalist, shared with Tuoi Tre newspaper that her journey with Pansori began in first grade, and she felt deeply honored to be performing in Vietnam. The energetic and captivating drum dance performance by a South Korean artist. Photo: Thuy Linh / Tuoi Tre The cultural program also showcased the talents of South Korean artists, featuring a traditional Salpuri dance and an energetic drum dance that filled the venue with rhythm and joy. Vietnamese artists contributed to the event with their own traditional folk arts, including ca tru , an ancient ceremonial singing style from the north, chau van , spiritual singing with a deep cultural significance, and h...

For the very first time, the National History Museum has put on display a bronze statue of Goddess Durga that was once trafficked to the US and UK, and is now accessible to the public. Upon acquiring the statue, the museum, as Dr. Nguyen Van Doan, the museum’s director, shared, established an evaluation council comprising leading experts across history, archaeology, culture, art, and antiquities to assess the statue. Their verdict? This four-armed Goddess Durga statue, with a substantial mass (total height of 191cm, main part measuring 157cm, and weighing 101kg), dates back to the 7th century and is of Vietnamese origin, embodying the Champa cultural art style. The exact location of its discovery remains a subject for further research. The public gets a first glimpse of the four-armed Goddess Durga statue. Photo: Ngo Minh/The Hanoi Times “A rare antique, this is the largest bronze statue discovered so far, uniquely representing the Champa cultural art style,” emphasize...

On Thursday, Vo Thi Thu Suong, chief inspector of the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Information and Communications, brought attention to a recent controversy surrounding Le Thi Hau Phuong, Mrs. Grand World 2017. Phuong, a culinary vlogger and former beauty queen, faced backlash for singing the Vietnamese national anthem in a manner that was perceived as disrespectful during a live stream with her audience. Suong stated that the department is taking the matter seriously and will not hesitate to take legal action if necessary. “We will take legal action regarding the incident involving Mrs. Phuong if necessary,” she asserted. Le Thi Hau Phuong, a 45-year-old from Tra Vinh province in the Mekong Delta region, has a notable pageant history. She was crowned Miss World Business Vietnam in 2016 and went on to win the Mrs. Grand World title in 2017. Aside from her success in pageants, she has established herself as a culinary vlogger on YouTube. However, her recent actions during a mid-Aug...