Month: June 2024
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PM leaves Hanoi for WEF meeting, working sessions in China
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh left Hanoi on Monday morning for the 15th World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting of the New Champions in Dalian City, Liaoning Province of China, and working sessions … Full story: https://www.msn.com/
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Hanoi to launch double-decker bus tour to Bat Trang pottery village
Hanoi will launch a new double-decker city tour from downtown Hoan Kiem Lake to Bat Trang pottery village in its suburbs this year. Full story: https://en.vietnamplus.vn/hanoi-to-launch-double-decker-bus-tour-to-bat-trang-pottery-village-post289036.vnp
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Vietnam culture, tourism festival to take place in RoK later this month
Vietnam Culture and Tourism Festival in the Republic of Korea (RoK) will take place from June 29 to July 3, according to the Vietnam National Authority of Tourism (VNAT) under the Ministry of Culture, … Full story: https://en.vietnamplus.vn/vietnam-culture-tourism-festival-to-take-place-in-rok-later-this-month-post289029.vnp
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Festival tourism attracts large number of visitors
The tourism industry is gradually painting an image of a colourful Vietnam with four vibrant festival seasons, as various culture weeks and months and festivals organised year round across the country … Full story: https://en.vietnamplus.vn/festival-tourism-attracts-large-number-of-visitors-post288966.vnp
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Foreign tourist’s ‘not special’ comment on banh mi stirs controversy
After enjoying a beef and cheese sandwich at a shop in Hanoi, a foreign tourist said it was “not special”. Her video sharing her feelings received mixed reactions. The restaurant serves sandwiches … Full story: https://vietnamnet.vn/en/foreign-tourist-s-not-special-comment-on-banh-mi-stirs-controversy-2293931.html
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In Hanoi, Putin warns NATO, South Korea as his Asian tour, agreements face potential blowback
Russian President Vladimir Putin, wrapping up his Asian tour Friday after two days in Hanoi, Vietnam, and two days in Pyongyang, North Korea, had harsh words for NATO and South Korea. Full story: https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2024/jun/21/in-hanoi-putin-warns-nato-south-korea-as-his-asian/
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Hanoi café owner fined after tourist filmed taking photos of approaching train
A café owner in Hanoi’s infamous “Train Street” was fined VND7.5 million (US$295) for letting a foreign woman rush onto the railway tracks to pose for photos as a train was approaching. Full story: https://www.msn.com/
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Putin’s Asia tour seen as show of defiance to the West
Analysts are scrambling to assess the significance of agreements struck by the Russian leader in North Korea and Vietnam. Full story: https://www.afr.com/world/asia/putin-s-asia-tour-seen-as-show-of-defiance-to-the-west-20240621-p5jnrd
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Hanoi considers using small buses for old quarter
As many as 154 bus routes are under operation in Hanoi, including 12 fixed long-distance passenger transport routes and two city tour routes. Full story: https://vietnamnet.vn/en/hanoi-considers-using-small-buses-for-old-quarter-2293729.html
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Hanoi considers using small buses for old quarter
As many as 154 bus routes are under operation in Hanoi, including 12 fixed long-distance passenger transport routes and two city tour routes. In 2023, the Hanoi Transport Corporation proposed the … Full story: https://vietnamnet.vn/en/hanoi-considers-using-small-buses-for-old-quarter-2293729.html
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The hidden bunker in the hotel hosting President Putin in Hanoi
In 1996, Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi was awarded the title of the first 5-star hotel in Hanoi by the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism. Photo: Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi Sofitel Legend … Full story: https://vietnamnet.vn/en/the-hidden-bunker-in-the-hotel-hosting-president-putin-in-hanoi-2293726.html
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Russia, Vietnam pledges to strengthen ties as Putin visits Hanoi
Russia and Vietnam vowed Thursday to strengthen bilateral ties as President Vladimir Putin made a state visit, seeking to bolster alliances … Full story: https://www.dailysabah.com/world/asia-pacific/russia-vietnam-pledges-to-strengthen-ties-as-putin-visits-hanoi