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Situated roughly 20 km north east of Phan Thiet city, sand dunes in Mui Ne are recognised as the most beautiful throughout the country. These sand dunes are notable for their colours changing depending on the position of the sun or cloud cover, with these sites being ideal for kite-surfing and jeep tours. Located about 65 km to the northeast of Phan Thiet, the Bau Trang sand dune (also known as Bau Sen) is regarded as one of the most stunning desert terrains nationwide. Controlling the quadbike might be more challenging than a regular motorbike, but sitting on one is an unforgettable experience for any tourist visiting the Bau Trang sand dune. Some visitors even choose hiking on the sand dunes as a new challenge for them. Travelling along the coast for about 12 km before reaching Bau Trang is an unmissable experience in Phan Thiet city. Sand dunes in Quang Phu commune are located just 8 km from Dong Hoi city in the...

Deputy Minister of National Defence Senior Lieutenant General Hoang Xuan Chien and Director of the US Defence Prisoners of War/Missing In Action ((POW/MIA) Accounting Agency Kelly K. Mc Keague. Photo: VNA The Deputy Minister of National Defence Senior Lieutenant General Hoang Xuan Chien received the Director of the United States Defence Prisoners of War/Missing In Action (POW/MIA) Accounting Agency Kelly K. Mc Keague on June 7, according to the Vietnam News Agency. At a reception, Chien highlighted the significance of Mc Keague’s visit as it coincides with the 50th anniversary of the establishment of the Vietnamese Office for Seeking Missing Persons (VNOSMP) and 35 years of joint operations to locate American personnel who went Missing in Action (MIA). This is a significant milestone in the two countries’ joint efforts to tackle the aftermath of the war. Acknowledging the US agency’s efforts in strengthening the relationship between the two countries in recent years, par...

Making Money from Straw Rice farmer Lam Se in the straw roll storage for Tra Vinh traders (Photo: TD). Lam Se, a 64-year-old farmer from Soc Trang, is known as the “Khmer billionaire” due to his impressive property. His warehouse spans a massive 800m 2 and his house is a spacious 150m 2 . If you visit Som Rong temple in Soc Trang and ask about Lam Se, the locals will tell you about a man with determined eyes and dark skin, passionate about his family farm. Lam Se told a reporter that in 1987, after getting married, he and his wife lived apart and worked hard to save up enough money to purchase 10 plots of land. To make ends meet, they drove motorbike taxis and then used all the money they earned from selling rice to purchase more land in addition to farming. However, in 2017, Lam Se and his family made a significant decision to change their income. He encountered a trader from Tra Vinh at the fields who was buying straws for VND 30,000 per roll. Upon inquiry of the qua...

Da Lat is seeking to become a member of the UNESCO Creative Cities Network. Photo: Lam Dong Newspaper 150 Vietnamese and international delegates attended a hybrid event organized by the Da Lat People’s Committee, Lam Dong province’s Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism, and the Vietnam National Institute of Culture and Arts Studies, according to VietnamPlus . UNESCO’s Creative Cities Network was explored in-depth, with its goal, role, and principles discussed. Information was shared regarding dossier compilation experiences from other countries, and a draft dossier of Da Lat was presented. Nguyen Phuong Hoa, Director of the International Cooperation Department at the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, stated that Da Lat should take into account the views of the public when creating a plan for joining the network. Furthermore, she emphasized the need to intensify training and promotion of creative initiatives in the fields of music, dance, and arts among local ...

The Southern Pali Culture Supplement School has started the new school year for the monks, directing pagodas to open classes, and arranging Pali, Vini, and Khmer elementary exams. In addition, the school is offering culture lessons to monks and children of Buddhists. Moreover, Soc Trang is organizing religious festivals, activities, and practices at a grand scale. Using Resources to Take Part in Charitable and Humanitarian Work We visited Kh’Leang pagoda in Ton Duc Thang Street, cluster No. 5, ward No. 6, Soc Trang city in early June. The pagoda is situated in a tranquil area in the middle of the city, surrounded by a large area of mature trees. We had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Huynh Sa Oat (74 years old, from District 4, Soc Trang City) who was arranging tables and chairs and cleaning the reception room of the pagoda. He told us that he visits the pagoda four times a month on the 8 th , 23 rd , 15 th , and 30 th . His activities include cleaning, arranging furniture, and taki...

The highlight of the festival will be an exhibition of flowers and ornamental trees from the Mekong Delta region, along with a fair showcasing One Commune One Product (OCOP) goods. A contest on flower gate decorations and a beauty contest are expected to attract plenty of participants . Most notably, a workshop on improving the overall quality of flowers and ornamental trees in the Mekong Delta region will also be held during the event. Artists from the southern region will perform cải lương (reformed opera), đờn ca tài tử (southern traditional music), and folk songs during the festival. Both a market on paper flowers and a flower arrangement contest are also on the agenda . Located by the banks of the Tien River in Dong Thap province, Sa Dec flower village is widely known as the kingdom of flowers in the Mekong Delta. It provides a variety of flowers to markets, especially during the spring season. The Dong Thap provincial People’s Committee will hold an event ...