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With 121 of the 171 valid votes, Vietnam secured its position as the second-ranked among the elected states from five regions, according to the Department of Cultural Heritage under the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism. The election took place during the 24th session of the General Assembly of States Parties to the Convention concerning the Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage (World Heritage Convention) in Paris. Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Ha Kim Ngoc, who also serves as the Chairman of the Vietnam National Commission for UNESCO, stated that this is Vietnam’s second time being elected to the most important executive body for culture at UNESCO. The significant number of votes received reflects Vietnam’s international prestige, the international community’s trust in and support for Vietnam’s contributions and leadership capabilities at global multilateral institutions, as well as the recognition of Vietnam’s practical efforts in UNESCO and the preser...

A ceremony was held on November 24 to officially inaugurate Hanoi night tourism offers , launch the “Welcome to Hanoi” photo contest, and announce the recognition of Hoan Kiem Lake and its surroundings and the Old Quarter as a city-level travel destination. Hanoi’s iconic Quan Truong Gate was lit up with a light show on November 24. Photos: Duy Minh/The Hanoi Times According to Dang Huong Giang, director of the Hanoi Tourism Department, this series of activities comes within the month of the “Creative City Event” to promote the night economy in the capital. “The night tourism offers would help improve tourists’ travel experience, make them stay longer, and thus contribute to the capital’s economic growth,” she said. Among the officially announced night tours, some are completely new, including the one at the Vietnam Women’s Museum entitled “ Legend of Youth- Live a Worthy Life ”; “ Thang Long – Hanoi Night Cycling Tour ”; and the “ The Quintessence of Education ” tour...

Locals and tourists will have the opportunity to enjoy the light shows that will take place at 22 Hang Buom Cultural and Arts Center and Quan Chuong Gate from November 24 to 26. The event is held within the framework of the launching ceremony of Hanoi Night Tours 2023. A folk performance at Quan Chuong Gate in Hanoi’s Old Quarter Area. Photo: Van Dung According to the Department of Tourism of Hanoi, the city will introduce 15-night tours with new and diverse contents and forms to promote local tourism and offer a variety of night tourism experiences. The opening ceremony of the event will be held at 8pm on November 24. For the first time ever, visitors can witness a stunning light show at the 22 Hang Buom Cultural and Arts Center. This will be a unique opportunity to explore the beauty of Hanoi’s night through the lens of art in the heart of the city’s cultural heritage. The grand light performance will showcase thirteen tangible and intangible heritages of Hanoi, inc...

The main aim of the six-day event is to introduce Vietnamese landscapes and people to international friends. It also offers an excellent opportunity for both local and international artists to meet and exchange their respective experiences on the art of photography. The highlight of the occasion will be a 500-outstanding-photo exhibition featuring beautiful landscapes and people’s cultural life from throughout the country. A number of activities will also be held during the course of the event, such as a seminar on contemporary photography, exchanges between local and foreign artists, as well as a photo marathon and photo tour contests. Moreover, a range of equipment and new technology used in photography will also be put on display. This year’s contest has attracted 5,834 entries by 534 photographers from 36 countries and territories worldwide. The post International photography festival opens in HCM City appeared first on Vietexplorer.com . View more from VietExplorer:...

Vietnam’s president Ho Chi Minh (R) and DPRK’s president Kim Il Sung, November 1958. (Photo: Baoquocte) 64 years ago, DPRK’s President Kim Il Sung paid an official visit to the Democratic Republic of Vietnam from November 28 to December 2, 1958. During the three rounds of talks with Vietnam’s President Ho Chi Minh, Kim Il Sung said that the two countries want to see each other fare well. President Kim Il Sung paid another visit to Vietnam from November 9 to 16, 1964. Kim Il Sung said that DPRK should render active assistance to the struggle of the Vietnamese people, both morally and materially. November is cherished as the month of endearment in the hearts of the two peoples. 55 years ago, in November 1966, the pilots of the Korean People’s Army (KPA) were in the front of Vietnam, defending the country’s sky. The relations of friendship and cooperation between the DPRK and Vietnam, which were nurtured by the noble sense of revolutionary obligations and the personal rela...

The German footballers hold an exchange with local children on November 29 at the Vietnam Youth Football Training Center in Hanoi. The young footballers are eager to share a pitch with their heroes from Borussia Dortmund. The players from the Bundesliga side enthusiastically show off their skills to the children. This is the first trip to Vietnam for many German players, including midfielder Emre Can. The match sees local children cause difficulties for the foreign football stars. The children go on to stun both their guests and spectators by beating the German side 4-0. Borussia Dortmund FC’s players are practising at the My Dinh National Stadium ahead of their friendly fixture against Vietnam on November 30. However, football star Marco Reus won’t join the match because of an injury. The friendly match is considered a test for coach Park Hang-seo and his students ahead of their AFF Cup campaign due to run from De...

the Hive Carpenter, Singapore With this merger, The Flexi Group will boast a portfolio of 45 locations across 12 cities and 9 countries – including Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia, Australia, Thailand, Taiwan, Vietnam, Philippines, and Japan – as well as offer holistic membership solutions for businesses of all sizes, ranging from typical coworking memberships to full-service enterprise and white labeled management solutions. This first merger, in a series of planned consolidation activities, is supported by investment from Singapore-based Catcha Group and Malaysia-based Emissary Capital. It is also a step in the direction of an IPO that will enable The Flexi Group to consolidate the region’s flexible workspace industry through M&A and to lead the future of work in Asia Pacific- and beyond. Chris Edwards, CEO of The Flexi Group, states: “We are delighted to launch The Flexi Group as the leading provider of flexible workspaces in the Asia-Pacific region. The pandemic has ch...