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EPVN was established in 2007 by parents who wanted to assist orphaned children in Vietnam and enhance the relationship between Vietnam and France. Its main goal is to improve the living conditions of children in orphanages and disadvantaged families in Vietnam through humanitarian aid, such as providing supplementary food or milk for infants, conducting vaccination campaigns, organizing medical activities, supplying hygiene products, and raising awareness in these areas. Speaking at the gala, Vietnamese Ambassador to France Dinh Toan Thang expressed his appreciation for the work EPVN has done for Vietnamese children. He emphasized that the Vietnamese culture week in Versailles is an important and meaningful event, particularly as the countries celebrate the 50th anniversary of their diplomatic relations and the 10th anniversary of their strategic partnership. Mayor of Versailles François de Mazières highlighted that the culture week has showcased the spirit of solidarity and creati...

Every November, the Thao Nguyen Flower Garden on the banks of the Red River in Hanoi has become a must-visit destination for ox-eye daisy lovers. This year, the flowering season came early, with the flowers in full bloom since late October. The 2,000-square-meter flower garden features more than 10,000 daisies planted in midsummer and in full bloom in late fall and early winter. According to the owner of the flower garden, the daisies here are sown in a cold nursery. The young plants are then nurtured for four to five months to mature and produce the most brilliant flowers. The most favorable time to photograph the daisy in the gardens is early in the morning and late in the afternoon, when the sunlight is not too intense and allows for more harmonious and fairly bright photos. The garden is in full bloom in late fall and early winter. Photos: Huy Pham/The Hanoi Times The plants produce the most brilliant flowers in this season. The tiny pure w...

After months of social distancing and restrictions, Vietnamese and expats across the country have taken to the roads to experience a new and exciting Vietnam. But the new Vietnam is more than just a place to see, it has become a place to experience. Have you ever heard of “running tourism”? Probably not! However, the running and triathlon community in Vietnam has seen an unbelievable explosion in events and participants in different towns and cities. Ticket sales are at an all-time high and residents of Vietnam are traveling the country to fill the starting lines of running events, trail running events, duathlons, and triathlons in some of the most inspiring locations. You too should give it a go and explore something unique. Expats’ holidays in Vietnam are no longer days spent sitting in a bus looking out the window and stopping at a few pagodas, or endless days hanging out at bars. Modern holidays are full of memory making experiences, and the latest unforgettable in Vietn...