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A delegation of government officials from Da Nang city, led by municipal People’s Council Chairman Luong Nguyen Minh Triet, participated in the 2023 International Mayors’ Forum on Tourism in Zhengzhou city, Henan province, China. The forum, held from September 3-6, attracted 500 delegates from 59 countries. During the event, a short film showcasing Da Nang’s tourism offerings was screened. The delegation of Da Nang city leaders attended the 2023 China International Tourism City Mayors Forum in Zhengzhou city, Henan province, China. Source: NDO During the forum, the municipal Department of Tourism and the Department of Foreign Affairs presented two main topics: ‘Building Da Nang into a community tourism destination’ and ‘Digital transformation promotes innovation and development of tourism cities’. The forum aims to propose policies to support the effective and sustainable development of inter-regional and international tourism, as well as promote cooperation in cultural ...

Businessman Pham Ngoc Quoc Cuong, one of the individuals to whom young Vietnamese singer Jack apologized in his September 3 statement, addressed the issue on September 4 regarding Jack’s encounter with and utilization of the image of renowned football superstar Lionel Messi in his music video titled ‘Tu noi toi sinh ra’ (From Where I Was Born). Recording Artist’s Come-Back MV Prompts Request to Remove Messi Scene On the afternoon of September 4, Cuong shared a social media post from his friend, Nguyen Quoc Anh. The post claimed that Cuong had said Quoc Anh was one of the two people, including Cuong himself, who took Jack to meet Messi. In the post, Quoc Anh confirmed that both parties had reached an agreement regarding the photos and videos, stating that they were intended as souvenir photos and could be posted on Facebook. Consequently, Jack’s decision to create a music video and hold a press conference left Quoc Anh feeling “arbitrary” and “disrespectful”. Additionally, Quoc A...

A training course on solid waste management was held in Yokohama, Japan on September 4th. The course was attended by representatives from local units and authorities in Da Nang, who are implementing waste sorting and 3R (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle) programs. This initiative is part of a project sponsored by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and implemented in collaboration with the Japanese Institute for Global Environmental Strategies (IGES). The successful first stage of the project took place five years ago, with the support of these organizations, resulting in the implementation of waste sorting models in the community of Hai Chau and Thanh Khe districts. Building on this success, Da Nang plans to implement solid waste classification at source by 2025. Experts from Yokohama City and the Japanese Institute for Global Environmental Strategy (IGES), along with officials and residents of Nam Duong Ward, Hai Chau District, participated in the waste sorting model in...

To Thi Hai Yen, principal of Giang Vo secondary school in Ba Dinh district of Hanoi, beats the drum to kick off the new school year at an opening ceremony held on September 5. All teachers and students are eager to welcome in the start of the new school year amid a joyful and exciting atmosphere. Teachers and students at Giang Vo secondary school in Hanoi are ready to start the new school year. The post 22+ Million Students Commence New School Year appeared first on Vietexplorer.com .

According to The Guardian (UK), the world’s largest bottle of whisky, known as the “Intrepid,” stands at 1.8 meters tall. Vietnamese businessman Viet Nguyen Dinh Tuan is the proud owner of this 311-liter bottle of 32-year-old Macallan single malt, which he acquired for £1.1 million at an auction in Edinburgh, Scotland. Viet Nguyen Dinh Tuan purchased the 311-liter bottle of 32-year-old Macallan single malt for £1.1 million at auction. He is a well-known collector with a spirits collection valued at over £150 million. Viet added the bottle of whisky to his collection in Ho Chi Minh City, along with a certificate from Guinness World Records confirming it as the largest in the world. The final price per dram (25ml) amounted to nearly £92. As a long time investor in rare spirits, Viet owns a variety of the world’s rarest and oldest cognac and whisky bottles. The Intrepid bottle is his most recent addition, joining his collection that already includes the world’s only complet...

“We have reached our destination!” my Thai companion, Jiratha Jamsuwan, exclaimed excitedly as we entered the reception lobby of Lady Hill Resort. This newly-opened 5-star resort is conveniently situated across from the iconic Fansipan Mountain in Sapa Town, Lao Cai Province. Our arduous journey on the sleeper bus brought us to this destination, with the sole intention of experiencing the mesmerizing beauty of the clouds and conquering Fansipan Peak, the highest point in Indochina.  The Fansipan mountain is known as the “gateway to the sky” in Vietnam. Photo: Nguyen Minh Tu Symbolic Mountain of Indochina Climbing Mount Fansipan is widely regarded as the ultimate adventure for those captivated by the charm of Southeast Asia and the stunning splendor of northwest Vietnam. Although Vietnam does not boast a mountain as its national symbol, akin to Japan’s majestic Mount Fuji or Switzerland’s renowned Matterhorn, our nation takes immense pride in Mount Fansipan – the h...

French auction house Lynda Trouvé will be auctioning off several Indochinese artworks, including 19 paintings by King Ham Nghi, who was exiled to Algeria by the French colonialists due to his patriotism. The auction is scheduled for September 22. One notable piece is “Soleil Couchant Sur La Campagne” (Sunset over the Countryside), painted in 1911, which features the handwritten date, signature, and royal title of the king. This is a unique opportunity to acquire a collection of paintings by the esteemed former emperor of Annam, the predecessor of modern-day Vietnam. These works of art, sourced from the attic of Henri Aubé, a French military officer who served in Hanoi from 1907 to 1909, are being made available for sale. It is a rare occasion as such a large number of these remarkable paintings have never been offered on the market before.  Soleil couchant sur la campagne (Sunset over the Countryside), painted by King Ham Nghi in 1911. According to Drouot.com, the ...

The auction, organized by Drouot, France’s oldest auction house, is scheduled for September 22nd. This collection of 19 paintings, previously owned by infantry lieutenant colonel Henri Aubé, is currently being held by a private collector. Emperor Ham Nghi, who had a brief reign from 1884 to 1885 before being exiled to Algeria by the French, personally painted these artworks and gifted them to Aubé as a sign of comradeship. The paintings were discovered after the wars in a discarded box and have been carefully preserved ever since. This assortment of artworks up for auction comprises the most extensive and comprehensive compilation of Emperor Ham Nghi’s paintings. The ‘Chemin le long de la rivière’ painting by Emperor Ham Nghi. Photo: N.Vu / Tuoi Tre One notable piece in this collection is the ‘Sun in the countryside’ (Soleil couchant sur la campagne) painting, measuring 24.5x19cm. Created by the emperor in 1911, this particular artwork is done in oil paint on cardboard...