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HTML preserved, images and their links preserved, no trace of the trigger text. The Hanoi Christmas Fair is an annual event that spreads festive cheer and wonder in Vinhomes Gardenia, Nam Tu Liem District. This year’s fair, held during Noel 2024, promises an enchanting experience for locals and tourists alike. The fair offers a unique opportunity for the community to come together and indulge in warm mulled wine, explore distinctive wares, and immerse themselves in the warm and joyous atmosphere. The Hanoi Christmas Fair 2024 attracts a diverse crowd, including locals and foreign visitors. Photos: Anh Kiet/The Hanoi Times This year, the event aims to provide an array of experiential activities and a vibrant shopping experience to celebrate Christmas. Nearly 50 booths from renowned brands such as Puccini, BOO, The Body Shop, Flower Of Hands, Zota, Beyond & Co, Little Sam, and ABC Mart are participating in the fair, showcasing accessories, fashion items, and festi...

In December 2024, the streets of Hanoi played host to a unique exhibition as part of the Month of Arts Practice (MAP) 2024. Motorcycles rode through the city, adorned with posters created by artists from Bremen, Germany, showcasing their interpretations of the theme “movement.” MAP 2024, led by Heritage Art Space in collaboration with the University of the Arts Bremen, is an initiative funded by the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research. This three-year project, titled “Pathways to Transformative Sustainability at Universities,” explores artistic perspectives on movement and mobility. The posters, designed in Germany and then sent to Vietnam, were printed and mounted on motorcycles from December 14-20. The artists, including Felix Dreesen, Florian Witt, Jeroen Jacobs, Kayle Brandon, Siegfried Bank, Soobeen Woo, and Alexander Noah, presented their unique interpretations of movement through their work. The exhibition aimed to document the movement of the posters through Ha...

Vinh Hy Bay in Ninh Thuan, a province in south-central Vietnam, was the second most searched destination by locals, according to Google’s ‘Year in Search 2024’ list. The top spot went to Malaysia, with Europe also making an appearance in sixth place as a desired international travel location. Other domestic destinations that made the cut include the ancient town of Hoi An in Quang Nam Province, Con Son in the bustling city of Can Tho, Gia Lai Province with its lush mountains, the romantic city of Da Lat in Lam Dong Province, Thuy Chau tourist area in Binh Duong Province, and the ever-popular Da Nang. The list also included a general search for ‘travel within Vietnam,’ indicating a growing interest in exploring the beauty of their own country. A spokesperson from Google Vietnam confirmed to Tuoi Tre (Youth) newspaper that the data in the list was carefully compiled, with search phrases like ‘travel to Vinh Hy’ and ‘Thuy Chau tourist area’ reflecting the exact keywords used by locals....

The Matsya 6000 submersible is set to embark on its maiden voyage in January 2025, with a crew on board, led by scientist Ramesh Raju from the National Institute of Ocean Technology (NIOT) in Chennai. This marks a significant step towards India’s first crewed underwater mission, Samudrayaan. Raju and a dedicated team of NIOT scientists have diligently prepared for this moment over the past three years. As they approach their litmus test, anticipation mounts. Early next week, the 28-tonne vehicle will undergo trials in a harbor off Chennai, carrying three crew members. If all goes according to plan, NIOT will boldly send a crew 6,000 meters beneath the Indian Ocean in 2026 – coinciding with ISRO’s ambitious manned space mission. Dr. Vedachalam N, Project Director of Matsya 6000, underscores the significance of NIOT’s role in ocean exploration, drawing a parallel with ISRO’s space endeavors. He emphasizes that the success of the Samudrayaan Mission will propel India into an...

Vietnam – China Border Youth Friendship Exchange in 2023. (Photo: Hang Nguyen) The program aims to review and continue the long-standing traditions of friendship, connection, and exchange, and aims to expand cooperative relationships in social affairs as well as learn from effective economic development models. The program also facilitates the sharing of experiences in implementing Youth Union work and youth movements, as well as cultural and artistic exchanges. By doing so, it aims to express the faith, will, and aspirations of the youth from both countries to work together and cultivate a close relationship “from mountain to mountain, river to river”. During the event, youth delegations from four Vietnamese provinces bordering Yunnan province (including Dien Bien, Lai Chau, Lao Cai, and Ha Giang) and Chinese youth delegates participated in a variety of exciting activities in Kunming city, Honghe Hani and Yi, and Dali Bai of Yunnan province. At the “Chinese-Vietnamese Yout...

Similar to traditional Vietnamese Tet, Christmas is a most important holiday for many expats. The celebration is important not only because it is a major religious holiday for Christians and is widely celebrated worldwide, but also an occasion for family reunions. Wayne Worrell, a British expat and his children are busily decorating their house in Hanoi for Christmas Eve. Photo: Hoang Huy/The Hanoi Times Wherever they go, foreigners will feel a pleasant and warm Christmas like in their homeland. This year, quite a few foreign expatriates and international travelers have chosen Vietnam as their holiday destination, while others have brought the festive atmosphere of their home countries to the Vietnamese city where they live. Everyone is looking forward to a warm and merry Christmas. On the streets, Yuletide is in the air… Days before Christmas Eve, streets in Hanoi’s downtown have been filled with colorful decorations. Christians and non-Christians, Hanoians and fo...

In fact, there are many apps that are touted as those for online friendships and free live streams. However, in reality, they are online casino rooms, as an investigation by Tuoi Tre (Youth) newspaper revealed. After a registration process with many steps, including account verification, a player can sign up for these apps. As a registered member of the app, the player can see many online casino rooms that offer gambling games. There are a variety of online gambling games offered to players, while sexy girls in scanty clothes or even naked appear in live streams to attract punters. Among them is a girl named Thuong, possibly a fake name, with about 31,000 followers, live-streaming on the app. Thuong’s live stream often lures more than 300 users. The girl received over 200 gifts for less than an hour of live streaming. The gifts were ‘coins’ redeemed by players who won the games. Attempt to lure players Thuong chats with players and shows them how...

The Dao Ngoc-Ngu Xa area is the second food street in Hanoi after the first came up at Tong Duy Tan-Cam Chi in Hoan Kiem District 10 years ago. Photo: PLO The zone covers two streets, Ngu Xa and Nguyen Khac Hieu, traversing the centre of Dao Ngoc – Ngu Xa, the folk name for a 4.5ha islet on Truc Bach Lake in Truc Bach ward. It is the second food street in Hanoi after the first came up at Tong Duy Tan-Cam Chi in Hoan Kiem District 10 years ago. The Dao Ngoc-Ngu Xa area will be closed to vehicles from 7 p.m. to midnight on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. The Dao Ngoc-Ngu Xa area will be closed to vehicles from 7 p.m. to midnight on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Photo: PLO Existing restaurants and market activities will be maintained while products recognised under the “One Commune, One Product” (OCOP) programme will be promoted. Traditional Ngu Xa bronze casting will also be introduced at the bronze casting museum. Apart from street cultural events on the we...