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Every year in northwest Vietnam, the locals plant their rice, and in Autumn, when the weather is perfect with clear blue skies and sunshine illuminating the mountains, it is the ideal time to admire the stunning golden terraced rice fields. Many travelers choose to paraglide to see My Cang Chai from a bird’s eye view. Photo: Phuong Di Dau Many people also enjoy observing the local inhabitants working in the fields, as they harvest, pack, and bring home the rice. Once people experience the breathtaking beauty of these views, it becomes difficult for them to leave. And each year, when autumn arrives, they may find themselves wanting to return to the mountains. Terraced rice fields are a traditional method of cultivating crops on sloping mountainsides, and they have been adopted by various ethnic minorities in the northwest region for centuries. These terraced fields also serve as beautiful man-made landscapes. As the harvest season approaches, The Hanoi Times highligh...

John Vessey made an important contribution to the issue of MIA (missing in action) in Vietnam, contributing to promoting Vietnam-US relations. Photo: US President Ronald Reagan’s special envoy for MIA in Vietnam, John Vessey (left) and Foreign Minister Nguyen Manh Cam on January 30, 1992. Photo: Documentary Special character On August 28, 1945, President Ho Chi Minh established the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, then concurrently served as the first Foreign Minister of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam. On the same day, he also signed the decision to establish the Ministry of Transport and Public Works (now the Ministry of Transport). What is the story related to these two Ministries? Despite having different functions and tasks, both ministries have performed the tasks assigned by the Government, whether in wartime or peacetime for the past 78 years. On this occasion, I would like to share a story about the sharing of US General John Vessey Jr., chairman of the US Joint...

John Vessey made an important contribution to the issue of MIA (missing in action) in Vietnam, contributing to promoting Vietnam-US relations. Photo: US President Ronald Reagan’s special envoy for MIA in Vietnam, John Vessey (left) and Foreign Minister Nguyen Manh Cam on January 30, 1992. Photo: Documentary Special character On August 28, 1945, President Ho Chi Minh established the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, then concurrently served as the first Foreign Minister of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam. On the same day, he also signed the decision to establish the Ministry of Transport and Public Works (now the Ministry of Transport). What is the story related to these two Ministries? Despite having different functions and tasks, both ministries have performed the tasks assigned by the Government, whether in wartime or peacetime for the past 78 years. On this occasion, I would like to share a story about the sharing of US General John Vessey Jr., chairman of the US Joint...

The conference was jointly organized by the Lam Dong Provincial People’s Committee and the Consulate General of India in Ho Chi Minh City. The event was attended by representatives of leaders of the Central Highlands provinces, the Consulate General of India in Ho Chi Minh City, and more than 40 enterprises from eight Indian states and associations including the Calcutta Chamber of Commerce, the Krishi Udyami Krishak Vikas Chamber (KUKVC), and the India Economic Development Association. Besides, 70 businesses operating in the fields of agriculture, pharmaceuticals, tourism, and education of the Central Highlands provinces also attended the conference. The conference. (Photo: Vu Dinh Dong/ Bao Quan doi nhan dan) Speaking at the conference, Madan Mohan Sethi, Consul General of India in HCMC, stated that India is a major market for Vietnam, with numerous potential products and a large middle class that accounts for around 30% of the population. Furthermore, India has over...

Visiting Hanoi in Autumn is an incredible experience for countless tourists. The period from mid-September to November offers sunny, dry, and pleasantly cool weather, with temperatures averaging below 30 degrees Celsius.  A corner of Hanoi’s Old Quarter Area. Photo: Viet Trung This season offers a delightful opportunity to indulge in a variety of seasonal delicacies, including Com (green rice flakes), Cha Ruoi (sand worm omelets), and ripe Indochina dragon plums. Morning of Day 1 To commence your Hanoi tour on the right note, we recommend indulging in a delightful breakfast accompanied by a cup of coffee around the serene Hoan Kiem Lake and the captivating Old Quarter. Aiming to cherish a tranquil environment, it is advised to wake up early, allowing you to relish the crisp morning air before the bustling streets come to life. One highly recommended beef noodle soup restaurant is Pho Thin Bo Ho, an establishment with a history of nearly 70 years. Other notable op...