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Tuyen performed exceptionally well in the qualifying round of the women’s 10m air rifle event at the Asian tournament, scoring an impressive 627.8 points. This secured her a place in the final. On the other hand, her teammate, Phi Thanh Thao, scored 625.2 points, which placed her in the 26th position, ending her run at the competition. Out of the eight finalists, five had already qualified for the Paris Olympics. Tuyen needed to outperform Amini Pozveh of Iran and Huiyi Tan of Singapore for one of the remaining two available Olympic berths. Guided by coach Nguyen Duy Hoang, Tuyen finished in fourth place overall with a score of 125.9, officially securing herself a place at the 2024 Paris Olympics, scheduled from July 26 to August 11. This achievement also makes Tuyen the second Vietnamese shooter and the fourth athlete from Vietnam to earn a spot in the 2024 Olympics. Trinh Thu Vinh secured a ticket to the Games after finishing fifth in the women’s 10m air pistol event at the 2023 IS...

At the event organized by the Vietnamese Embassy in Argentina, Vietnamese expatriates in the Latin American country had the opportunity to watch a video showcasing Vietnam’s impressive socio-economic achievements and the vibrant Vietnamese culture. They were also treated to delicious traditional Vietnamese dishes as part of the Tet festival celebrations. During the event, Vietnamese Ambassador to Argentina, Duong Quoc Thanh, emphasized the positive development of Vietnam-Argentina relations in 2023. Particularly noteworthy was the high-level visit of National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue, which coincided with the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries. Looking ahead to 2024, there are plans for important visits by Vietnamese leaders, as well as representatives from ministries and localities, to Argentina. These visits aim to further enhance the potential for cooperation between Vietnam and Argentina. The Vietnamese community in Argentina comprises app...

The Vietnamese Tet holiday usually occurs in late January or early February. It is considered the optimal time to travel to Vietnam as the weather is not too hot in the central and southern parts of the country, while the north is cold. However, there are a few things foreign travelers should keep in mind when visiting during this time of year. A calligraphy stall on Hanoi Street during the Tet holiday. Photo: Chuyen cua Ha Noi Best places to visit during Tet holiday Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City are excellent destinations to visit during Tet , as many national celebrations and events take place, particularly in the downtown areas. One of the highlights of this year’s Tet holiday in Hanoi is the “Vietnamese Tet – Old Quarter Tet 2024″ program, which will be held from January 28 to February 9 at Kim Ngan Temple; Hanoi Old Quarter Culture Exchange Center, located at No.50 Dao Duy Tu Street; Culture and Arts Center, located at No.22 Hang Buom Street; Thang Long Impe...

Hanoi Spring , an exhibition at the Vietnam Museum of Fine Arts, Hanoi, showcases 36 unique artworks from renowned artists selected from the museum’s modern art and Hang Trong folk painting collections. Visitors have the opportunity to admire the exquisite artworks by prominent artists. Photo: VNA Nguyen Anh Minh, the Director of the  Vietnam Museum of Fine Arts , emphasized the significance of spring in Hanoi as a unique feature and source of inspiration for artists. The charm and ambiance of Hanoi’s spring have been immortalized in numerous literary and artistic works. “In terms of visual arts, the enchanting atmosphere, picturesque scenery, and harmony of Hanoi’s spring have always been a muse for countless generations of artists. This source of inspiration never ceases, just like the four seasons that cyclically grace our lives, perpetually in motion, evolving, and flourishing,” he explained. The exhibition splendidly captures the beauty of Hanoi duri...

The Vietnamese Government has issued Decree 5/2024/ND-CP, which includes special preferential import tariffs for Cambodian goods. This is part of the implementation of the bilateral trade promotion agreement for the 2023-2024 period, as reported by VNA. The decree provides detailed information on special preferential tax rates and the conditions to be entitled to those rates. These conditions include being on the list in Appendix I to the decree, having a C/O form S issued by authorized agencies of Cambodia, and being transported through specific border gates specified in Appendix III to the decree. Photo: VNA In addition, the decree also stipulates specific tariffs and import quotas for rice and unprocessed tobacco leaves originating from Cambodia . According to the decree, rice products that are produced with the support of Vietnamese firms, households, and individuals in Cambodian provinces bordering Vietnam must comply with the existing regulations on export and im...

Recently, the People’s Committee of Ninh Binh province held a press conference to announce the launch of various activities aimed at strengthening community cohesion, promoting cultural exchanges, and enhancing the image of the Trang An cultural heritage site. Tran Song Tung, vice chairman of the Ninh Binh Provincial People’s Committee, emphasized that Ninh Binh is the only locality in Southeast Asia with mixed cultural and natural heritage. Diverse activities are planned for this year, including the old Tet festival and an international scientific conference. These activities aim to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Trang An as a world heritage site. Ninh Binh is a small city located two hours south of Hanoi, in the north of Vietnam. Photo: Danang Private Car When people talk about traveling to Ninh Binh, they are usually referring to the province rather than the city itself. Known as the ‘Halong Bay on land’, Ninh Binh province is a place of natural beauty that is wort...

Vietnam ranked 49th on the global beauty rankings in 2023, with a total of 3,669 points, according to Missosology, the world’s leading publication on beauty pageants, as reported by VOV. Missosology calculates Vietnam’s points based on the achievements of its representatives in five major beauty pageants: Miss Universe, Miss World, Miss International, Miss Earth, and Miss Supranational. Notable Vietnamese contestants include Dang Thanh Ngan, the fourth runner-up of Miss Supranational 2023, Nguyen Phuong Nhi, who made it to the Top 15 of Miss International 2023, and Do Thi Lan Anh, the second runner-up of Miss Earth 2023. Vietnamese beauty Do Thi Lan Anh. Source: KIENG CAN TEAM Do Thi Lan Anh was honored with the title of Miss Earth Water, equivalent to a runner-up, in the grand final of the Miss Earth 2023 pageant, held in Ho Chi Minh City in December 2023. Lan Anh, 26, was crowned Miss Earth Vietnam 2023. She currently resides in the United States and stands at a heig...