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After the flight to Shanghai, P.T.H.T. returned to Ho Chi Minh City before traveling to her grandparents’ hometown in Nui Thanh District, Quang Nam Province for the Tet, or Lunar New Year, holiday. … [Read more...] about Vietnamese woman, suffering fever, isolated in central province for new coronavirus observation

I had the feeling that Cham Island had become familiar to me for no reason even though I traveled alone. A local driver took me to some attractions on the island. Our bike ran on a winding road lined with houses and small paddy fields. Half hidden in forest at the foot of the mountain in the west was the ancient Hai Tang Pagoda which had been there for more than 250 years. From afar, the lock looked like a big pond, which made me find the island like a place in the peaceful countryside. … [Read more...] about A visit to the rustic, peaceful Cham Island

Hanoi (VNA) - In the mornings before he opens his traditional house to visitors, Meritorious Artist To Thanh Son prepares tea to welcome his guests. When Bat Trang commune on the outskirts of Hanoi was officially recognised as a tourist site last month, his traditional house with its beautiful garden, old kiln and showroom of pottery products started receiving many tourists every day. In October 2019, the Hanoi People’s Committee and the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT) brought smart tourism to Bat Trang, further highlighting it on the capital’s travel map. Smart tourism Bat Trang commune is located in Gia Lam district, 10km from the city centre. It comprises Bat Trang and Giang Cao villages. A century ago, people of Bo Bat village (now Yen Thanh commune, the northern province of Ninh Binh) followed King Ly Cong Uan from Hoa Lu to Thang Long - the new capital city (now Hanoi). They set up a pottery and brick-making ward on the banks … [Read more...] about Bat Trang – A star of Hanoi craft village tourism

Huazhong Normal University has the largest number of Vietnamese - nine students and a child - while the rest are at Wuhan University, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, China University of Geosciences, and Wuhan Sports University. … [Read more...] about 24 Vietnamese students, relatives remain in China’s Wuhan

Australia's Ashleigh Barty celebrates winning her match against Czech Republic's Petra Kvitova at Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia January 28, 2020 – PHOTO: REUTERS MELBOURNE (REUTERS) - Ash Barty stormed into her maiden Australian Open semi-final on Tuesday with an emphatic 7-6(6) 6-2 win over Petra Kvitova that avenged her defeat to the hard-hitting Czech in last year’s quarter-final at Melbourne Park. … [Read more...] about Barty avenges Kvitova defeat to reach semi-finals