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The city was covered in dense fog from 5:00 to 7:00 am on Thursday, according to local residents. Both locals and tourists were amazed as the thick mist surrounded the entire city and the surrounding mountains. A high-rise building is covered in thick mist in Quy Nhon City, Binh Dinh Province, south-central Vietnam. Photo: Dung Nhan / Tuoi Tre Nguyen Hong Hanh, a local resident of Quy Nhon, mentioned that she woke up early to enjoy the fog and go jogging on the beach. “I love the cool breeze and misty weather,” Hanh said, expressing her satisfaction. She also mentioned that the dense fog and mild climate created a reminiscent atmosphere of Da Lat, a popular tourist destination in Vietnam’s Central Highlands. Dense fog flows over Quy Nhon City, Binh Dinh Province, south-central Vietnam. Photo: Dung Nhan / Tuoi Tre Others shared the same sentiment as Hanh. “Quy Nhon City looks incredibly enchanting this morning with the dense fog,” said Tran Manh Hung, a t...

Unique lantern display space in Hebei, China. Photo: XINHUA A family enjoys a warm atmosphere in a sparkling colorful space in Guizhou, China. Photo: XINHUA A lantern shaped like a dragon boat in Selangor, Malaysia. Photo: XINHUA People visit the lantern display area before the New Year of the Dragon. Photo: XINHUA The lion dance team performs during the media launch for the Sydney Moon Festival event in Chinatown in Sydney, Australia. Photo: XINHUA A family boards a train at Seoul station, South Korea, to return to their homeland. Photo: YONHAP New Zealand Post has published the Year of the Dragon stamp set to celebrate the Lunar New Year. Photo: XINHUA Students in Amman, Jordan try lion dancing during a cultural event to celebrate the Lunar New Year. Photo: XINHUA Children perform to welcome the New Year of the Dragon in Chinatown in San Francisco, USA. Photo: XINHUA Children are excite...

The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and the US Government recently organized a ceremony in Jakarta to review the ASEAN – USAID cooperation with several projects worth more than USD 26 million rolled out in five years, VNA reported. The projects, implemented since 2018, included the ASEAN – USAID Inclusive Growth in ASEAN Through Innovation, Trade and E-commerce (IGNITE), ASEAN – USAID Partnership for Regional Optimisation within the Political-Security and Socio-Cultural Communities (PROSPECT) and ASEAN Policy Implementation projects funded by the USAID and the US Department of State. The United States government, through the USAID, and the ASEAN, celebrated impactful results delivered through ASEAN-U.S. development cooperation totaling more than USD 26 million over the last five years. Source: asean.org More than 100 government officials, policymakers, entrepreneurs, representatives from civil society organizations and the private sector participated to refle...

In Vietnam, the dragon holds a sacred significance as it is closely tied to the legend of the Vietnamese people descending from dragons and fairies. Although dragons are mythical creatures, they have played a significant role in Vietnamese history and hold a special place in the hearts of the Vietnamese people. Throughout different historical periods, Vietnamese dragons have evolved and exhibited unique characteristics that reflect the vivid imagination and skill of talented craftsmen. Distinctive Traits of Vietnamese Dragons According to researcher Nguyen Quoc Huu, Deputy Director of the Exhibition Department at the National Museum of History, dragons can be found on artifacts dating back to the establishment of the Van Lang-Au Lac state in the 7th century BC. The ancient inhabitants of Vietnam began to create myths regarding their origins and started to believe in totem worship. They chose to portray crocodiles stylized as dragons, featuring pointed heads, elongated bodies, curved...