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For the first time, a baby hippopotamus has been born naturally at the Hanoi Zoo, located in the heart of the city. Nguyen Cong Nghiep, Deputy Director of Hanoi Zoo in Ba Dinh District, shared that the pregnant mother hippo was a gift from Dai Nam Wonderland in Thu Dau Mot City, Binh Duong Province. She arrived at the zoo in December 2023 and, after receiving dedicated care for about eight months, gave birth to a male calf on July 23, 2024. Despite their physical resemblance to pigs and other even-toed ungulates, hippos are more closely related to cetaceans such as whales, dolphins, and porpoises. This unexpected family tree diverged around 55 million years ago. The hippopotamus is an impressive creature, ranking as the third-largest land mammal in the world by mass, after elephants and rhinos. Adult males can weigh up to 1,500 kilograms, while females reach up to 1,300 kilograms. Despite their stocky build and short legs, these mammals are surprisingly swift and can reach speeds o...

A total of 70 contestants participated in performances showcasing their national costume and evening gowns during the final night, with the organisers announcing the Top 15, Top 7, and then the top prizes. The Vietnamese beauty was named in the Top 15 along alongside contestants from Thailand, Panama, Mexico, Peru, Greece, the Ivory Coast, Bolivia, the Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, the Philippines, Colombia, Hong Kong (China), Venezuela, and Malaysia. Phuong Nhi stands at 1.70 metres tall and measures 80-57-88. Hailing from the central province of Thanh Hoa, the 21-year-old beauty first rose to prominence by winning the second runner-up title at Miss World Vietnam 2022, thereby meeting the criteria to progress to compete in the 2023 Miss International pageant. Andrea Rubio, 23, of Venezuela was ultimately crowned Miss International 2023. The first, second, third, and fourth runner-up spots went to the representatives of Colombia, Peru, the Philippines, and Bolivia. The org...

Vung Tau Beach in the southern province of Ba Ria-Vung Tau is known as one of the most prestigious beaches in the world, thanks to its exceptional natural beauty and pristine white sand, as highlighted by the travel website. In terms of popularity on TikTok, the beach has already amassed an impressive 238.1 million views, with users showcasing the stunning ocean rocks and refreshing fruit drinks available by the sea, according to Escape. Vung Tau Beach holds the third position among the world’s top 10 most popular beaches. Bondi Beach in Sydney, Australia topped the list with a staggering 660.3 million TikTok views. The website highly recommended Bondi Beach for its picturesque ocean, spectacular sand, and remarkable surfing culture. The featured videos also showcase scenes from Bondi Rescue, as well as footage of dolphins swimming and waves crashing. Pattaya Beach in Bangkok, Thailand came in second place with over 345 million TikTok views. Escape reveals that Thailand is a d...

Ho Chi Minh City, with a population of over 8 million, is the largest and most visited city in southern Vietnam. One of the top suggestions when visiting the area is to enjoy the view from the Saigon Skydeck on the Bitexco Financial Tower. This attraction is featured among the 32 best things to do in the city. Located in District 1’s Bitexco Financial Tower, the Saigon Skydeck offers panoramic views of the sprawling metropolis. As the sun sets and the city lights up, the view from the observation deck on the 49th floor is truly mesmerizing, as described by The Planet D. The city also features numerous rooftop bars near the Bitexco Financial Tower, making it a great idea to enjoy a cocktail on a rooftop patio. Another wonderful experience not to be missed is taking a Saigon river cruise. These cruises often include traditional music and dance performances, along with delicious dining options that provide an immersive experience, allowing guests to sample Vietnamese culture whil...

In the local dialect, Rú means forest, while Chá is the name of the trees which grow densely in the forest. A peaceful scene can be viewed at dawn in Ru Cha mangrove forest. When fall comes, leaves of Chá trees (excoecaria agallocha) fall which makes the forest expose its untouched and romantic natural beauty. //… //… đoạn HTML còn lại không được hiển thị. The post Fall Colors in the Ru Cha Mangrove Forest appeared first on Vietexplorer.com .

The event is one of the activities held to celebrate the 30th founding anniversary of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and the Republic of Korea (1992-2022). The writing contest will take place on the morning of October 27 at Van Mieu-Quoc Tu Giam (Temple of Literature), with the participation of 100 contestants who are keen on calligraphy and students studying the Korean language at Vietnamese universities. The organisers will choose 15 excellent works to be awarded and engraved on wood by Korean artists to display at the “President Ho Chi Minh’s saying in Korean calligraphy” exhibition from November 28-30 at the Vietnam Fine Arts Museum. The post President Ho Chi Minh’s saying in Hangeul calligraphy appeared first on Vietexplorer.com . View more from VietExplorer: Mulberry fields in Hanoi turn red when April comes All localities resolved to organise elections on schedule, successfully Recipe: Sweet pumpkin balls with mung bean filling Surviving Agent Or...

This comes following the Long An native winning the Best National Costume segment along with contestants from Thailand, the UK, and Peru. In the competition she performed whilst donning an outfit with the theme of “Truc Chi”, with her clothes drawing inspiration from a kind of traditional painting originating from Hue in the central province of Thua Thien-Hue. The Vietnamese beauty used the segment as an opportunity to greatly impressed both judges and audiences by wearing an outfit weighing 14 kg designed by Tran Thanh Tam. The Vietnamese beauty also won the “Country’s power of the year” sub-contest, earning a place to go straight into the Top 20 in the process. She was also named among the Top 10 of the ‘Best in Swimsuit’ sub-contest. Thien An, 22, was crowned Miss Grand Vietnam 2022 on October 1. Standing at 1.75 metres tall, she is currently a student at the Industrial University in Ho Chi Minh City. She weighs 60 kg and measures 88.5-66-98. This year saw the Miss Grand...

Hoan Kiem Lake is the heart of Hanoi. Whenever the Vietnam national football team wins a match, the fans tell each other: “Let’s go to the lake!” There are five reasons why Hoan Kiem Lake is a must-see destination for locals and travelers.  Thousand-year enticement history Hoan Kiem Lake is beautiful all year round. It is always an inspiration for photography lovers. Photo: Beautiful Life Image Hoan Kiem Lake is surrounded by historical monuments. A thousand years ago, this place was a bustling urban area of the Thang Long Capital. The body of water earned fame for being attached to the legend of King Le Loi, who received a holy sword from the Golden Turtle Genie to defeat invaders. He returned the sword to the lake, and a giant turtle took it before disappearing under the water. The name of Hoan Kiem, “returning sword” or Sword Lake, was born that way.  The most famous monument here is Turtle Tower, which is believed to be where Golden Turtle Genie oft...

General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong arrives in Hanoi after the visit to China. Photo: VNA During his visit from October 30-November 1, Party General Secretary Trong held talks with Party General Secretary and President of China Xi Jinping, received the Friendship Order of China, and met with Chinese Premier Li Keqiang, Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress (NPC) of China Li Zhanshu, and Chairman of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) National Committee Wang Yang , Nhan dan (People) newspaper said. At the talks and meetings, the two sides had in-depth exchanges, and reached many important common perceptions on the relations of the two Parties and countries. On the occasion, 13 cooperation documents between the countries’ ministries, sectors and localities were signed. Joint statement underlines deepening Vietnam-China partnership General Secretary of the CPC Central Committee and President of China Xi Jinpi...

The presence of Vietnamese celebrities on the red carpet of the film festival, including director Bui Thac Chuyen, producer Tran Thi Bich Ngoc, actors Le Cong Hoang and Quang Tuan, along with actresses Bao Ngoc Doling and Phuong Anh Dao, drew plenty of attention from both the gathered media and the public. The film marks the return of director Bui Thac Chuyen following his last film “Lời Nguyền Huyết Ngải” (RH108) a decade ago. “Tro Tàn Rực Rỡ” (Glorious Ashes) represents the first Vietnamese film to participate in the Main Section category of the 35th TIFF that is taking place from October 24 to November 2. It will compete against other 14 nominees selected from 107 countries and territories globally, including big hits such as “Ashkal” of France, “By the Window” of Japan, and “Egoist” of Sweden. Based on a novel by renowned Vietnamese writer Nguyen Ngoc Tu, Glorious Ashes showcases the relationships between three women and their partners in a southern seas...