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The island is divided into two parts, with the northern part belonging to Phu Yen and the southern part being administered by another province. Located around 35 kilometers south of Tuy Hoa City in Phu Yen Province, Hon Nua Island is easily visible while riding along Ca Pass on National Highway 1 in the south-central region. The island is about one nautical mile off the shore. This small island stands out with its crystal-clear emerald-green water, especially on sunny days. It is known for its mysterious beauty, with numerous large rocks scattered across the island. On the island, there is a red lighthouse that was built in 2002. This lighthouse serves as a navigation aid for boats and ships in the waters off Phu Yen and Khanh Hoa, according to a representative from the South-Central Maritime Safety Company. Although the island does not currently offer professional tourism services, its wildness and dreamy beauty have attracted a large number of tourists who rent ships or speedboa...

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) congratulated Vietnam on its significant achievements in human development, according to a report by VNA on Friday. The UNDP launched the 2023/24 Human Development Report entitled “Breaking the Gridlock: Reimagining Cooperation in a Polarized World” at the UN headquarters in New York on March 13, local time. UNDP Administrator Achim Steiner (L) meets with Vietnamese Ambassador Dang Hoang Giang prior to the launch of the 2023/24 Human Development Report in New York on March 13. Photo: VNA At the launch event, Achim Steiner mentioned that the world has slowly recovered from the Covid-19 pandemic. The Human Development Index (HDI) has rebounded and reached its highest level since the report’s inception in 1990. However, Steiner expressed concern over rising uncertainties and conflicts in certain regions, particularly the widening gap in inequality and HDI between developed and developing countries. The UNDP hopes that the ne...

While wandering around the neighborhood of District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, he decided to wait for his girlfriend to get her hair done at a local salon on Saturday morning. Amidst the crowd of people dressed in Japan’s traditional yukata and colorful cosplay costumes, the lively music, vibrant booths, and enticing aroma of various cuisines all beckoned him to step inside. It was at that moment that he realized he had stumbled upon the Japan Vietnam Festival—an enchanting event for both Vietnamese and Japanese residents in Ho Chi Minh City. Cosplayers are seen at the 2024 Japan Vietnam Festival in Ho Chi Minh City, March 9, 2024. Photo: Dong Nguyen / Tuoi Tre News Sabine from Germany and her friends were also among the festival-goers on Saturday. She was in Ho Chi Minh City a few days before her working trip and stumbled upon the festival while strolling in the nearby area of her hotel, captivated by the event’s festive atmosphere. Meanwhile, Nguyen Thi Thuy Vy, 24, trave...

The Seven Summits include Everest in Asia, Aconcagua in South America, Denali in North America, Kilimanjaro in Africa, Elbrus in Europe, Vinson Massif in the South Pole, and Puncak Jaya in Oceania. So far, only one man of Vietnamese descent named Khai Nguyen, a Vietnamese-American IT engineer in California, has successfully conquered the Seven Summits. Céline Thanh Nha, from Ho Chi Minh City, has managed to conquer six of them, including Everest, Elbrus, Kilimanjaro, Aconcagua, Vinson Massif, and Puncak Jaya. In April this year, she will climb Denali to reach the goal of conquering the highest mountains across the seven continents. Nguyen Thanh Nha presents herself as a professional mountaineer and a talented and assertive lawyer. Photo: Supplied Nha, now 37, told Tuoi Tre (Youth) newspaper that she wanted to try many types of sports when she was young, but she never considered mountaineering. She focused on golf, a less demanding sport. Her passion for mountaineeri...

The VFF disciplinary committee has issued a national-match ban to five players for their misconduct during a game between Ba Ria-Vung Tau FC and SHB Da Nang FC on December 24, 2020. This match was a part of the Gold Star V. League 2, which is the second-highest tier in the Vietnam football league system, after the V.League 1. The players who have been banned are Tran Ky Anh, Nguyen Son Hai, Le Bang Gia Huy, Nguyen Quang Huy, and Pham Van Phong. Colonel Bui Van Thao, director of the Ba Ria-Vung Tau Department of Public Security, stated that investigators filed a request for prosecution against the players for gambling, in accordance with Article 321 of the Criminal Code, in early February. The five players were granted bail during the investigation. In the preliminary investigation, it was found that the players placed bets on SHB Da Nang winning the game against their own club on several gambling websites. As a result, they deliberately underperformed during the match. Consequently,...

Vietnam News Headlines – March 17: Vietnamese ambassador presents credential letter to Zimbabwean President US volunteers carry out social security activities in Ben Tre Vietnam to join 26th World Energy Congress Positive signs ahead for Vietnamese seafood exports to US Sustainable supply chains to help reinforce foothold of Vietnamese goods Largest watercolor painting exhibition opens in Vietnam Russian wins Binh Duong int’l women cycling tournament Nearly 1,500 people run in response to 2024 Earth Hour campaign Titathy Nguyen, President of WEC Vietnam speaks at the press conference (Photo: qdnd.vn) Vietnam to join 26th World Energy Congress Vietnam will attend the 26th World Energy Congress themed “Redesigning energy for People and Planet” hosted by the Netherlands from April 22 – 25, heard a press conference held by the Vietnam World Energy Council (WEC Vietnam) in Hanoi on March 15. This is the time the WEC has invited Vietnam to participate in the ev...

The weather forecast in different regions Northwest region: The weather is expected to be cloudy and rainy during the day with early morning fog, and sunny in the afternoon. The lowest temperature will range from 18 to 21 degrees, with some places dropping below 17 degrees. The highest temperature will range from 28 to 31 degrees, with some places reaching above 34 degrees. Northeast region: The weather is forecasted to be cloudy with light rain in some places, and fog in the early morning. The lowest temperature will range from 18 to 21 degrees, with some mountainous areas dropping below 18 degrees. The highest temperature will range from 23 to 26 degrees, with some places going above 26 degrees. Thanh Hoa – Thua Thien Hue: The weather will be cloudy and rainy in some places, with scattered light fog in the early morning. It will be sunny in the afternoon. The lowest temperature will range from 21 to 24 degrees. The highest temperature will range from 25 to 28 degrees, with some...