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The 36-year-old Serb was defeated by the local favorite Sinner earlier this week in the group stage, but he got his revenge with an outstanding performance, winning 6-3 6-3. A packed crowd at Turin’s Pala Alpitour had hoped to see the 22-year-old Sinner claim the biggest title of his career, but Djokovic was simply on another level. The world number one only dropped two points on his serve in a flawless first set, and once he broke Sinner’s serve in the fourth game, it was mostly one-way traffic. At one point, Djokovic won 14 consecutive points against the world number four before Sinner briefly halted the 24-time Grand Slam champion’s momentum. Sinner managed to avoid going down a double break as Djokovic surprisingly missed a routine passing shot. Sinner then had chances to break back in the sixth game, but he couldn’t convert either of them. Djokovic also failed to convert break points that would have given him a 5-2 lead, as a few errors crept into his game. The crowd did the...

A ceremony was held on November 24 to officially inaugurate Hanoi night tourism offers , launch the “Welcome to Hanoi” photo contest, and announce the recognition of Hoan Kiem Lake and its surroundings and the Old Quarter as a city-level travel destination. Hanoi’s iconic Quan Truong Gate was lit up with a light show on November 24. Photos: Duy Minh/The Hanoi Times According to Dang Huong Giang, director of the Hanoi Tourism Department, this series of activities comes within the month of the “Creative City Event” to promote the night economy in the capital. “The night tourism offers would help improve tourists’ travel experience, make them stay longer, and thus contribute to the capital’s economic growth,” she said. Among the officially announced night tours, some are completely new, including the one at the Vietnam Women’s Museum entitled “ Legend of Youth- Live a Worthy Life ”; “ Thang Long – Hanoi Night Cycling Tour ”; and the “ The Quintessence of Education ” tour...

Locals and tourists will have the opportunity to enjoy the light shows that will take place at 22 Hang Buom Cultural and Arts Center and Quan Chuong Gate from November 24 to 26. The event is held within the framework of the launching ceremony of Hanoi Night Tours 2023. A folk performance at Quan Chuong Gate in Hanoi’s Old Quarter Area. Photo: Van Dung According to the Department of Tourism of Hanoi, the city will introduce 15-night tours with new and diverse contents and forms to promote local tourism and offer a variety of night tourism experiences. The opening ceremony of the event will be held at 8pm on November 24. For the first time ever, visitors can witness a stunning light show at the 22 Hang Buom Cultural and Arts Center. This will be a unique opportunity to explore the beauty of Hanoi’s night through the lens of art in the heart of the city’s cultural heritage. The grand light performance will showcase thirteen tangible and intangible heritages of Hanoi, inc...

According to Tran Nguyen Ba, deputy director of the Kien Giang Department of Culture and Sports, this is the first world-class sporting event ever held in Phu Quoc City. The event has served as a platform to showcase Phu Quoc’s breathtaking landscapes, rich culture, and warm-hearted people to both local and international visitors. “Sports tourism has become a global trend, and we are planning to propose to the provincial People’s Committee to organize more sporting events annually. This initiative aims to attract both local and international tourists to Phu Quoc, giving them the opportunity to explore and experience the beauty of our landscapes,” Ba added. A high number of foreigners participate in the BIM Group Ironman 70.3. Photo : Chi Cong / Tuoi Tre The athletes competed in a 2km open water swim, followed by a challenging 90km bike ride, and finished with a half-marathon distance of 21.1km. Mark Allen, a six-time Ironman world champion, expressed his awe at Phu Quoc...

The walking event took place along Nguyen Van Huong Street in Thao Dien Ward, Thu Duc City, an administrative district under Ho Chi Minh City. The fundraising walk gathered Nguyen Van Dua, former permanent deputy secretary of the municipal Party Committee; Nguyen Thi Quyet Tam, former deputy secretary of the municipal Party Committee and chairwoman of the municipal People’s Council; and many other officials in the city. The second edition of the walkathon this year was organized on a bigger scale than its previous iteration, said vice-chairman of the Thu Duc administration Nguyen Ky Phung. More than VND18 billion (US$742,000) was raised in the event and will be used to fund social welfare programs of which poor people will be the main beneficiaries, he added. Among the first finishers, Thu Suong revealed that her five-member family joined the walkathon which she described as a truly meaningful and humane event. “Our family has beautiful memories this morning,” Suong said. The eve...

The Photo Exhibition that was opened to the public at Bach Dang Park on Phu Quoc Island in Kien Giang Province, southern Vietnam, on Tuesday, brought a visual feast to domestic and international visitors. The exhibition, co-organized by the propaganda department of the Party Central Committee and the Kien Giang Province Party Committee, showcases 187 photos depicting the captivating beauty of the country’s border areas and highlighting cultural features. The objective of these photos is to introduce the beauty of the border landscapes and cultural values, while instilling patriotism among the Vietnamese people, according to Nguyen Thanh Phong, head of the propaganda commission of the provincial Party Committee. The exhibition also aims to raise awareness of Vietnam’s land and sea sovereignty, as well as honor the border forces who tirelessly protect the country, added Phong. Representatives cut a ribbon to launch the photo exhibition in Phu Quoc City, Kien Giang Province, ...

The purpose of the trip is to enhance the relationship between the Vietnam Union of Friendship Organizations (VUFO) and Japanese partners and establish relationships with new organizations and partners on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and Japan. A working session between the VUFO delegation and non-governmental organizations in Japan. During the trip, the VUFO delegation met and worked with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), non-governmental organizations, and international organizations. The delegation also cooperated with JICA to organize discussions with Japanese partners. During the working sessions, JICA and other organizations affirmed that Vietnam is an important partner and a top priority for Japan in international cooperation activities and foreign non-governmental aid. In addition, JICA representatives expressed their delight and appreciation for the VUFO delegation’s trip. ...

The four-day festival starting on November 16 seeks to enhance mutual understanding of culture, cuisine, and tourism between the citizens of the two localities. Many young people gather together at the Quang Ninh planning, fair, and exhibition palace to participate in various activities during the event. Street art performances attract thousands of visitors as they snap photos with robots, cartoon characters, and manga cosplayers. Bumblebee is a fictional robot character who appears in the Transformers franchise. The character is a member of the Autobots, a group of sentient, self-configuring, modular extraterrestrial robotic lifeforms. Tourists enjoy taking photos with people transforming into fishermen and miners. Doraemon, a famous character in the Japanese manga series with the same name, is associated with the childhood of Vietnamese children for many generations. Participants enjoy Yosakoi dances during the event. A special space with snow is set up for visitor...

Members from foreign representative agencies in Ho Chi Minh City attended a ‘pho’ (noodle soup) cooking class under the guidance of chefs from the Saigon Professional Chefs Association (SPC) on November 23, VNA reported. Co-hosted by the municipal Department of Foreign Affairs, the Institute of Cultural Exchange with France (IDECAF), the Ho Chi Minh City Food & Beverage Association (FBA) and the SPC, the event drew leaders and staff of representative agencies from the UK, Australia, Belarus, Cambodia, Hungary, Indonesia, New Zealand, Japan, China and the International Organization for Migration (IOM) who cooked beef, lamb and vegan ‘pho’. Foreign Diplomats in Ho Chi Minh City Learn to Cook Pho. Deputy Director of the municipal Department of Foreign Affairs Pham Tran Thanh Thao said the exchange activity, in response to Vietnam’s Day of Pho on December 12, enables diplomats and their families to explore and spread the essence of Vietnamese culinary culture, and the ...

During the Vietnam Foodexpo 2023, an Indian business delegation organized by the Vietnam Trade Office in India, in coordination with the Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) and the Federation of Indian Export Organizations (FIEO), attended the event. Vietnam Foodexpo 2023 is being held at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Centre (SECC) in Ho Chi Minh City from November 22-25. The event showcases over 500 booths from nearly 400 domestic and international enterprises, including businesses from 30 Vietnamese cities and provinces, as well as over 20 countries and territories like the US, Russia, Australia, China, the Republic of Korea, and Japan. The Vietnam Trade Office in India has coordinated the organization of an Indian business delegation to attend Vietnam Foodexpo 2023. Source: congthuong.vn According to Bui Trung Thuong, Vietnamese Trade Counselor in India , the Indian business delegation consists of more than 30 participating businesses, with over 20...

On November 24, Deputy Director of the General Department of Politics under the Vietnam People’s Army (VPA) Sen. Lieut. Gen. Trinh Van Quyet received a young officer delegation from the Cuban Ministry of Revolutionary Armed Forces, led by second chief of the ministry’s Political Directorate General of Brigade Marcelo Perez, according to VNA. Quyet praised the defense cooperation between the two countries and the achievements of the collaboration between the young military officers of Vietnam and Cuba in recent years. At the reception. Photo: PANO He assured the guest that the Vietnamese people and army will always stand side by side with and offer all possible support to Cuba , just as Cuba supported Vietnam during its difficult times in the struggle for national liberation and nation building. He also mentioned that the General Department of Politics of the VPA always supports and creates favorable conditions for young officers from both countries to enhance their exc...

A fashion store is offering discounts of up to 50%. Promotion campaigns for the Black Friday sales run from one to two weeks. On the streets around Ba Dinh, Dong Da, and Cau Giay districts, a lot of shops remain mostly empty, despite running 50% to 70% discount programmes since early last week. The most popular items on sale include clothes, cosmetics, gadgets, and home appliances with discounts of up to 80%. However, no large crowds gather or long lines form as seen in previous years. A shopkeeper in Cau Giay district shares that customers this year are very cautious, with many being more interested in the quality of goods instead of their prices. Even after the shop offers cuts of 70% on goods, customers are still not tempted. A shop in a shopping centre discounts up to 80% on all items and 20% to 30% on the latest ones to lure consumers. A banner in a shopping centre shows discounts of 80% on all items up to Nov...