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With its geographical conditions, geological resources, minerals, and medicinal plants, Vietnam has the potential to become one of the emerging leaders in the field of medical tourism. Experts, researchers, and travel companies have highlighted the importance of tapping into these resources. Nguyen Van Luu, a former senior specialist of the Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism, emphasizes the need to mobilize resources with a long-term utilization strategy. Human resources, financial resources, infrastructure, policies, and others are all important factors for the development of medical tourism. However, these resources are finite and some are already declining and scarce. Without a sustainable utilization strategy, these resources will be exhausted in a short period of time. Therefore, it is crucial to “awaken” forgotten potential and harness the comprehensive power of resources to optimize and effectively utilize the medical tourism industry. Local authorities must also consider...

This group of participants included 1,000 children and 15 international athletes from 14 countries and territories. This event is the second edition of its kind, meeting international standards recognized by the Association of International Marathons and Distance Races (AIMS). The tournament officially began on Sunday morning, offering 5km, 10km, 21km, and 42km races for both professional and amateur runners. The runners who participated in this tournament can use their results to register for prestigious running events around the world, such as the World Six Majors. These events take place annually in Tokyo, Boston, London, Berlin, Chicago, and New York City. On Saturday afternoon, the races for children as part of the tournament were completed. Nguyen Phuoc Thien, vice-chairman of the People’s Committee of Dong Thap Province, located in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta region, speaks at the opening ceremony of the Dat Sen Hong (The Land of Pink Lotus) Marathon held in the provinci...

The streets are full of flowers, national flags, banners, panels, and posters to celebrate the capital’s great day. The post Hanoi streets adorned for Capital Liberation Day festivities appeared first on Vietexplorer.com .

The model comes from the idea of ​​connecting history to the present by trams, when Hanoi once had a tram network featuring five lines, running from 1901 to 1991. The model reminds local people of city life in Hanoi in the 1990s. The model is equipped with a modern sound and lighting system and features many details of folk culture. The double decker streetcar is equipped with a modern sound and lighting system and features many details of folk culture. The first deck displays artifacts, paintings, photos, and documents of Hanoi from the old time. Indeed, many precious Vietnamese tea products are also on showcase. After two weeks of operation, the service has received plenty of positive feedback from both domestic and foreign tourists alike. The space is expected to help international friends gain a greater understanding about Vietnamese culture. Since its inauguration early this year, the Dao Ngoc-Ngu Xa food and pedestrian zone has become a new culinary destination in Hanoi....

Vladimir Moiseenko, director of the Napalkova cancer centre in St. Petersburg – one of Russia’s leading cancer diagnosis and treatment establishments, expressed his interest in further enhancing collaboration in cancer treatment with Vietnam at a recent interview with VNA. Moiseenko, also a member of the Russian Academy of Sciences, said cancer is on the rise in every country, particularly in developing nations like Vietnam. Successful cancer treatment largely depends on early detection, and it is crucial to focus on identifying tumors at an early stage. Vladimir Moiseenko, Director of the Napalkova cancer centre in St. Petersburg. Photo: VNA According to the oncologist, Russia has been actively implementing early detection programmes, and over 50% of patients diagnosed in the early stages can be completely cured. When the disease reaches its later stages, treatment mainly aims to prolong life or ensure a better quality of life for patients. The Napalkova cancer centre,...

Kinofest, an annual German Film Festival organized by the Goethe Institute, has returned to audiences in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City for its 2023 edition from November 1 to 7. A scene from the movie Liebe, D-Mark, Tod (2022, Cem Kaya). Photo: Screenshot Initiated by the Goethe-Institut Southeast Asia with the participation of Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, the Philippines, Thailand, Myanmar, Vietnam, Timor-Leste, and New Zealand, Kinofest 2023 will showcase the latest award-winning films of German cinema, including those awarded at the Berlinale Film Festival. Diverse in genre and subject matter, this year’s Kinofest film series revolves around the themes of connection, immigration, and cultural interference in contemporary German life. The topic of migration captivates audiences in Germany, and cinema serves as an effective medium to express social issues in a compassionate way. The idea of migration in the context of globalization is not limited to a specific region ...

American guitarist Steve Vai (Steven Siro Vai) performed brilliantly in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, on October 19 evening as part of his Inviolate World Tour, receiving thunderous applause from spectators, reported VOV. The fully-packed Nguyen Du Indoor Stadium was enthusiastically entertained by famous songs performed by Vai, a three-time Grammy Award winner, and his colleagues. American guitarist Steve Vai and his Hydra guitar. Photo: Whammy Bar Session They were really impressed with Vai’s Hydra guitar which is a multi-functional instrument with two-headstocks, three-necks that hosts 7 and 12-string guitars; a 4-string ¾ scale length bass; 13 sympathetic harp strings; half-fretless necks; single-coil, humbucking, piezo, MIDI and sustainer pickups; floating and hardtail tremolo bridges and phase splitters. This is the first performance in Vietnam for the 63-year-old American guitarist, marking 45 years of his music career and promoting his album Inviolate. Vietnam is t...