English newsp

The variety is stunning: festivals and spiritual tourism in An Giang; islands with sandy beaches, national parks and mangrove ecology in Kiên Giang; floating markets in Cần Thơ and Tiền Giang; coconut and fruit orchards in Bến Tre; and views at the southernmost point of Việt Nam in Cà Mau Province are only some of the riches on offer. … [Read more...] about Tourism hopes for the Mekong Delta

Arroios in Lisbon, Portugal Shimokitazawa in Tokyo, Japan Onikan in Lagos, Nigeria Wedding in Berlin, Germany Historic Filipinotown in Los Angeles, US The Waterfront in Hobart, Australia Strasbourg-Saint-Denis in Paris, France Astoria in New York City, US Embajadores in Madrid, Spain Pilsen in Chicago, US Peckham in London, UK Soi Pridi Banomyong/Phra Khanong in Bangkok, Thailand Footscray in Melbourne, Australia Zhongshan in Taipei, Taiwan Kerem Hateimanim and Shuk HaCarmel in Tel Aviv, Israel Kypseli in Athens, Greece Jalatlaco in Oaxaca, Mexico District 3 in HCM City, Việt Nam Juárez in Mexico City, Mexico Poblenou in Barcelona, Spain   … [Read more...] about HCM City’s District 3: 18th coolest neighbourhood in the world

So come ‘tea-time’ at the end of the working week, a trip to the chippie was an observed family ritual. It still is today, and I’ve no doubt that on Friday evening UK time, there will be queues forming at various fish and chip establishments the length and breadth of the country. … [Read more...] about There’s no taste like home

The Sài Gòn River runs through the country's most vibrant and dynamic city. The city is constantly evolving on this side of the river, which embraces the island in the middle. Located in District 2 near HCMC International School, Nhà Hàng 13 (Restaurant 13) faces the river on one side, which is where you'd want to sit when booking a table.  … [Read more...] about Riverside spot offers great food and a view

Vice Minister Bui The Duy from the Ministry of Science and Technology commented: ‘The innovation partnership between Australia and Vietnam has proven to be an effective mechanism for the two countries to share best practice and models to enhance the innovation systems in both countries. We hope grants provided under the Aus4Innovation program will set examples of how innovation – particularly when it can jointly developed and implemented – can transform our society and deliver economic, social and environmental sustainability.’ … [Read more...] about VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES OCTOBER 13

A game called “Speak-dating” is also being held, which allows people to come into contact with each other in different languages for five minutes of fun learning. Attractive prizes for the winners of the quiz include scholarships for language courses, t-shirts, hats and books. … [Read more...] about European languages day to take place