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The blooming season of To Day flowers adds to the alluring appearance of the scenery of villages in Mu Cang Chai district, whilst also contributing to attracting more visitors to the locality. The pinkish hue paints the skies above Mu Cang Chai mountainous area, drawing plenty of attention from enthusiastic travelers. To Day flowers each have five petals in a bright pink colour. The flowers can only be found growing at an altitude of 1,000 metres above sea level. Blooming To Day flower trees ooze charm alongside the roads on local mountains. The peach flower, known locally as To Day, gives a blazing pink appearance to the entire tree. Flowers can mainly be found in La Pan Tan commune. The wild flowers even bloom across high peaks in the communes of Nam Khat, Pung Luong, and De Xu Phinh. Local H’Mong ethnic people consider the To Day flowers to be a sign of spring. The post To Day flow...

Being found literally everywhere in Vietnam and in Vietnamese enclaves around the world, banh mi or Vietnamese-style baguette had been a street specialty long before street food became an obsession. The Hanoi Times looks for the value of the Vietnamese specialty on a global scale. A wonderful flavor from Vietnam The baguette arrived in Vietnam during French colonialism, and nowadays it is one of the few happy legacies from the time. According to local food experts, the crusty bread, its condiments, and stuffings are all a legacy of French colonialism, while cilantro, chili, and pickles reflect the Vietnamese taste for fresh vegetables and lively flavors. The simple yet yummy delicacy with a variety of versions is very popular, equivalent to Pho or Vietnamese traditional noodle soup. The “classic” banh mi appeared a dozen decades ago and though many have brainstormed a better baguette version, the original still stands strong. Fillings include roast pork, grilled chicken, or b...

Vietnam News Today (Feb. 23) notable headlines PM pushes for close ties between Vietnam and China Vietnam – important partner of EU Vietnam presents 25 tonnes of goods as relief aid to earthquake-hit Turkey Vietnam, India boost trade in farm produce, processed food Number of flights, passengers rises sharply in two months Vietnam, China’s Hainan province strengthen trade ties Border gates in Lang Son in full swing Another Vietnamese firm launches branch in Cuba HCM City recommended to further improve investment environment Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh (R) receives Shen Xiaoming, secretary of the Hainan Provincial Party Committee, in Hanoi on February 22. (Photo: VGP) PM pushes for close ties between Vietnam and China Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on February 22 underlined the importance of the Vietnam – China comprehensive strategic partnership in Vietnam’s foreign policy during a reception for Shen Xiaoming, secretary of the Hainan Provincial Party C...

The road through Tan Lap Melaleuca forest, Long An The 5km long road through more than 100ha of Melaleuca forest in Tan Lap floating village to show that there are many unique, mysterious and attractive landscapes in Vietnam. Photo: Travellive Tan Lap melaleuca forest is about 100km from Ho Chi Minh City center. This was originally a pristine wetland in Moc Hoa district, Long An, near the Cambodian border, linked with Dong Thap Muoi area forming a vast green area, with interlaced canals and the does flow across the West Vam Co river. The place’s nature is outstanding with ancient melaleuca forests, lotus ponds, water lily lakes and hundreds of species of birds, fish and endemic amphibians creating a rich and diverse ecosystem. The steep road in Gia Lai The steep road is on the way of Pleiku city’s passby or shortcut, from Gia Lai to Kon Tum, in the territory of Ia Pech commune, Ia Grai district. The road stretches for about 1 km, with black cassia trees ...

VUFO President Nguyen Phuong Nga highly appreciated the positive contributions of the Belgium – Vietnam Friendship Association to the cooperation and friendship between the two countries. Ambassador Nguyen Phuong Nga thanked the Association for supporting and accompanying Vietnam in the past struggle for national liberation and the current development process. Belgium – Vietnam Friendship Association is an important partner of VUFO, she said. It has made positive contributions to improving mutual understanding and friendship between the two peoples, supports Vietnam in the South China Sea issue, and assists Agent Orange victims. VUFO President (R) Receives President of Belgium – Vietnam Friendship Association (Photo: Valerie Mai) Over the past 50 years, Belgium-Vietnam relations have constantly developed. The two countries share views on many issues, which is a good foundation to promote people-to-people relations. To achieve its goal of becoming a developed and high-inco...

Tia’s outfit was then later presented to the world for the first time as part of Julien Macdonald’s FW23 collection show. Tia was specially selected by Julien Macdonald as the only celebrity to be dressed in a Julien Macdonald couture prior to it being presented for the first time in the Julien Macdonald FW23 collection show. Traditionally, the Sunday evening shows during the London Fashion Week are one of the most anticipated shows, of which this prime time slot was given to the Julien Macdonald FW23 collection show. Tia Lee in a tailored lace slip dress and flowing black chiffon cape, exclusively handpicked from Julien Macdonald’s FW23 collection The breathtaking and delicately tailored couture dress designed by Julien Macdonald for the new FW23 collection was hand-embroidered with crystals. Together with a flowing cape, a pair of glittering heels from Gina and Jessica McCormack jewellery, Tia’s glamourous look outlined a feminine silhouette that celebrates endless female...