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The 2nd Vietnam-Thailand People’s Friendship Festival and the 12th conference of the Executive Committee of the Vietnam-Thailand and Thailand-Vietnam Friendship Association were held in Da Nang from September 10-12. Photo: Nguyen Hai Since the 5th congress taking place in December 2022, the Vietnam-Thailand Friendship Association has increased coordination and cooperation with the Thailand-Vietnam Friendship Association to promote people-to-people exchanges between the two countries. In March 2023, the association welcomed and worked with the delegation of the Thailand-Vietnam Friendship Association to visit Vietnam. During this visit, the delegation had meetings with the National Startup Support Center, Hanoi Young Business Association, and Vietnam Digital Communication Association. The parties exchanged information and explored cooperation opportunities in supporting small and medium-sized enterprises, young businesses, and startups of the two countries. In August 202...

After a three-year break, over 5,000 fireworks fans were finally able to witness the spectacular show of light and sound along the Han River, creating a beautiful and familiar “feast” for the eyes. This year’s festival has teams from the UK, Poland, Canada, France, Finland, Australia, Italy, and Vietnam, all of which have a long-standing tradition in the art of firework displays. They will be joining together to tell stories through light, music, and the soaring heights of creative expression and emotion, promising an unforgettable experience. The host Vietnam showcased a message of peace and friendship under the theme “Da Nang – The Sound of Peace”, while the Finnish team expressed intense emotions and a deep love for life with their performance themed around “Igniting the Heart”. The festival, themed “The World Without Distance”, is taking place from June 2 to July 8. Da Nang is the only place in Vietnam that has hosted a fireworks festival since 2008, making it a top destination ...

The pilot program for the hot-air balloon tour, jointly run by the People’s Committee of Da Lat City and Ballooning Media Co., was launched on Wednesday and will last through Sunday. A plan for the official operation of hot-air balloon tours in Da Lat is expected to be drawn up following an assessment of the efficiency of the pilot phase, according to Vo Thi Ngoc Ha, director of Ballooning Media Co. Colorful hot-air balloons in the sky over the Pedagogical College of Da Lat in Da Lat City, Lam Dong Province, Vietnam, December 28, 2022. Photo: M.V. / Tuoi Tre During the pilot phase, the tour will depart from the Pedagogical College of Da Lat at 109 Yersin Street in Ward 10 at 6:00 am every day, taking passengers around the famous hilly city at an altitude of 200 meters. The fare for each ride is VND5 million (US$211) per person. A view of Da Lat City from a hot-air balloon in Da Lat City, Lam Dong Province, Vietnam, December 28, 2022. Photo: M.V. / Tuoi Tr...