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Ti Top Island: One of the World’s Most Stunning Beaches

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Ti Top Island is renowned for its stunning scenery and pleasant weather, making it a must-visit beach destination. Occupying a small area of 3.7 hectares, Ti Top Island is one of the smallest islands in the Ha Long Bay, located in the Quang Ninh province of northern Vietnam. The island’s captivating view and excellent location attract a significant number of tourists every year. The island is named after Gherman Titov, the pilot of the Vostok II spacecraft, who made his journey just four months after Yuri Gagarin’s historic spaceflight on April 12, 1961. Ti Top Island is renowned for its breathtaking scenery and pleasant weather, making it a must-visit beach destination. Photo: KKDay Gherman Titov was the first person to capture pictures of Earth from space, conduct biomedical experiments, and communicate via radio. In January 1962, Titov visited Vietnam at the invitation of President Ho Chi Minh. During his visit, he and President Ho Chi Minh named Island No. 48 as T...
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Hanoi’s First Bike-Only Lane Set to Open

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The Hanoi Department of Transport has announced that Hanoi will soon have a new 4km long and 4m wide cycle path along the To Lich River. This dedicated bicycle lane, which will pass through the Cau Giay and Dong Da districts, is set to open on February 1, 2024. The purpose of this project is to provide a safe and convenient transportation option for cyclists in the city. The cycle path will connect Lang Station of Cat Linh – Ha Dong Metro Line and No.8 Station of the Nhon-Hanoi Metro Line. The total investment for the project is estimated to be VND65 billion (US$2.64 million). There will be six public bicycle stations along the route, including two major stations at the Transportation University and Lang Station. These stations will provide approximately 100 bicycles and electric bikes to cater to the needs of Hanoi’s residents and students. In addition to the cycle path along the To Lich River, Hanoi also plans to designate the sidewalks around Hoa Binh Park and Hoang Minh Thao S...
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Buzz, Bump, Goal! Drone Football Takes Center Stage at CES

Five red drones are competing against five blue drones in a thrilling drone soccer match. Controlling the drones from outside the playing field ensures safety for all. The game lasts for three action-packed minutes, with the drones protected by globe-like shields, zooming around, colliding with each other, and bouncing off the green field. Their mission: to score goals by maneuvering a drone through the opposing team’s “donut,” a hoop suspended 3.5 meters in the air that lights up when a goal is achieved. Sean Greenhalgh, a professional drone soccer player and former Trader Joe’s employee, reveals that he discovered this emerging sport during a drone photography course about a year ago. Now, he serves as the captain and main striker for Team USA, alongside teaching children aged four and older the sport. While it may be a niche profession, Greenhalgh appears to be doing well and enjoying his role. Jasmine Lee, the match commentator, explains that an engineer, who happened to be a mas...
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Vibrant Decorations Adorn Hanoi for Lunar New Year Celebration

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Posters are displayed everywhere throughout the city, some with the messages “Happy New Year 2024 – the Year of the Dragon,” “Happy New Spring,” or “Celebrating 94 Years of the Communist Party of Vietnam.” Office buildings across Hanoi are adorned in red as part of the festive celebrations. A large banner has been erected at the headquarters of the Hanoi Party Committee, displaying the message “Celebrating 94 Years of the Communist Party of Vietnam.” The festive atmosphere can be felt on every corner of the capital city. The Lunar New Year holiday is the largest celebration in Vietnam, lasting for seven days this year for State employees. Many venues have undergone major transformations to celebrate the Lunar New Year. Large posters have been placed on the main streets of the capital city to welcome the Lunar Year of the Dragon. As the new year begins, local residents are hopeful that the economy will rebound from ...
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Binh Duong’s Flower Village Blooms in Anticipation of New Year

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Covering an area of almost 10 hectares, farmers cultivate a variety of beautiful flowers for Tet, including chrysanthemums, marigolds, cockscombs, and sunflowers. In order for the flowers to bloom on time for the festive season, farmers in Tan Ba closely monitor the weather forecast to properly care for the flowers. This year, farmers in Tan Ba flower village are excited as the flowers are in full bloom thanks to favorable weather conditions.  Currently, many traders from Ho Chi Minh City, Dong Nai, and Binh Duong have come to Tan Ba to make deposits and wait for the day to cut flowers for sale. According to local residents, flowers from Tan Ba flower village are mainly used for altar decoration during Tet, so farmers do not have to worry about selling the flowers. Each year, the people in Tan Ba only grow one crop of flowers. Economically, it may not bring much profit, but due to their great passion for growing Tet flowers, the local pe...
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Binh Duong Flower Village Blooms Ahead of New Year

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Covering an area of almost 10 hectares, farmers in Tan Ba cultivate a variety of beautiful flowers for Tet, including chrysanthemums, marigolds, cockscombs, and sunflowers. To ensure the flowers blossom in time for the festive season, farmers in Tan Ba Village closely monitor the weather forecast and provide proper care for the flowers accordingly. This year, farmers in Tan Ba Village are thrilled as the flowers are blooming beautifully thanks to favorable weather conditions. Currently, many traders from Ho Chi Minh City, Dong Nai, and Binh Duong have come to Tan Ba Village to place orders and wait for the harvest. Local residents state that the flowers in Tan Ba Village are mainly used for altar decoration during Tet, so farmers don’t have to worry about finding buyers. Every year, the people of Tan Ba Village cultivate only one flower crop. Economically, it may not bring much profit, but the locals continue the tradition out of their great...
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Celebrating Lunar New Year customs in Hanoi’s historic neighborhood

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Over 100 young people don traditional costumes to join in a street parade held in Hanoi’s Old Quarter. (Photo: Anninhthudo.vn) The fifth edition of the programme aims to help young people to gain a better understanding of traditional cultural values and contribute to preserving and promoting them. (Photo: Anninhthudo.vn) A delegation of the central province of Thua Thien-Hue also take part in the street parade. (Photo: Anninhthudo.vn) The delegation begins their journey at Heritage House at 87 Ma May street. They then travel across Dao Duy Tu, Hang Chieu, Hang Giay, Hang Buom, Ta Hien, and Hang Bac Streets before stopping at Kim Ngan Temple. (Photo: Anninhthudo.vn) Cultural spaces in Hanoi’s Old Quarter will be filled with traditional Tet activities from January 28 to February 9. (Photo: Anninhthudo.vn) Other cultural addresses around Hanoi’s Old Quarter such as the Cultural and Arts Centre on Hang Buom street, Dong Lac Communal Hou...
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