(VOVWORLD) -The project “Magic of Color” has organized a workshop to make lanterns from poonah paper printed with Hang Trong folk images. The workshop, part of the “Memory Color” program, held at the Area 75 Art Center, 75 Hang Bo street in Hanoi, gave participants the opportunity to make a traditional Vietnamese handicraft product.

(VOVWORLD) - This fall-winter season foreign tourists visiting Vietnam have increased significantly compared to previous years. Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, and Da Nang are crowded with foreign travelers.

(VOVWORLD) - Party General Secretary and President To Lam says he will continue to adhere to the guidelines of the Communist Party of Vietnam, especially the Resolution of the 13th National Party Congress on foreign policy. He told an international press conference after being elected General Secretary of the 13th Party Central Committee, that the Resolution of the 13th National Party Congress clearly states that Vietnam is steadfast and persistent in its foreign policy of independence, self-reliance, multi-lateralization, diversification, and being a friend and a reliable partner and an active and responsible member of the international community.

(VOVWORLD) - The assassinations of senior leaders of Hezbollah and Hamas early this week has pushed the Middle East into a new spiral of violence. Experts say the risk of a full-scale conflict has escalated to the highest level ever.

(VOVWORLD) - The 20th Hoi An-Japan Cultural Exchange opened on Friday in the UNESCO-recognized town of Hoi An in Quang Nam province. This event, which will run through Sunday, showcases unique cultural activities, highlights the solidarity and friendship between Japan and Vietnam, and is an opportunity for Hoi An to attract tourists.

(VOVWORLD) - Hai Van Gate relic site, a military fortification built in 1826 to guard the top of Hai Van Pass, stands on the border between Thua Thien-Hue province and Da Nang city. In 2017, it was designated a national relic by the Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism. Starting August 1, the Hai Van Gate relic will be open to visitors.

(VOVWORLD) - The Binh Thuan Provincial Museum has launched an Open Warehouse of the Cham Royal Cultural Heritage Collection as a new destination at which to explore the Cham culture.

(VOVWORLD) - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh began a State visit to India on Wednesday at the invitation of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. This marks Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh's first visit as Head of Government and the first official visit by a Vietnamese Prime Minister to India in a decade. The 2-day visit is of significant importance, aiming to deepen relations between the two countries across all fields.

(VOVWORLD) -Iran’s newly elected President Masoud Pezeshkian took office on Tuesday. As a relatively progressive politician, the new President is expected to implement positive changes for Iran. He will face many big challenges both domestically and internationally.

(VOVWORLD) -Last weekend typhoon Prapiroon swept through Vietnam’s nine northern provinces. Localities are taking emergency measures to help people recover from heavy rain and flooding.