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Hanoi listed top five world cities making significant improvements in global livability ranking (Photo: tienphong.vn)
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The removal of COVID-19-related restrictions has overall boded well for global livability in 2023, Upasana Dutt, head of Livability Index at EIU, said in a statement.
Education has emerged stronger with children returning to schools alongside a significantly reduced burden on hospitals and healthcare systems, with some notable improvements in cities across developing economies of Asia and the Middle East, she added.
The EIU's index ranks 173 cities in five categories, namely stability, health care, culture and environment, education, and infrastructure.
Earlier, Hanoi and Hue (in the central province of Thua Thien-Hue), were voted among the 10 winners in the "Best Cities" category at the 2023 Luxury Awards Asia Pacific from US travel magazine Travel Leisure.
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Hanoi flag pole (Photo: laodongthudo.vn)
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Hanoi is a destination for those who love light, poetic beauty, and the ancient appeal of time.
Vietnam's capital is famous for its centuries-old temples and architectural landmarks from French colonial times as well as its unique cuisine.
Hue was formerly the imperial capital of the Nguyen Dynasty, Vietnam's last royal family. It is famed for its imperial tombs and UNESCO heritage sites such as the Imperial Citadel.
Foreign Ministry gets plan ready for citizen protection in Russia
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has directed the Vietnamese Embassy and representative missions in Russia to get plans ready for protecting Vietnamese citizens in Rostov-on-Don and some areas in southern Russia where the security and order situation has shown complicated developments, said the Vietnam News Agency.
The ministry recommended overseas Vietnamese residing in southern localities and Moscow to follow the laws and instructions of local authorities. They are advised to stay indoors and refrain from joining activities with large number of people or making long trips within the territory of Russia.
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Russian law enforcement forces are deployed on Red Square in Moscow on June 24
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The OVs should also have evacuation plans in case necessary, and keep regular contact with Vietnamese associations and Vietnamese representative agencies in Russia for urgent support when in need, the ministry said.
The Vietnamese Embassy in Russia also urged Vietnamese expats in Russia not go to Rostov, Voronezh and other provinces along the western and southwestern borders of Russia if not really necessary.
They are also advised not to approach military areas, petroleum depots and other places where access is restricted; not comment and share on relevant issues on mobile phones and social networks.
For guidance and support in case of emergency or incidents of security and order, citizens can immediately contact the embassy via the hotline 79166821617 or the call the Citizen Protection Hotline in Vietnam: 84 9 81 84 84 84.
France, Italy enter final of Da Nang Int’l Firework Festival
The fireworks teams from France and Italy have been selected to compete in the final night of the Da Nang International Firework Festival (DIFF) 2023, the Vietnam News Agency qouted the announcement of the organisation board on June 25.
According to Vice Chairwoman of the municipal People's Committee Ngo Thi Kim Yen, who is also head of the organisation board, the jury found it difficult to choose the two teams for the final as all the eight teams have shown endless creativity in their eye-catching fireworks performances which left a deep impression on the audience.
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Firework display of the Italian team on June 17 (Photo: VNA)
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The French and Italian teams combined music and fireworks in an artistic and smooth form, and their fireworks displays are very consistent with the rhythm and the emotion of the music, said composer Nguyen Duc Trinh, Chairman of the Vietnam Musicians' Association, a member of the jury.
According to the draw result, the Italian team will perform first, and the French team's display will close the DIFF 2023.
This year, the organisation board of DIFF 2023 has decided to double the prize value. The champion will receive a prize of 20,000 USD, while the runner-up will receive 10,000 USD.
Additionally, two sub-prizes worth 3,000 USD each will be presented to the most creative team and the team that receives the most votes from the audience.
The final night will be broadcast live on VTV1 channel of Vietnam Television at 8:pm on July 8.
US navy ships make port call in Vietnam
Aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan escorted by Ticonderoga-class guided missile cruisers USS Antietam (CG 54) and USS Robert Smalls (CG 62), began a goodwill visit to Vietnam on June 25, said Radio the Voice of Vietnam.
The two escorting cruisers docked at Tien Sa port, while nuclear-powered USS Ronald Reagan anchored offshore.
The five-day goodwill visit is part of activities to mark 10 years of the comprehensive partnership between Vietnam and the US (2013-2023).
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US commanders and the crew of USS Ronald Reagan, USS Antietam (CG 54) and USS Robert Smalls (CG 62), are welcomed at Tien Sa port of Da q Nang City, on an goodwill visit to Vietnam. (Photo: thanhnien.vn)
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The US ships and the crew were welcomed at Tien Sa port by leaders of the Da Nang administration, including Ho Ky Minh, deputy head of the municipal government, along with representatives of the Ministry of National Defence.
During their stay, commanders of the US Navy convoy will greet the leaders of the Da Nang administration and the third Regional Command.
They will also take part in cultural exchanges, sport games, food display, as well as humanitarian activities at Hope Village and Hoa Mai Orphanage Center.
The visit to Vietnam by the US Navy ships is expected to contribute to further developing the Vietnam-US Comprehensive Partnership, and to demonstrate Vietnam’s ability to ensure logistics for foreign ships on visits./.